Cops search for man who threw hammer at Uber driver in Upper Freehold
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect recent court activity.
State Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for another who they say assaulted an Uber driver on Phillip Court in Upper Freehold, according to a news release.
At 2:53 a.m. on Dec. 21, an Uber driver pulled over on Phillip Court to rest when two men approached his vehicle and began an altercation, police said. One suspect then began kicking the driver's vehicle, authorities said.
[ The trusted place to find the best home service providers. Find local pros. ]
When the driver attempted to drive away, one of the suspects threw a hammer at the vehicle, which struck the man in his face. The victim sustained facial injuries, but was able to drive to a hospital and call police.
[Want to keep up with local crime news? Visit our Jersey Mayhem page and be sure to buy a digital subscription to APP.com today. And make it even easier by downloading our app.]
State police posted a photo sketch of the second suspect, who is described as a white male.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Hamilton Station Detective Bureau at 609-584-5000 ext. 5286.
Monmouth prosecutor: Drug ring that turned Sour Patch, Nerds candy into THC edibles smashed
Joshua Chung is the 9-5 breaking news reporter. A lifelong Jersey Shore resident, he is a recent graduate of Michigan State University. Contact him at jchung@gannettnj.com, 732-557-5748 or on Twitter @Joshchunggg
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Cops search for man who threw hammer at Uber driver in Upper Freehold
