Cops Investigate Halloween Paintball Pelting In Glen Ridge

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Police in Glen Ridge police have launched an investigation after a man sustained minor injuries in a drive-by paintball pelting on Halloween, authorities announced Monday.

According to the Glen Ridge Police Department, the “aggravated assault” took place at 11:20 p.m. on Washington Street near Hamilton Road.

The victim told police that an unknown, older-model vehicle that was “dark in color” with a loud muffler pulled over to the side of the road on the 300-block of Washington Street.

The occupants of the car then hit the victim with paintballs and drove away, police said.

The victim sustained minor injuries, authorities said.

Glen Ridge police said they are investigating the incident and have been in contact with surrounding towns. Anyone with information can contact Det. Rivera at (973) 748-5400, ext.119, or the police desk at (973) 748-5400.

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