Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns, III and Readington Township Police Chief Sebastian Donaruma announced that on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at approximately 3:20AM, Readington Township Police responded to a reported assault at a residence on Route 22 in Whitehouse Station.

An investigation by the Readington Township Police Department and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office determined that two roommates had an altercation and a screw driver was used to injure a 23 year old male at the residence.

Detectives were able to identify the assailant as Fernando Gonzalez-Lopez, age 23. He was tracked to a nearby motel and placed under arrest.

Gonzalez-Lopez was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon. The Honorable Hany Mawla, J.S.C. set bail on the defendant at $75,000 and he was lodged at the Hunterdon County Jail awaiting a first court appearance.

Agencies assisting the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office and the Readington Township Police in tracking Gonzalez-Lopez include the New Jersey State Police, Clinton Township Police, Branchburg Township Police, and Tewksbury Township Police.