Knife-Wielding Man Charged With Assault: Madison Police

MADISON, NJ - A 31-year-old East Orange man was arrested after an argument with a co-worker brought in the Madison Police Department on Feb. 10.

According to authorities, Patrolman Matt Mirabella was dispatched to a Madison Avenue location for a dispute between two co-workers.

Upon arrival, Mirabella's investigation revealed that Trion A. Washington got into an argument with a co-worker, struck him with a large kitchen utensil and held a knife at him in a threatening
manner, police said. Washington was charged with two counts of 3rd degree aggravated assault, two counts of 4th degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and two counts of 3rd degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, police said.

He was released pending a court appearance in Morris County Superior Court. The victim did not wish to be treated for minor injuries, police said.

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