Police say they arrested six people during a rowdy pop-up party along the beachfront in Long Branch on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n
The large gathering forced police to issue a curfew in the area, and now Long Branch is the latest shore town warning against similar gatherings ahead of Memorial Day weekend.<\/p>\n
Young people were seen climbing onto a car in the parking lot of Pier Village, dancing and twerking on the vehicle, and causing damage.<\/p>\n
Police reported fights breaking out.<\/p>\n
Residents watched as many beachgoers started running away from the massive crowd that gathered on the boardwalk.<\/p>\n
In response, Long Branch put in place a curfew, and police cleared the streets by lining up in tight formation and forcing people to retreat.<\/p>\n
Rowdy parties have been a growing problem along the Jersey Shore in recent years.<\/p>\n
In 2022, another pop-up party led to 15 arrests. Police swarmed the area in riot gear to break up the melee.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, security was checking what beachgoers were bringing with them and removing alcohol and anything else not allowed on the beach.<\/p>\n
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