Jersey City councilman charged with assault

JERSEY CITY – Councilman Khemraj Ramchal, age 39, was charged on Tuesday, April 28, with Assault by Auto in violation, said Hudson County Acting Prosecutor Gaetano T. Gregory.
Investigators allege that on March 14, Ramchal was driving a city vehicle while intoxicated and involved in a car crash. The crash resulted in bodily injury to a passenger in the vehicle that was struck.
Ramchal was processed and released on a summons complaint, which is common for fourth degree crimes, and is scheduled to make his first appearance in C.J.P. Court on Tuesday, May 12.

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