Hackettstown Man Assaulted, Injured Officer: Police

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ - A 34-year-old Hackettstown man was charged with aggravated assault after resisting his arresting officer led to an injury, authorities said.

Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 officers were dispatched to the 100 block of High Street to investigate a dispute. Officers investigated and determined that Jordan Aroneo would be arrested for simple assault and while taking him into custody, Aroneo twisted an officer’s leg causing the officer to fall on his right knee and injuring his knee and thumb, police said.

Aroneo also resisted arrest by forcing his hands away from officers and underneath his body to avoid being placed in handcuffs, police said. Aroneo was charged with simple assault, resisting arrest, aggravated assault on law enforcement and disorderly conduct.

Aroneo was lodged in the Warren County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance.

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