Crime & Safety

Englishtown Police Arrest Rhode Island Fugitive

The man was a fugitive from justice out of Rhode Island for violating parole for aggravated assault with a handgun; he has been living in Englishtown Borough.

Englishtown police have arrested a fugitive from justice out of Rhode Island who is residing on Tennent Avenue in Englishtown.

During a routine motor vehicle stop on Thursday, March 21, Ptl. Scott Zapora learned that the passenger, Anthony Delgatto, 33, was wanted out of Rhode Island on parole violation for aggravated assault with a handgun, Lt. Peter Cooke of the Englishtown Police Department said. The offense occurred on Dec. 8, 2011, according to a police report.

Zapora arrested Delgatto and he is currently lodged in Monmouth County Correctional Institute in default of $100,000 bail. His initial appearance in front of Judge Dennis Lavender is scheduled for April 3 at 5 p.m.


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