Hudson County View

Police: Hoboken man arrested for threatening someone with a knife on Washington Street

A Hoboken man was arrested for threatening someone with a knife on Washington Street last night, Police Det. Lt. Jonathan Mecka said.

By John Heinis/Hudson County View

James Kegel, 58, of Hoboken, was charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and weapons possession, Mecka said in an email.

Yesterday at approximately 6:45 p.m. on the 300 block of Washington Street, police responded on reports of a man threatening someone with a knife.

Kegel was processed on a warrant and transported the Hudson County Correctional Facility. According to Mecka, no one was injured during the encounter.

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