Englewood Man Accused of Punching Car Wash Worker Surrenders in South Hackensack, Held in Jail
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South Hackensack, NJ — A 47-year-old car wash employee was punched in the face during a dispute over a $7 wash fee, and the man accused of the assault has now surrendered to police and remains jailed, authorities said. The incident began as a disagreement over an expired membership at a South Hackensack car wash and escalated into violence, followed by an alleged attempt to drive toward the victim. Seung Moon, 54, of Englewood, turned himself in on Tuesday, April 28, weeks after police obtained a warrant charging him with third-degree aggravated assault, according to the South Hackensack Police Department. Dispute over expired membership turns violent The confrontation happened on February 24 at the “Stop & Shine” car wash, where the employee informed Moon that his monthly membership had expired. South Hackensack Police Capt. James Donatello said the worker offered two options: pay $7 for a single wash or renew the membership. Instead, investigators say Moon began yelling profanities, exited his vehicle, and followed the employee through the parking lot before punching her in the face. A co-worker intervened, stopping the attack, but the situation escalated further as Moon returned to his vehicle. Alleged attempt to strike victim with car