Bergen Man Assaults Cop At 7-Eleven

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A local man assaulted a police officer at a 7-Eleven convenience store early Thursday morning, authorities said.

Darian Perry, 23, of Bergenfield, was arrested after police responded to a call at 7-Eleven at 53 North Washington Ave., in Bergenfield just after 4 a.m. Thursday, said Bergenfield Police Capt. Mustafa Rabboh.

Perry reportedly caused a disturbance and was walking in and out of the business.

Perry threatened Officer James Acito and other people inside the store, Rabboh said.

Perry resisted when Acito tried arresting him and he hit the officer in the face, the captain said. Acito's hand was injured and he received a laceration on his face while struggling with Perry.

Perry was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, making terroristic threats, disorderly conduct and possession of a controlled dangerous substance, Rabboh said. He was lodged in the Bergen County Jail pending a detention hearing.

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Photo: Darian Perry, 23/Bergenfield Police Department