Wildwood Declares Overnight Emergency Amid Civil Unrest

Wildwood, New Jersey, declared an overnight state of emergency early Monday due to civil unrest over the Memorial Day weekend, particularly along the boardwalk. The Wildwood Police Department faced an overwhelming number of calls as large crowds of young adults and juveniles gathered, leading to safety concerns and the inability to respond to all incidents. The boardwalk reopened by 6 a.m. Monday after authorities managed to restore order. The specific activities causing the unrest remain unclear, but similar issues have occurred in previous years.