Three New Jersey men are suspected of burning a cross near a family of African Americans Wednesday night.

Nicholas Comis, 22, of Tuckerton, Daniel Enders, 22, of New Gretna, and Christopher Hurrll, 21, were seen near an 8-by-4-foot wooden cross around 8 pm Wednesday night, according to State Police spokesman Stephen Jones.

Comis apparently had gas stains on his pants.

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The three were arrested Thursday.

“All three are charged with bias intimidation and conspiracy to commit arson. The charges carry a three- to five-year sentence upon conviction,” The Associated Press noted.

This video is from CBS Philly, broadcast Feb. 17, 2011.