Fireworks Used As Weapons Against Cops During New Jersey Street Riot, Over 100 Cars Involved [WATCH]

Authorities in Secaucus, New Jersey, are investigating a Labor Day weekend street takeover that turned violent when individuals launched fireworks at police vehicles during an overnight incident, as reported by Fox News.

According to the Secaucus Police Department, the disturbance began around 2 a.m. Sunday, when officers responded to reports of more than 100 people engaging in reckless driving, including spinning cars in circles, at a local intersection.

Police are looking for suspects after chaos erupted on the streets of Secaucus over Labor Day weekend. https://t.co/zdFw8A4az2

— FOX 5 NY (@fox5ny) September 2, 2025

When police arrived, they were met by a crowd of more than 50 individuals who surrounded patrol vehicles. Some people reportedly climbed onto the cruisers, causing damage.

The situation escalated when several individuals directed fireworks at and underneath police vehicles, using them as what authorities described as “incendiary devices.”

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Due to the scale of the incident, Secaucus police requested backup from surrounding agencies. Officers from nearby towns assisted in dispersing the crowd.

On Aug. 30, 2025, at approx. 2:31 a.m., the Secaucus Police received a report that more than 100 vehicles took over the intersection of Secaucus Road and County Avenue, driving recklessly and doing donuts while onlookers recorded videos. pic.twitter.com/kAQneqaF1r

— HudPost (@hudpost) August 31, 2025

No injuries were reported among law enforcement personnel during the confrontation.

RIOT IN THE STREETS: Secaucus Police say their cars were jumped on, and video shows firecrackers set off near their cars during a “street takeover” of 100+ cars early Sunday morning. #newjersey #police #secaucus https://t.co/SfRr7EgKWF pic.twitter.com/uEprAlC1Qm

— Tom Krosnowski (@N12TKrosnowski) August 31, 2025

Police Chief Dennis Miller issued a statement commending officers for maintaining control despite being attacked.

“Our officers came under attack last night, and I will not tolerate this unrest. I will be dedicating resources from our Traffic Bureau, Detective Division, Patrol Division and Intelligence Section to assemble a Task Force to identify the individuals responsible for this riotous behavior and bring them to justice. Secaucus is not going to be the place where these criminals operate with impunity!”

Authorities are reviewing video footage of the incident and are asking for public assistance in identifying participants involved in the street takeover and attacks on police vehicles. The department has encouraged anyone with information to contact investigators directly.

“Our #officers came under attack last night and I will not tolerate this unrest,” said Secaucus’ #police chief after #officers were surrounded by over 50 people and showered with fireworks while breaking up a street takeover. #OfficerMagazine https://t.co/ZIFlbnos7N

— Officer.com (@OfficerCom) September 2, 2025

The Secaucus Police Department did not immediately respond to follow-up requests for comment.

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