A Long Branch man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest during an early morning disturbance in downtown Lakewood.

According to the Lakewood Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of Second Street and Clifton Avenue at approximately 2:08 a.m. last Saturday following reports of a disturbance involving multiple individuals.

Police said officers were attempting to investigate the incident and restore order when they encountered a man who became combative, actively resisted arrest, and assaulted one of the responding officers.

Despite the confrontation, officers were able to take the suspect into custody without further incident.

The suspect was identified as Jonathan Lopez-Perez, 24, of Long Branch. He was charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest.

Lopez-Perez was processed at Lakewood Police Headquarters before being transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he remains pending court proceedings.