Two separate homeowners in Monroe Township, Gloucester County, have been charged after their parties led to disorderly conduct, the town’s police department said on Tuesday. The two parties took place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, that are being called separate, but police said they began receiv ing numerous calls for both of them at around 7:10 p.m. One house party was located at the 900 block of Twelve Oaks Drive and the other at 1100 block of Tamarind Place. For the party on Twelve Oaks Drive, dispatchers received calls to report issues such as illegally parked cars blocking the street, people drinking alcohol in the street and a possible assault, police said. An underage person also required medical treatment for alcohol intoxication, police said. Officers attempted to disperse the crowd that consisted of several hundred people and shut down the party, several attendees ran onto the top of neighbor’s cars, police said. At the same time, a nearby Wawa reported “Overcrowding, disruptive behavior, and shoplifting by individuals believed to be leaving the party,” police said. The incident also caused the Wawa to close for a period of time, police said. For the party on Tamarind Place, residents reported excessive noise, foot traffic and other disruptive behavior associated with a large party there, police said. When officers arrived, they found a large crowd that was engaging in several verbal altercations that led to a physical fight. The crowd was also “belligerent toward responding officers during their efforts to restore order,” police said. Officers also learned that the party on Tamarind Place had been advertised online and was charging an admission fee, police said. The homeowners where both parties took place were charged with maintaining a nuisance, police said. “The Monroe Township Police Department recognizes that residents have the right to host family gatherings, celebrations, and other social events at their homes,” police said in a statement. “This enforcement action is not intended to discourage responsible gatherings that are respectful of neighbors and comply with the law. However, large-scale events that create significant public safety hazards, disrupt neighborhoods, damage property, require substantial police resources, or negatively impact local businesses will not be tolerated. Individuals who organize or host gatherings that escalate into these types of incidents may be held accountable under applicable state law and local ordinances. The Department remains committed to protecting the safety and quality of life of our residents while ensuring that neighborhoods remain safe and peaceful for everyone.” ...read more read less