Ridgewood woman strands Optimum employee in lift mid-air during dispute, police say

An Optimum employee had an elevated view of Ridgewood when a woman turned the truck off while she was working in the lift, stranding her mid-air during a dispute, according to police.

The dispute started at the intersection of East Ridgewood and South Pleasant avenues Monday, according to police. The 59-year-old woman turned the truck off and took "utility property" before walking away, police stated.

The woman was charged with harassment, false imprisonment, disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing. She was released from custody with a pending court date.

Ridgewood police officials count not immediately be reached for further information.

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