José Tobias Carranza Serrano was indicted on attempted murder and bias intimidation, after telling police he lured a man into the woods with the intent to kill him.
"The victim was beaten and choked so badly that he was unconscious for several hours before a passerby found him and called for help," Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said.
Overcrowding and disrespect of law enforcement Saturday closed a North Jersey park, while crowds at a few Jersey Shore spots appeared to get the message to spread out.