ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Yesterday, Jason Hill, 42, of Ventnor City, was arrested for robbery and aggravated assault after attempting to steal from a convenience store and stabbing an employee. Officers Moustafa Maarouf and James Eckert responded to the scene at a convenience store in the 400 block of north Tennessee Avenue after receiving a report of a stabbing at 8:48 AM. Upon arrival, the officers were flagged down by several witnesses who reported there was a disturbance inside the store. The officers entered the store and observed Hill being held down by two store employees.
The officers learned that Hill had attempted to steal an item when he was confronted by an employee. A physical confrontation ensued, during which Hill stabbed the employee with a knife. Hill was taken into custody without further incident, and the injured employee was transported by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries.
Hill is facing charges of Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. He was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. The public is reminded that charges are mere allegations, and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.