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N.J. man allegedly stabs co-worker during motel dispute, report says

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The two were in Massachusetts doing residential roof work

Screen Shot 2015-12-14 at 2.13.23 PM.pngA Trenton man allegedly stabbed a co-worker at the EconoLodge Inn & Suites Northborough, Mass. over the weekend, according to a report. 

A 27-year-old New Jersey man allegedly stabbed a co-worker during a dispute at a Massachusetts hotel over the weekend, a report said.

Eduardo Velasques of Trenton was arrested shortly after police arrived at the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites in Northborough at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, according to a report on CommunityAdvocate.com.

The victim, who was stabbed in the abdomen, was treated for non-life threatening injuries at a nearby hospital.

Velasques and the victim were in the area during residential roof work for a New Jersey company that employed them, the report said.

He is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault with the intent to maim, disorderly conduct and giving a false name during booking.

Jeff Goldman may be reached at jeff_goldman@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JGoldmanNJ. Find NJ.com on Facebook. 

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