Overview
- The Roebling Carnival was canceled after opening night on Wednesday, May 27, when several fights broke out and officers were overwhelmed while trying to restore order.
- Florence Township police and the Burlington County Sheriff's Department arrested five people, including four girls aged 14 to 16 and a 20-year-old, all charged with disorderly conduct.
- A police officer was injured breaking up the fights, received treatment at a local hospital, and was released the same day.
- Authorities said the juveniles were processed and released and that the investigation is ongoing with additional charges expected to follow.
- Local officials cited a recent regional pattern of unruly carnival crowds as the reason for heightened caution and said prepaid ticket buyers will receive refunds.