The man forced his way into the victim's trailer, police said.
FRANKLIN TWP. -- A Blackwood man was charged after police say he broke into his ex-wife's trailer and held the woman at knifepoint before cutting his wrists.
Michael W. Doyle, 50, of Blackwood, was charged with various offenses after police say he forced his way into his ex-wife's trailer and held her at knifepoint. (Salem County Correctional Facility) Michael W. Doyle, 50, allegedly forced his way into a trailer at Malaga Trailer Park late Monday morning and argued with his wife, according to Franklin Township Police.
During the dispute, Doyle pulled out a knife, threatened to harm the victim and held her against her will, police said.
The woman fled to another room where she called police.
As officers responded, Doyle "caused several self-inflicted knife wounds in both wrists," police said.
He was treated at the scene and transported to Cooper University Hospital.
He was later placed in Salem County Correctional Facility on $50,000 full cash bail.
He is charged with burglary, aggravated assault, criminal restraint, terroristic threats, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon.
The victim was not injured in the incident, police said.
Matt Gray may be reached at mgray@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @MattGraySJT. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook.