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Drunk Sussex County Man, 43, Stabs Victim In Road During Argument, Police Say

A Sussex County man was intoxicated when he stabbed another man during a fight in the middle of the road, authorities said.

Franklin Police

Franklin Police

Photo Credit: Franklin Borough Police via Facebook

Bryan Schmidt, 43, is accused of pulling a knife and stabbing another man during a fight on Mitchell Avenue in Franklin on July 30, borough police said in a Friday release.

The victim was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries and refused additional medical care, authorities said.

Schmidt, of Vernon, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, disorderly conduct and local ordinance violations, police said.

He was released to the care of a local hospital in accordance with the NJ Bail Reform Act and is scheduled to appear in Sussex County Superior Court.

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