By: Tracie Carter
An altercation inside American Dream in East Rutherford ended with an Orange man in custody after a pocketknife was allegedly thrown at another person, causing minor injuries.
The incident happened at approximately 9:11 p.m. September 4 at the Bergen County entertainment and shopping complex.
New Jersey State Police said troopers responded to the mall after receiving a report of an assault.
A preliminary investigation determined that an altercation occurred during which a pocketknife was allegedly thrown at the victim.
Police arrested Jonathan Moore, 36, of Orange, and charged him with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and terroristic threats.
Moore was transported to the Bergen County Jail, where he was lodged pending a detention hearing.
The investigation remains active.