Man named Bacon arrested in dispute over sausage

Thursday, May 28, 2015
MADISON, NJ (KTRK) -- A man whose last name is Bacon faces charges in a dispute over sausage.

Joseph Bacon, 19, of Madison, New Jersey was arrested on May 12, The Star-Ledger reports. Police were called to the home for a reported dispute in progress. When officers arrived, they say Bacon had assaulted another person at the home for eating the last piece of sausage.
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Bacon was arrested and charged with simple assault.

The victim's identity was not released. Police say the victim did not suffer any injuries.
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