Man Stabbed Repeatedly Over Cell Phone Dispute, Wall Police Say

WALL, NJ — An Eatontown man was arrested after a stabbing Sunday morning at the Economy Inn Motel on Route 35 that was prompted by a fight over a cell phone, Wall Police said.

Eatontown resident Geraldo Voglino, 37, was arrested after stabbing a 50-year-old man from Hampton, Virginia multiple times with a knife and then fleeing the scene, police said.

Voglino and the Virginia resident got into a dispute over a cell phone, police said.

Police arrived at the motel at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday after receiving reports of a man being stabbed multiple times. Police found the victim with multiple stab wounds to his mid-section and back, and the victim was rushed to Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

According to police reports, Voglino fled the scene immediately after the incident and was arrested at a home on Barker Avenue in Shrewsbury Township at 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

Voglino was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, burglary with a weapon and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose. He was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution in Freehold to await court proceedings.

Police investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Swenson at 732-449-4500 ext. 1195 or sswenson@wallpolice.org.