Police: Hoagie hurler hauled in on assault charge

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Police have given a New Jersey man special recognition for sandwich throwing: They locked him up.

The Fairfax City Police Department in Virginia says in a news release that Jonathan M. Magnes, 32, of Morristown was drunk when he threw a sandwich at a man at a pizza restaurant, then drove away.

Authorities say the victim, who was not injured, tailed Magnes before officers arrived and pulled over the suspect. It’s not clear what led to the dispute between the men.

Magnes was charged with assault and battery, driving under the influence of alcohol and refusal of a blood and breath test.