Police handcuffs and criminal fingerprints card
Police handcuffs and criminal fingerprints card

Charges filed in shocking Robbinsville car assault incident

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — An investigation into an assault involving an automobile has led to the arrest of a driver. Chief William Swanhart confirmed that Kyle Pound, 23, of Matawan, faces multiple charges after the incident on Sunday evening.

Pound is charged with one count of second-degree aggravated assault, two counts of fourth-degree assault by auto, and one count each of third-degree endangering an injured victim and third-degree leaving the scene with serious injury. He also faces related motor vehicle offenses.

Robbinsville Police received reports of an illegal car meet on Applegate Drive on Sunday. Following the arrival of officers, approximately 50 cars dispersed from the area. An investigation conducted by the Criminal Investigations Unit identified a 16-year-old victim and an 18-year-old victim, who were run over by a vehicle operated by Pound.

Pound is currently being held at the Mercer County Correctional Center awaiting court proceedings. Authorities continue to investigate the incident and have urged anyone with information to reach out to Detective Connor Boyle or Sergeant Peter Galazka at (609) 259-3900.

Chief Swanhart commended the collaboration with the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, the Freehold Township Police Department, and the Secaucus Police Department throughout the investigation.

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