The police officer was assaulted while running on the boardwalk and sustained significant injuries, including a concussion and facial fractures, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said.
Isaiah Ortiz, a 19-year-old Lindenwold resident and Elijah Williams, a 19-year-old Deptford resident were charged with aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit assault, authorities said.
William Jewell, a 20-year-old Magnolia resident, Manuel Ortiz, a 21-year-old Lindenwold resident and Maliky Reyes, a 20-year-old Stafford resident were charged with failure to render aide to a victim, authorities said.
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