A longtime New Jersey elected official was caught on body camera footage berating a police officer and spewing profanities during a routine traffic stop.

Democratic Paulsboro, New Jersey Councilman Theodore D. Holloway II was stopped for allegedly running a stop sign shortly after 10 a.m. on Jan. 4 at Penn Line Road and West Adams Street. The routine traffic stop deteriorated into a profanity-laden debate.

In body camera footage obtained by Fox News Digital, Holloway was captured seething as the local officer approaches his vehicle.

“You can’t be serious. What exactly are you getting behind me for?” Holloway asked.

Giovannitti also praised the officer involved in the traffic stop, saying that he handled it with the “utmost professionalism.” He noted that the borough’s governing body was briefed on the incident and discussions were held with Holloway about his behavior.

Holloway was eventually issued a citation for an expired vehicle registration, but not for any stop sign violation.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Holloway for comment.