3 arrested after several fights at Washington Twp. carnival; rumors of shooting are false: Police
Carnival organizers have canceled the event for Saturday night due to the fights.
WASHINGTON TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) -- Swarms of police descended on a school carnival in Washington Township, Gloucester County Friday night after several fights broke out.
Chopper 6 was over the scene as police worked to break up the large crowds.
In an update Saturday, Washington Township Police Chief Patrick Gurcsik said three juveniles from Camden, Paulsboro and Pennsauken were arrested and taken into custody.
He adds that the social media rumors of shots fired during the Washington Township Football/Band Carnival were not true.
One officer was treated for facial and head injuries. He was treated and released from the hospital, Gurcsik said.
But because of the fights, carnival organizers have canceled the event for Saturday night.
"I would also like to thank the Washington Township Fire Department for aiding with traffic concerns, assisting with the reunification of minors with their parents, and ICS incident management at the Command Post. We are also grateful this morning for the Washington Township EMS for rendering medical assistance to our injured officer," said Gurcsik in a statement.
