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Wildwood, NJ police attribute Memorial Day weekend disturbances to aggressive crowds of teens and young adults, not a lack of officers. Despite deploying over 30 officers and seeking additional help, the volatile behavior led to a local state of emergency. Officials argue recent state law changes have emboldened juveniles, complicating enforcement efforts.
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin criticized Wildwood for not having enough police officers patrolling its boardwalk during Memorial Day weekend, leading to disturbances by rowdy teens and the temporary closure of the walkway. Local officials and police blame recent juvenile justice reforms for emboldening teens, while Platkin insists the issue lies in inadequate staffing and not the law itself. Wildwood plans to add more officers soon, and other Jersey Shore towns also faced similar disturbances.
Following a series of disturbances involving drunken and rowdy teens at Jersey Shore towns over Memorial Day weekend, the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association is calling for stricter consequences and changes in laws governing police interactions with disorderly juveniles. Incidents included a stabbing in Ocean City and a false shooting report in Seaside Heights, prompting officials to criticize recent juvenile justice reforms. Local mayors and police departments are urging for better enforcement to maintain public safety.
Wildwood, NJ, closed its boardwalk and declared a state of emergency early Sunday due to "unruly" teens causing civil unrest over Memorial Day weekend. The boardwalk was shut down past midnight after numerous complaints and reopened around 5:30 a.m. The decision followed a stabbing incident in nearby Ocean City the previous night. Local authorities emphasized their support for the police and stated no further comments would be made in respect of Memorial Day.
The city of Wildwood lifted its state of emergency early Monday morning after addressing incidents of civil unrest that had threatened public safety. The emergency, declared Sunday night, led to the temporary closure of the boardwalk but was lifted about six hours later once the situation was under control.
The Jersey Shore experienced a chaotic start to the 2024 summer season over Memorial Day weekend, with police responding to multiple incidents at popular boardwalks in Wildwood, Ocean City, and Seaside Heights, including a false shooting alarm and a stabbing of a 15-year-old during a large brawl.
A 15-year-old was stabbed on the Ocean City boardwalk in New Jersey, prompting police to increase enforcement amid large crowds and disorderly conduct during Memorial Day weekend. Nearby, Wildwood declared a state of emergency due to civil unrest but later rescinded it. The incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns and a lifeguard shortage affecting beach operations.
The Wildwood boardwalk has reopened after being shut down overnight due to a state of emergency declared in response to civil unrest. City officials and police took preemptive measures to address the disturbances and ensure public safety, leading to the lifting of the state of emergency this morning. Mayor Ernie Troiano, Jr. emphasized the city's zero-tolerance policy towards unruly behavior and supported the police department's actions.
The Wildwood boardwalk reopened Monday morning after a state of emergency was declared overnight due to "civil unrest" involving large crowds of young adults and juveniles over Memorial Day weekend. The curfew for those under 18 runs from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. The state of emergency was lifted at 6 a.m. to ensure public safety and maintain law and order.
Wildwood, NJ police lifted a state of emergency for the boardwalk early Monday after numerous incidents of civil unrest involving large groups of young adults and juveniles over the holiday weekend. The emergency declaration, which restricted access to the boardwalk, was issued to ensure public safety and was lifted after the situation was brought under control. Local officials are seeking further support from county resources to manage such incidents in the future.
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed during a fight on the Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk on Saturday night. The teenager's injuries are not life-threatening, and no arrests have been made yet. The incident is part of a larger issue with large crowds of teens causing disturbances during Memorial Day Weekend. Ocean City officials have warned that such behavior will not be tolerated.
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed during an altercation on the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk over the holiday weekend. The teen sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a local medical center. Several arrests were made, but it is unclear if the stabber was apprehended. The incident is part of a series of recent disturbances involving large crowds of teens in shore towns. Ocean City officials are urging better behavior and promising strict law enforcement.
Reports of gunfire on the Seaside Heights boardwalk caused chaos and panic on a busy holiday weekend, but police found no evidence of a shooting. The incident led to a temporary curfew for minors and an ongoing investigation into the false alarm.
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed on the Ocean City, NJ, boardwalk on Saturday night, causing crowds to flee in panic. The teen's injuries are not life-threatening, and police are investigating the incident. Ocean City Mayor Jay A. Gillian emphasized strict law enforcement and urged proper behavior from visitors.
A three-alarm blaze broke out on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, spreading to several nearby structures including an arcade, speedway, pizza shop, and convenience store before being brought under control by over 50 firefighters. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire and extent of the damage are under investigation.