Chaos erupted on an earlier yesterday in Randolph as police officers found themselves in the midst of a violent crowd. The Randolph Police Department reported a significant disturbance involving a group of over 100 individuals at the intersection of Oak Street and North Main Street. These individuals appeared to target the officers, engaging in a confrontation that put police safety in jeopardy.
According to a social media post by the department, the incident commenced at approximately 1:30 a.m., with the crowd becoming aggressive toward the police. Attackers were seen hitting police cruisers with their fists, leaning on police vehicles to obstruct their path, and even sitting on the hoods. Their faces concealed with masks, some participants went as far as to light fireworks on the vehicles, a dangerous act that posed serious risks for the officers inside.
They've called upon the community for assistance, urging anyone with information to step forward using their telephone line or anonymous tip system. The Randolph Police Department emphasized their ongoing service to the community in their post, "As always, we are here if you need us."
