Six people were reportedly arrested after a teen takeover at a New Jersey shore town led to brawls, disorder and an emergency curfew in Long Branch.
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officials made a half-dozen arrests after a swarm of youngsters descended on a quaint shore town in the latest viral teen takeover plaguing local communities across the country. The incident unfolded Tuesday night, when Long Branch police were called to Pier Village – a sprawling oceanfront community clad with rental units and hotels – regarding reports of a massive group of teenagers inciting brawls, jumping on cars and contributing to"disorder" across the boardwalk,Bystander footage shows a line of police officers carrying riot shields and corralling the teens in the street, as various other large groups can be seen weaving between cars as they are escorted out of the area.
Five people – a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old woman, and three teenagers under 18 – were reportedly arrested on disorderly conduct charges. A sixth teenager was also taken into custody for allegedly eluding police. Additional arrests are expected due to reports of two separate aggravated assaults – one on the first block of Centennial Drive and a second at the local train station – stemming from the incident, NJ.com reported.
Police are also investigating a suspected vehicle theft in the area. Nearly 140 law enforcement officers were dispatched to a teen takeover event in Long Branch, N.J. , on May 19, 2026.
"The City of Long Branch takes these events seriously and will not tolerate conduct that endangers residents, visitors, business owners, or ourhave repeatedly disrupted Jersey Shore communities, and Long Branch is prepared to act decisively whenever public safety is threatened," he added. The incident forced city officials to implement an emergency 8 p.m. curfew, with law enforcement officers clearing the streets by 9:15 p.m., according to NJ.com.
Authorities from multiple local agencies made about six arrests during a viral teen takeover in Long Branch, N.J. , on May 19, 2026. Authorities reportedly said 69 officers with the Long Branch Police Department were deployed to the scene, along with 70 additional officers from more than a dozen neighboring agencies.
"It’s heartbreaking and it’s frustrating," nearby resident Jason DeSantis told NJ.com. "You just heard the sirens, 5:30, 6 o’clock, just continually more and more and more people coming in. "DeSantis reportedly added that the local Starbucks looked as though"a bomb went off" and the town’s beaches were"disgusting" after the youngsters dispersed. ," DeSantis said.
"They knew about this, you knew it was coming. I just wish the mayor would have been on top of it.
"for Memorial Day weekend, with officials in nearby Seaside Heights calling in federal authorities to prepare for the onslaught of crowds. Julia Bonavita is a U.S. Writer for Fox News Digital and a Fox Flight Team drone pilot. You can follow her at
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