New Milford's First Football Game Of Season Ends In Dispute, Knife Arrest: Cops

By Cecilia Levine From Daily Voice

A dispute near New Milford High School after a football game ended with an Englewood teen facing weapons charges, authorities said.

Around 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, officers responded to Madison Avenue and River Road as a large crowd dispersed from the game, Police Chief Brian Clancy said. 

Police found all parties involved and determined that Eric Jones, 18, of Englewood, was carrying a foldable knife, according to the chief.

Jones was arrested and charged on a summons with unlawful possession of a weapon, a fourth-degree crime, and released. The other individuals were dispersed without further incident.

The game against Bergenfield ended with New Milford winning 14-6, NorthJersey.com reports.

Clancy credited PO Sam Doran, PO Isaiah Castaneda, and PO Thomas Foschini with “an excellent investigation to recover another weapon off New Milford streets.”