Dispute Over Woman Ends with Man Stabbed

An argument over a woman ended when one northern New Jersey man allegedly stabbed another with scissors.

Elmwood Park police tell The Record  that 30-year-old borough resident Frank Vargas was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses.

Police say the argument occurred Sunday afternoon, when a 29-year-old borough man allegedly was "disrespectful" to a woman who was with Vargas. The argument soon became physical, and Vargas allegedly stabbed the victim "numerous times."

The victim suffered a punctured lung and was hospitalized in stable condition. But he was expected to recover.

Vargas' bail was set at $300,000 and it was not known if he had retained an attorney.

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