CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ—The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean City Police Department have announced the arrest of a juvenile in relation to a stabbing incident that occurred on the Ocean City boardwalk over Memorial Day weekend.
On the evening of Saturday, May 25, at approximately 9:12 PM, the Ocean City Police Department responded to a 911 call about an assault on the boardwalk. The altercation, involving a group of juveniles, resulted in one juvenile victim suffering lacerations and a stab wound to the abdomen.
The injured juvenile was transported to Atlantic Care Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City and received treatment for his injuries.
Following an extensive investigation, which included witness interviews and surveillance footage review, detectives identified and apprehended a juvenile suspect on June 4, with the cooperation of the Hamilton Township and Pleasantville Police Departments.
The suspect, whose name is withheld due to age, faces charges including attempted murder, aggravated assault, and weapon possession offenses. The juvenile is currently held in a detention facility pending further court proceedings.