Three Sea Isle City police officers were injured Monday night while responding to a report of domestic violence.
A 911 call came in shortly before 9 p.m. at 6001 Central Avenue, north unit. Upon arrival, the accused attempted to lock the officers out of the rental property while victims were requesting help, according to a city news release.
Officers forced their way in and were immediately assaulted by three family members, the release said.
Three officers were injured during the incident and required medical treatment at Cape Regional Medical Center. One officer sustained a broken fibula during the altercation, while the two other officers received minor injuries.
All three officers were treated and released from the hospital. All three defendants refused medical treatment.
The defendants were charged with the following crimes and all three remain in the Cape May County Correction Center pending detention hearings:
Robert G. Watmuff, Sr.:
- Five counts of aggravated assault on police
- Resisting arrest
- Obstruction
- Conspiracy to commit aggravated assault
- Domestic violence strangulation
- Domestic violence aggravated assault
- Domestic violence criminal restraint
- Domestic violence terroristic threats
- Domestic violence simple assault
Robert Watmuff, Jr.:
- Five counts of aggravated assault on police
- Resisting Arrest
- Obstruction
- Conspiracy to commit aggravated assault
- Domestic violence aggravated assault
Colin Watmuff:
- Four counts of aggravated assault on police
The incident is currently under investigation by the Sea Isle City Police Department. More criminal charges may follow, according to the release.
