New Jersey Assault Charges against Man on Several Counts
A Hoboken, New Jersey, man has been accused of assaulting two police officers after they responded to a domestic abuse report at a borough apartment, the Bergen County Record reports in an article. Michael Colombo, 44, was confronted by two officers at the second-floor apartment after he allegedly struck a female tenant, leaving her with a swollen left eye. When officers tried to arrest him, Colombo reportedly kicked and punched both of them. He also struck one of the officers with a metal skillet, bit him in the arm and tried to take his gun as they struggled, the newspaper reported.
Colombo was eventually subdued after more officers arrived and came to assist. Colombo was charged with one count of resisting arrest, one count of possessing a weapon for an unlawful purpose, one count of aggravated assault on a police officer, one count of assault with a deadly weapon and one count of attempting to disarm a police officer. He was also charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, one count of burglary and one count of simple assault in connection with the reported attack on the woman.
Assault and harassment charges in New Jersey have severe and costly consequences that could adversely affect your life and your career. In New Jersey, assault charges include simple assault, aggravated assault and assault by vehicle or other means. Simple assault charges in New Jersey may include knowingly causing bodily harm, negligently using a deadly weapon to cause bodily harm and putting another person in fear of imminent bodily harm.
If you have been charged with assault or aggravated assault, you need an experienced and skilled New Jersey criminal defense attorney, who will fight the charges and build a solid defense in your case. Please call a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer at Lependorf & Silverstein today to schedule your free and confidential consultation.
