HOBOKEN — A Hoboken man allegedly threw knives and other kitchen utensils from his third floor window at the bouncer of a bar across the street and other passing pedestrians this past weekend, according to a report provided by the Hoboken Police Department.
After gaining entry to his apartment through a fire escape, police arrested the 32-year-old man and charged him with aggravated assault and several other crimes.
At around 12:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, police responded to a report of a man allegedly throwing knives, can openers, and other kitchen utensils from a window on the 900 block of Park Avenue at the bouncer of a nearby bar and other passers by. According to a report, the man was allegedly screaming, “I’m going to kill you!” at his targets.
After taking a statement from the bouncer, Police Officer Marco Grossman and Sgt. Saverio Binetti knocked on the door of the apartment but received no response, according to the report. Forty minutes later, they returned with two additional officers and again received no response, police said.
However, Officer Grossman observed a pair of bare feet through the crack underneath the door, according to the report. Police were ultimately able to gain access to the apartment through the neighbor’s fire escape, and the occupant was identified by the bouncer.
In the apartment, the report said, Police Officer William Bullock observed a glass pipe and grinder, allegedly used for the consumption of crack cocaine, on a bed in plain view. The man was charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to police.