Man Hit in Head with Hammer, Cars Ramming Each Other: Violence Unfolds in Montclair BOE Lot

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Authorities disclosed a disturbing incident that occurred outside a Montclair Board of Education building April 12, characterized by a violent altercation involving construction tools and vehicles.

The Montclair Police Department reported that around 8 p.m. on April 12, officers were dispatched to 22 Valley Road following reports of a fight with weapons involved. Multiple callers indicated witnessing two pickup trucks engaged in what was described as "ramming into each other" in the parking lot.

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Upon arrival, law enforcement officers intervened and separated the individuals involved: a 58-year-old male from Randolph, who was visibly injured and covered in blood, and a 60-year-old male from Fairfield.

Authorities noted significant damage to both vehicles, with remnants of shattered taillights scattered across the parking lot and a noticeable pool of fresh blood near one of the vehicles' driver's side doors.

Emergency medical teams from Montclair EMS and Glen Ridge EMS promptly responded to the scene to provide medical attention to both individuals.

According to Montclair Police accounts, the sequence of events leading to the altercation is as follows:

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“The victim (male from Randolph) reported that he was meeting a friend and parked in the Board of Education parking lot when his vehicle was intentionally struck by the suspect. Both men exited their vehicles and a verbal argument ensued. The argument quickly turned physical. Eyewitnesses reported that the suspect (male from Fairfield) retrieved a masonry hammer from his vehicle and began striking the victim in the head with it. The suspect then retrieved a 3-foot leveling tool and struck the victim with this as well, resulting in severe lacerations to the victim’s head.”

The injured individual from Randolph was transported to Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson and later discharged from the hospital.

Meanwhile, the Fairfield resident was transported to Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, where he was subsequently charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He has been remanded to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, according to police officials.

Initial reports did not include additional details such as the identities of the parties involved.

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