Crime & Safety
Boy's Skull Reportedly Fractured In Fight At Local Ball Fields
Police are looking for information about fights involving kids that occurred at Stevens and Brookside fields over the weekend.
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Police are investigating fights that occurred at Stevens and Brookside fields over the weekend that involved juveniles, including one whose skull was reportedly fractured.
Police did not say how many people were involved in the incidents.
The relatives of one boy said he was beaten so badly his skull was fractured, his face broken to the point where he needs reconstructive surgery and he may lose vision in one eye, The Daily Voice reported. The incident was reportedly captured on Snapchat.
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The boy defended a girl who was harassed online and told to kill herself, according to the report.
If anyone saw anything suspicious or if anyone saw the fights they should contact Detective Jeffrey Casson at jcasson@ridgewoodnj.net or call 201-251-4537.
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