Disputes Lead To 2 Assaults In Montclair, Police Say

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A pair of disputes led to assaults in Montclair last week, authorities say.

According to the Montclair Police Department, the following incidents were recently reported in the township:

Sept. 17 – (Bloomfield Avenue) “Officers responded to the area of Bloomfield Avenue and Church Street on a report of an assault that occurred. The victim reported that he got into a dispute with an individual whom he is familiar with. The altercation escalated and the victim was struck in the face by the suspect with a closed fist. The suspect was no longer on scene. The victim suffered a laceration to his forehead and was transported to Mountainside Hospital.”

Sept. 18 – (Bloomfield Avenue) “Officers responded to the Shell gas station on a report of a dispute between the gas station attendant and a juvenile male. The attendant reported that a juvenile male whom he has had issues with in the past refused to leave the inside of the store and an argument ensued. Prior to leaving, the juvenile struck the attendant in the arm with a gardening rake. He suffered an abrasion to his right elbow but refused medical attention.”

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