Richard L. Smith
According to information provided by Belleville Police, a 15-year-old boy was stabbed during a fight involving multiple teens earlier this week.
Officers were called to Overlook Avenue around 3:10 p.m. Monday for reports of an injured juvenile.
When they arrived, they found the teen suffering from three stab wounds to the chest, thigh, and shoulder.
The injuries were considered non-life-threatening. He was treated at the scene and taken to a nearby hospital, where he was later released.
While officers were securing the area, one officer noticed a car driving erratically near the scene.
Police stopped the vehicle and found a 16-year-old male inside with a cut above his eye.
He was taken to a local hospital and later released to a guardian.
Following an investigation, Belleville Police charged three juveniles and one 18-year-old male with aggravated assault.
The juveniles were taken to the Essex County Youth Detention Center, while the adult was transported to the Essex County Correctional Facility.