Ronald Jones : “Violent fights erupt at South Jersey event due to 500+ unruly juveniles: police”

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In Gloucester Township, N.J., chaos erupted at a family event when police say crowds of juveniles as young as 13 engaged in fights, leading to nearly a dozen arrests. The incident occurred during Gloucester Township Day’s drone light show at Veterans Park, where over 500 juveniles and young adults gathered. The volatile situation forced the drone show to start early, and multiple fights broke out throughout the evening. Three officers were injured trying to break up the fights, and 11 people, including two adult males named Ronald Jones and Kevin Coleman, were arrested. Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins condemned the lawless behavior, emphasizing that such actions will not define the community.

Chaos Erupts in Gloucester Township, New Jersey

Another family event in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, took a turn for the worse as police were forced to intervene in a series of fights involving nearly a dozen juveniles as young as 13 years old. The incident occurred at Veterans Park during Gloucester Township Day’s drone light show on a Saturday evening, where an influx of juveniles and young adults caused chaos and disorder.

Police Intervention and Arrests

Two arrests were made as groups of juveniles began fighting and running recklessly through the crowd. The situation escalated quickly, with the crowd becoming hostile and disorderly, prompting police to start the drone show early due to the volatility of the situation. As the show ended, multiple fights continued for hours, with some juveniles reporting being assaulted and at least two treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Officer Injuries and Arrests

Three officers were injured while trying to break up the fights, one of whom was struck in the back and knocked to the ground by a 33-year-old man riding his bike into a group of officers. The man was arrested for assaulting the officer and attempting to escape while in custody. A total of 11 individuals were arrested, including 2 adult males and 9 juveniles aged between 13 and 17, with the adult suspects identified as Ronald Jones and Kevin Coleman.

Community Response

The incident, which involved mostly non-resident juveniles dropped off at the event, was brought under control with the assistance of approximately 70 Gloucester Township officers and 30 mutual aid officers from Camden County and Deptford Township. Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins condemned the lawless behavior, emphasizing that such violent actions will not define the community of Gloucester Township.

This incident follows a similar pattern of disruptive behavior by groups of juveniles, as seen in recent events along the Jersey Shore. Such incidents have prompted authorities to take action to ensure public safety and prevent further disturbances in the community.

It is crucial for communities to come together and address these challenges collectively to maintain the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors. By working together and reinforcing positive behavior, we can create a more harmonious and peaceful environment for everyone to enjoy.