Over Memorial Day weekend, Seaside Heights experienced significant violence, resulting in the closure of the boardwalk and the arrest of over 70 individuals, including 21 minors. The violence erupted during a busy 72-hour period, prompting police to intervene proactively after several stabbings occurred near the boardwalk. Despite the deployment of additional officers aimed at preventing disorder, chaos ensued, drawing a massive crowd of around 100,000 visitors. Community members expressed concerns about the rampant behavior of youth during the festivities, prompting law enforcement to take action for public safety.
"The last few days have been mayhem in this town," Sarah Frailey, who bartends at EJ's Tap House along the boardwalk, told the outlet.
All three of the young men who were stabbed within a block of the famed boardwalk refused to cooperate with investigators, so there were no arrests made, Korman told the outlet.
The popular two-mile stretch, which features two amusement piers, arcades and other attractions, was temporarily closed by Police Chief Thomas Boyd after the third stabbing just after midnight Monday in a 'proactive approach to ensure public safety.'
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