Overview
- Pogatsia recounts intervening on Saturday night in Jersey City Heights after seeing a man try to coerce an intoxicated 19-year-old who said she did not know him.
- He says the man picked the woman up over his shoulder, prompting Pogatsia to confront him until the man dropped her and fled.
- Pogatsia’s wife called 911, and responding officers and an ambulance arrived as he provided his account to authorities.
- The alleged suspect has not been publicly identified or charged, and outlets report they have not received official comment from local police.
- Pogatsia told PEOPLE the man tried to intimidate the woman by warning about ICE and deportation, and some outlets say police are expected to review surveillance and witness statements.