Full Notification

On May 22, 2018 at 5:13 PM, the Middle Township Police Department responded to 1806 Route 9 North in the Swainton section of the township for a Check the Well Being of a subject reported to be out of control.  The first officer on scene, Patrolman Dylan Young came in contact with the subject, Robert Mesterhazy, age 38 of the above address, who exited the residence as Patrolman Young approached.    Patrolman Young was conducting his investigation when Mesterhazy attempted to go into the residence and Patrolman Young followed at which point Mesterhazy slammed the interior door into Patrolman Young.  Patrolman Young put his hands up to shield himself from the door when his right hand and arm went through a pane of glass in the door.  Patrolman Young was able to give commands to Mesterhazy and place him under arrest with the assistance of another officer that arrived on scene as back up.  Middle Township EMS responded to the scene and treated Patrolman Young’s arm which received several large lacerations and transported him to Cape Regional Medical Center.   He was later released after treatment.  Mesterhazy was charged with Obstruction of Justice, A Disorderly Persons Offense, Criminal Mischief for damage to the residence, a Disorderly Persons Offense and Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, 3rd Degree Crime.  Mesterhazy was processed and is currently at the Cape Regional Medical Center where he remains in custody.