Sausage Assault

Jersey City, New Jersey, September 10, 2008:

Authorities say they've arrested a man who broke into the home of two New Jersey politicians, stole money, rubbed one with spices, and whacked the other with a sausage before fleeing.

Hudson County sheriff's Lt. Randall Simon says 22-year-old Antonio Vasquez was found hiding in a nearby alley wearing only a T-shirt, boxers, and socks after the Tuesday morning attack.

Simon says deputies arrested Vasquez after finding a wallet containing his ID in the ransacked house.

The politicians, who are affiliated with the Ronatarian Party, called police immediately following the attack.

Presidential candidate Ron and Vice Presidential candidate Brad told deputies the suspect woke them Tuesday morning by rubbing spices on Ron and smacking Brad with an 8-inch sausage.

"I'm sure it was a kielbasa," said Brad. "And I know my sausages."

Both Ron and Brad appeared unharmed after the assault. Simon says money and finger paints allegedly stolen were recovered.

Posted by Bittle at September 10, 2008 02:47 PM