Mob Attacks South Jersey Cops In Brawl

PAULSBORO - A crowd of people assaulted cops this weekend as the police officers were responding to a large fight in South Jersey, police said.

The melee happened on Saturday in Paulsboro when police officers responded during the day, and at night. Officers were quickly surrounded and assaulted by a very large crowd while attempting to arrest those involved, according to the police.

Officers from neighboring jurisdictions responded to the request for assistance and assisted the officers with restoring order.

Those involved mostly were young adults and juveniles. Additional arrests are pending through identification from the officers body worn cameras. No names were released.

Throughout the evening, officers were able to quickly arrest those involved and calm those that gathered to watch.

In light of the recent events, the police department will increase the number of officers on patrol for the near future, police said.

Authorities are also asking for the publics help in identifying the young adults/juveniles involved.

"Parents need to speak with their children and explain that what they are doing is harmful to each other not to mention destructive to the neighborhoods," according to a statement from Police Chief Vernon Marino on the department's Facebook page.

The department also noted that some videos of the incidents have been made "that continue to stereotype a town and its residents."

"It is simply irresponsible to post these incidents; doing so only helps to drive copycats wanting their 3 seconds of air time while eroding the core values of this town and it's hard working, law bidding citizens," Marino said.

"Our stakeholders (residents, council, churches, schools, businesses) have a strong, respectful relationship with this police department and we will continue that partnership as we combat crime and those set out to do harm to our police officers and this town."

Here is one of those videos that was posted:

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