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The video shows a “riot” scene breaking out New Jersey Officials said dozens of cars took over a local road over Labor Day weekend and people drove fireworks to police cars late at night.
According to the Secaucus Police Department, at around 2 a.m. Sunday, officials received a call reporting more than 100 people driving recklessly and making donuts at local intersections.
When police arrived, some climbed onto the end, a group of people surrounded the authorities’ vehicles, eventually causing damage to the cruiser.
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Video shows people climbing onto police cruisers during the street takeover in Sesocus, New Jersey on Sunday, August 31, 2025. (Secaucus Police Department)
event Upgrade quickly Authorities said when several people shot fireworks in police cars and used them as “burning devices.”
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New Moon on Secaucus, New Jersey, March 3, 2025. (Islam Duglu/Anadolu via Getty Image)
Several local institutions People from neighboring towns were summoned to assist in dispersing unruly crowds and were not injured among officers.
In a statement posted online, Sesous Police Chief Dennis Miller praised the department for exercising restraint in response to the incident.
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General view of the Secaucus train station in Secaucus, New Jersey on July 9, 2025. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
“Our officers were attacked last night and I would not tolerate this unrest,” Miller said. “I will devote my resources from our Transportation Bureau, Detective Department, Patrol and Intelligence to form a task force to identify and bring it to justice for the individuals responsible for this riot. Secaucus won’t be a place where these criminals are impunity!”
Authorities are now seeking help from the public in identifying the suspects they saw in the video of the incident, adding that anyone with information should contact the police.
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The Secaucus Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
