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Seaside Heights Memorial Day Weekend Marred by Stabbings and Over 70 Arrests

Authorities imposed a 10 p.m. curfew to curb violence on the Seaside Heights boardwalk.

Amusement park rides are at Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
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People walk on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, New Jersey on May 24, 2020, during the Memorial Day weekend holiday. Beaches are being reopened in some coastal areas, often with bathers required to observe social distancing. The pandemic has hammered the American economy and led to a fierce debate over virus restrictions, even as COVID-19 numbers continue rising in parts of the US -- the worst-hit country in the world, with 1.6 million infections and more than 96,000 deaths. (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP) (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • More than 73 arrests were made after youth and adult clashes erupted across the boardwalk over the three-day holiday weekend.
  • Officials reported three separate non-fatal stabbings between Friday and Sunday, prompting full boardwalk shutdowns on Saturday and Sunday nights.
  • A 10 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors was enacted as part of stepped-up patrols and law enforcement presence.
  • Saturday night proved the most violent with multiple large brawls, an officer being assaulted and a firearm recovered on the boardwalk.
  • Local leaders cited a similar surge in last year’s holiday violence and are developing enhanced safety protocols for upcoming summer events.