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Jerry Otero of Staten Island arrested for allegedly punching youth baseball umpire in New Jersey

Arrest in attack on umpire at little league baseball game
Arrest in attack on umpire at little league baseball game 00:23

NEW YORK -- An arrest has been made in an attack on umpire during a youth baseball game in Branchburg, New Jersey.

Parent coach Jerry Otero from Staten Island was arrested after turning himself into police on Tuesday.

Authorities said Otero punched the 72-year-old umpire so hard earlier this month it left him with a broken jaw and concussion.

Otero is charged with aggravated assault and assault at a youth sports event.

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