Williamstown, N.J. — A Williamstown man is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, after police say he spit on an officer during an arrest at a Gloucester County apartment complex.

Fight Call Turns Into Arrest

Monroe Township Police said they were called to Laurelton Village Apartments on the Black Horse Pike just before 9:00 Saturday morning for a report of two men fighting, with one allegedly threatening to retrieve a weapon.

When officers arrived and tried to de-escalate the situation, they said they were met with hostility from 31-year-old Toyeon Murry-Ross of Williamstown.

According to authorities, during the arrest, Murry-Ross allegedly attempted to spit on a sergeant, then turned and spit on an officer, striking him in the shoulder.

Charges Filed

He was charged with two counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement/throwing bodily fluids, along with disorderly conduct, and obstructing the administration of law.

Murry-Ross was remanded to Salem County Jail.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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