Meeting between retired New Jersey police officer and teen who faced off in viral video

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
FAIR LAWN, New Jersey (WABC) -- A former sheriff's officer and teenager at the center of a viral video met in New Jersey, showing there are no hard feelings between them.

The two were caught on camera in a heated exchange last month after police responded to a report of a teen falling off his bicycle near The Promenade in Fair Lawn.
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But police say the video doesn't tell the whole story, and that additional videos that were discovered show it was a misunderstanding that turned in a verbal altercation.

The pair met at the Fair Lawn municipal building along with members of the police department and Mayor Kurt Peluso.

"Unfortunately, when a video goes viral it often puts everyone in a negative light," said Peluso. "When this happened in Fair Lawn, we wanted to make sure that these actions did not define the individuals. We created a teachable moment for all and are thrilled that everyone has come together."
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No charges will be filed in the incident, police say.

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