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New Jersey Beach Pop-Up Turns Violent, Curfew Imposed

other · 2026-05-21

A pop-up event at Pier Village in Long Branch, New Jersey, drew large crowds that turned violent, leading to a curfew and the deployment of 139 police officers. Six arrests were made. The incident highlights challenges in managing unpermitted gatherings.

Key facts

  • Pop-up event at Pier Village in Long Branch, New Jersey
  • Crowd surge turned violent
  • 139 police officers called in
  • 6 arrests made
  • Curfew imposed

Entities

Locations

  • Long Branch
  • New Jersey
  • Pier Village

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