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Man charged after pocketknife thrown at person during altercation at American Dream

State police say the victim suffered minor injuries in the Friday night incident at the East Rutherford mall.

Derek Callahan

Sep 6, 2026, 8:51 AM

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A man is facing charges after a pocketknife was thrown at another person during an altercation at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, according to New Jersey State Police.

Troopers responded to the mall around 9:10 p.m. Friday after an assault was reported.

State police said a pocketknife was thrown at the victim during an altercation, causing minor injuries.

Jonathan Moore, 36, of Orange, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and terroristic threats.

Moore was taken to the Bergen County Jail pending a detention hearing.

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