East Windsor Fight Leads to Weapons Arrest

East Windsor police arrested a Hightstown man after he was reportedly involved in a fight with another individual and was found to be in possession of a switch blade knife, police said.

Officers responded to a home on Old York Road at 6:17 p.m. on June 16 after a dispute at the residence was reported. According to police, Dennis Hernandez Sr., 57, was allegedly in a fight with someone while another suspect displayed a black handgun at the victim.

During the investigation, police said, Hernandez was found to be in possession of a switch blade knife. They also discovered that Herndandez had an outstanding warrant out of Millstone Township. He was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and contempt of court.

According to police, no injuries were reported and the black handgun was not located.  This matter is still under investigation, according to East Windsor Detective Sgt. Jeffrey Dorrian. The reason for the dispute is not known, Dorrian said.