FRANKLIN (Somerset) - A 19-year-old Somerset man has been arrested and charged with assaulting an 81-year-old man wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat.

Ryan M. Salvagno is charged with assault, a disorderly persons offense, and harassment, a petty disorderly persons offense, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Wednesday. He was arrested the same day.

Franklin police responded to a call of a dispute at the ShopRite on Elizabeth Avenue around 3:24 p.m. Monday. Arriving officers found the 81-year-old victim suffering from minor injuries. He refused medical treatment, authorities said.

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The victim told officers that as he was exiting the store after purchasing his groceries, a man confronted him regarding his "Make America Great Again" hat, according to the prosecutor's office.

A brief verbal confrontation ensued, after which the victim attempted to leave the area, authorities said.

As the victim turned to walk away, Salvagno grabbed the victim’s hat and the two struggled for sole possession of the hat, authorities said.

Salvagno then took the victim by the arm and threw him to the ground, tipping over the victim’s cart of groceries and ultimately throwing the hat to the side, authorities said.

After investigating, law enforcement officers were able to positively identify Salvagno. He is scheduled for arraignment on March 14 in Franklin Township Municipal Court.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 908-231-7100 or the Franklin Township Police Department at 732-873-5533. Those with information can also reach out via the STOPit app, which allows citizens to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos.

Staff Writer Nick Muscavage: 908-243-6615; ngmuscavage@gannettnj.com