Two people died of overdoses during the day-long Ozzfest concert at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel Thursday, which also resulted in more than 80 arrests for underage drinking.
Now, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority is banning alcohol from the venue's parking lot.
Police say they responded to a first aid call at 3:15 p.m. of a man in cardiac arrest. They reportedly performed CPR on and resuscitated 26-year-old Raymond Guarino, of Forked River. He was transported to Bayshore Medical Center, where authorities say he died at 11:25 p.m.
Troopers received information that Guarino had injested cocaine, marijuana and alcohol prior to the incident. Small amounts of both drugs were reportedly fournd during a search of Guarino's vehicle. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause and manner of death, and whether the presence of drugs is detected.
Around 10:00 p.m., troopers learned that another concertgoer, identified as 24-year-old Patrick Norris, of Coram, New York, had passed out at the concert and was transported to Bayshore in cardiac arrest. He was declared dead in the hospital. Police again received information that Norris had also injested cocaine, marijuana and alcohol before and during the show.
Meanwhile, more than 80 people were arrested at the concert, including several for underage drinking and drug possession, as well as some for assault, resisting arrest, defiant trespass and lewd behavior.
Authorities say the charges are similar to those recorded at other recent PNC concerts, including 92 arrests at an O.A.R. concert last Saturday and 54 at an Incubus show before that.
Another concert, for Velvet Revolver, is scheduled for tonight.
(Copyright ©2011 WABC-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.)
Get more News »
Two men died and 83 were arrested at the New Jersey PNC Arts center, Holmdel the scene of this year's New Jersey Ozzfest, an annual travelling hard rock and heavy metal show. This year's Ozzfest includes Lordi, Static-X, Lamb of God and the show's namesake, Ozzy Osbourne.

Raymond Guarino, 26, of Forked River, New Jersey collapsed at around 3:15 p.m. and went into cardiac arrest, following which he was resuscitated. He later died in a local hospital. It is believed his death was the result of his consumption of  cocaine, marijuana and alcohol. An autopsy will be conducted to confirm the cause of death.

Patrick Norris, 24 of Coram collapsed around 10:00 p.m. and was transported to the same hospital in cardiac arrest; he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police believe he too had consumed a combination of cocaine, marijuana and alcohol.

In addition, New Jersey police arrested 83 people on various drugs and alcohol charges, including underage drinking, as well as charges of drug possession, assault, resisting arrest, defiant trespass and lewd behavior. The arrests are the result of a crackdown started after 13 youths were hospitalised at the venue, the youngest being 11 years-old. The crowd at today's event was too large for the 17,000 seat venue to accommodate, due mainly to the decision to make Ozzfest a free event this year.

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority, who owns the venue, has imposed a permanent ban on consuming alcohol in the car park of the site. Previously, patrons had been allowed to bring their own alcohol and consume it there.

Police arrested over 90 people on Saturday at an O.A.R concert, and 54 on Friday during an Incubus show. A Velvet Revolver concert is scheduled for later tonight. Over 300 people have been arrested at the site this week.