Matthew Sofka, 26, of the 500 block of Edgar Road, in Westfield N.J. (Courtesy: Philadelphia Police Dept.)
Twenty-six-year-old Matthew Sofka from Westfield, New Jersey, was charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and riot for his role that lead to an encounter with police.
Video captures a wedding brawl in Society Hill Sunday morning.
More Charges Expected After Videotaped Wedding BrawlMore>>
The hangover from Sunday morning's wedding brawl caught on tape at the Society Hill Sheraton lingered Monday as a third man was charged for battling with police as they tried to break up the fisticuffs.
More arrests are expected to follow.
"A very unfortunate melee. It should have been a time for people to celebrate at a wedding reception," said DA Seth Williams.
"Did they just deck the bride," one onlooker said.
Williams weighed in on the tape recorded evidence of two wedding parties punching it out early Sunday morning after a post wedding fight in the hotel bar spilled out into the lobby.
The incident caused a city wide, triple alert to police.
It ended with officers in a melee with wedding guests.
The video was shot by 15 year old Max Schultz.
"Things started getting louder and I just thought it doesn't sound like they're having fun anymore," Schultz said Sunday.
Several wedding guests were arrested. The uncle of one bride died from a heart attack outside the hotel.
"Most likely of a direct result of the excitement of what was going on," Williams said. "So my heart goes out to his family."
Twenty-six-year-old Matthew Sofka from Westfield, New Jersey, was charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and riot for his role that lead to an encounter with police.
There were several blows from a baton and a taser used.
"They tried to suppress the danger that other people were exposed to as well" the DA explained after seeing the video
Wedding guests were still leaving the hotel on Monday, none were in the mood to talk. Police say there will be more arrests once detectives unravel exactly what touched off the brawl.
"We're gonna review it in appropriate time to see what the police paperwork shows to see who is responsible," Williams added.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:26:23 GMT
When SEPTA trains roll into stations in Radnor Township, Main Line passengers aren't the only ones getting on and off. Police say criminals are now using the rails to pull off home burglaries.
When SEPTA trains roll into stations in Radnor Township, Main Line passengers aren't the only ones getting on and off. Police say criminals are now using the rails to pull off home burglaries here and make their getaway.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:13:23 GMT
These Crime Scene Investigators have processed thousands of gruesome crime scenes over their careers, but what they saw inside Doctor Kermit Gosnell's abortion clinic back in 2010 was a nightmare.
These Crime Scene Investigators have processed thousands of gruesome crime scenes over their careers, but what they saw inside Doctor Kermit Gosnell's abortion clinic back in 2010 was a nightmare.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:54:35 GMT
"Kermit Gosnell at some point became a monster." District Attorney Seth Williams shot straight from the hip as he spoke for the first time since abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell was found guilty this
"Kermit Gosnell at some point became a monster." District Attorney Seth Williams shot straight from the hip as he spoke for the first time since abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell was found guilty this
Monday, May 13 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:02:49 GMT
She wanted to spend Mother's Day with her children and new granddaughter. Instead, she spent it at a hospital and on the couch after she says she was attacked near the Frankford Transportation Center.
She wanted to spend Mother's Day with her children and new granddaughter. Instead, she spent it at a hospital and on the couch after she says she was attacked near the Frankford Transportation Center.
Thursday, May 9 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-09 21:09:22 GMT
Two-and-a-half years after she was allegedly kidnapped and murdered by her former boyfriend, Diane Corado's body has been found and positively identified.
Two-and-a-half years after she was allegedly kidnapped and murdered by her former boyfriend, Diane Corado's body has been found and positively identified.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:00:09 GMT
It feels like summer out there. We're expecting milder temperatures than yesterday: highs in the mid 80s. Just like summer, it'll be humid, with a chance of a few spotty showers during the day.
This pattern stays in place until Thursday, when strong thunderstorms usher in cooler air for the holiday weekend.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:08:39 GMT
An ugly business stained with sex, drugs and violence is exploding on the Internet. It's called sex trafficking, and it happens right here in our area.
An ugly business stained with sex, drugs and violence is exploding on the Internet. It's called sex trafficking, and it happens right here in our area.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:07:00 GMT
A woman says she got kicked out of a Montgomery County mall for wearing a cancer-awareness hat. But it's the language, not the message, that got her into trouble.
A woman says she got kicked out of a Montgomery County mall for wearing a cancer-awareness hat. But it's the language, not the message, that got her into trouble.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:20:18 GMT
Mike Kersten and his wife Lisa of Croydon, Lower Bucks County opened their front door over the weekend only to find police telling them to stay inside. A large black bear was spotted climbing one of
A black bear seen in Bucks County is still the talk of the area for residents.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:27:47 GMT
A century-old community staple in Cherry Hill was up for auction Monday. The Woodcrest Country Club has experienced some financial problems recently, and after efforts from the township and the Freeholders
Cherry Hill's Woodcrest Country Club went up for auction Monday, with a pending sale in place after an offer from a Marlton-based developer.
Matthew Sofka, 26, of the 500 block of Edgar Road, in Westfield N.J. (Courtesy: Philadelphia Police Dept.)
Twenty-six-year-old Matthew Sofka from Westfield, New Jersey, was charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and riot for his role that lead to an encounter with police.
Video captures a wedding brawl in Society Hill Sunday morning.
