Hightstown Police Investigate Aggravated Assault of Local Woman

A woman came to the Hightstown Police Department on Tuesday to report that she had been the victim of an aggravated assault at around 11:45 p.m. on Monday night, according to Hightstown Detective Benjamin Miller. 

The woman was able to escape her attacker without injury, police said. The alleged assault took place at around in a field behind Lincoln Avenue and Park Avenue, according to Miller.

This incident is under investigation and certain persons of interest have been identified. Any witnesses or people with information about this case may call the Hightstown Police Department at 609-448-1234.