PARSIPPANY — Multiple Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to a report of a male attacking people at FarmPlast, 125 East Halsey Road at 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27. Upon arrival of Officers, Gregory Radzyuk, 46, Brooklyn, NY, was being restrained by employees in the parking lot.
After a brief investigation it was determined that Mr. Radzyuk was just released from his job and told not to return.
After being told not to return Mr. Radzyuk went back into the building with a large sheathed knife and grabbed a female employee by the arm. While grabbing the victim, he threatened to physically harm her, at which time another employee was able to restrain and disarm Mr. Radzyuk.
Mr. Radzyuk was placed under arrest and transported by Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services to Saint Clares Hospital for a minor injury he received prior to the officers arrival.
Once cleared from the Hospital he was transported to the Parsippany Police Department and processed. While there, he was charged with one count of Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, one count of Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, one count of Third Degree Terroristic Threats and one count of Defiant Trespass a Petty Disorderly Persons Offense.
He was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Editors correction: It was previously reported that the incident occurred at J D Carton & Son. This information was incorrect. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
