The 52-year-old Manville resident had to undergo emergency surgery for stab wound in his abdomen during an argument on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.
MANVILLE -- A Clinton man who allegedly stabbed another during an argument over music has been arrested.
Zachary T. Falso, 26, was charged with third-degree aggravated assault and third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in the stabbing of a 52-year-old Manville resident, who underwent emergency surgery for a wound to his abdomen.
Zachary T. Falso (Somerset County Prosecutor's Office)Manville Police received a report at approximately 7:45 p.m. Tuesday of a stabbing at a residence on South 3rd Avenue, according to a release issued by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday.
The victim, who was bleeding, was discovered on the porch of a friend's house. He reportedly told witnesses that Falso had stabbed him, authorities said.
The victim alleged he and Falso engaged in an argument over music that escalated into a physical fight. During the altercation, Falso reportedly brandished a knife and stabbed him, according to authorities.
Falso, who reportedly fled in his vehicle, was later contacted by police and agreed to turn himself in. At the time of his arrest, Falso was found to be in possession of two knives, authorities reported.
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Detectives from the Manville Borough Police Department and the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit responded to conduct the investigation.
Falso is being held in the Somerset County Jail. There was no bail information immediately available.
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