Chaos and Crime in New Jersey Beach Towns Over Memorial Day Weekend
Several New Jersey beach towns experienced chaos and crime over Memorial Day weekend, including incidents involving rowdy teenagers, leading to police departments enacting states of emergency and teen curfews to maintain order.
Key Points
- Incidents included a 15-year-old boy being stabbed in Ocean City and an 11-year-old shot in Atlantic City
- Curfews were enforced in multiple cities to control disorderly behavior
- State of emergency declared in Wildwood due to rowdy teenagers
Pros
- Police departments taking precautionary action to limit unrest
- Arrests made in connection to violent incidents
Cons
- Incidents of violence involving teenagers
- Chaos and panic in various beach towns