Crime & Safety

Teen Kneed, Punched in Face Outside Wendy's, Cops Say

16-year-old Hackettstown girl charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct.

A 16-year-old Hackettstown girl attacked another teen by kneeing and punching her in the face during a dispute outside Wendy's Tuesday night, Hackettstown Police said.

The 16-year-old, whose name was not released due to her age, was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct.

According to police, the 16-year-old attacked a 19-year-old Great Meadows teen in the Wendy's parking lot at about 7 p.m.

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The girl was released to a parent, pending a court appearance.


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