Police in Newark arrested Anthony Pena, 20, of Ewing, for an aggravated assault at a residence located at Brinsmaid Place near Brill Street on yesterday.
Police said, at approximately 1 p.m., officers responded to the home after receiving calls reporting a man armed with a gun.
The victim, who is the property owner, arrived at the residence and located the suspect inside one of the rooms according to police.
The suspect pointed a BB gun at the victim, and a struggle ensued.
Police arrested Pena at the scene and recovered the weapon.
Police charged Pena with Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Simple Assault and Criminal Trespass.
These charges are merely accusations.
Pena is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.