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Salem police say a Vermont family injured two police officers during an altercation at Canobie Lake Park on Monday afternoon.Click to watch News 9's coverage.According to authorities, park security told Josh Perry he couldn't enter the park with the knives he was carrying and asked him to leave the weapons in the car. Park security said the family became extremely agitated, and two police officers were called to the front gate.But in court, Josh Perry said he did put his knives in the car and then tried to get back into the park with his wife."I said, 'Wait a minute. Let me apologize,'" he said. "That's when the other cop said, 'You're under arrest.' I said, 'OK.' I put my hand behind my back, walked up to the wall. He slammed me into the wall. Next thing I know, I'm on the ground, somebody's punching my brother, and we're all in cop cars after that."Police said one of the family members grew agitated and continued yelling profanities in front of crowds of guests, including families and children. After several warnings, he was told he was under arrest.While police attempted to handcuff the man, several family members attacked the officers, jumping on their backs, punching, kicking and grabbing for their weapons, according to police.Police said both officers suffered bumps, bruises, cuts and scrapes. One of the officers also suffered a dislocated shoulder and may need surgery, prosecutors said.Additional Salem police units responded, and five family members were taken into custody. At that point, the mother allegedly faked a seizure. She was treated by paramedics and released at the scene, according to police.E. Allan Perry, 45, of Lyndon, was charged with riot, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, second-degree assault and criminal trespass.Joshua Perry, 23, of Sutton, was charged with riot, resisting arrest with serious injury, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct.Brian Perry, 18, of Lyndonville, was charged with riot, simple assault on a police officer and resisting arrest.The three were arraigned Tuesday morning and ordered held on $10,000 cash-only bail. They all declines court-appointed counsel and are scheduled to return to court next week.In addition, Ashley Perry, 20, of Sutton, was charged with disorderly conduct and criminal trespass. She was released on $5,000 personal recognizance bail.Damian Perry, 18, of Lyndonville, was charged with disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass. He was released on $5,000 personal recognizance bail.