New Jersey man throws hot coffee at another

    Be careful when taking too long to get either in or out of your car. Some impatient soul may just throw a cup of hot coffee at you.

    Today, police say 38-year old New Jersey resident Robert Vandermark threw hot coffee at a 21-year-old man in the parking lot of Quick Check in Hackettstown, according to NJ.com.

    Vandermark was parked next to the 21-year old and began to argue with the youngster because he was taking too long. The 21-year old, whose name was not released, suffered minor burns on his right bicep. He refused to seek medical assistance.

     Police say Vandermark was charged with simple assualt and was released pending a court date.

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