A retired Bergen County Sheriff's officer quickly jumped into action after a man armed with a knife entered the Wayne Chuck E Cheese.
Police responded to the Route 23 Chuck E. Cheese for a report of a man armed with a knife inside the restaurant around 7 p.m. Saturday.
Upon arrival, police found James Burgess, a retired Bergen County Sheriff’s Officer, and a patron struggling to disarm suspect, later identified 51-year-old Anthony Campagna.
According to reports, Campagna was seen walking outside of the restaurant carrying an eight-inch long knife, but was quickly confronted as he walked into the establishment.
Burgess suffered a minor injury to his hand but refused medical treatment.
Campagna was arrested and was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and disorderly conduct.
His bail was set at $25,000.
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