50 Arrested at "Hampton Beach Takeover" Events in New Hampshire on First Summer-Like Day of Year

Hampton Beach starts summer on an uneasy note with 50 arrests

After two separate “Hampton Beach Takeover” events circulated on social media and several schools had “skip days," big crowds brought big trouble to Hampton Beach on Tuesday, the first sunny, 90-degree day of the year.

'Takeovers' at Hampton Beach in N.H. lead to multiple fights and arrests

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A ‘Hampton Beach Takeover’ left police responding to 127 calls for service and making 50 arrests - The Boston Globe

Hampton police responded to 127 calls for service and made 50 arrests during a chaotic day fueled by “Hampton Beach Takeover” events promoted on social media and school skip days, officials said.

50 arrested at "Hampton Beach Takeover" events in New Hampshire on first summer-like day of year

Police at Hampton Beach​ in New Hampshire said they arrested dozens of people on Tuesday for various incidents at the crowded beach.

Extra police patrols seen at Hampton Beach one day after fights broke out

For the second day in a row, extra police patrols are out in Hampton after several fights broke out on Tuesday evening.

‘Hampton Beach Takeover’ results in more than 50 arrests

By the end of the event, law enforcement responded to 127 calls for service and made 51 arrests on charges that include riot, second-degree assault, driving under the influence (DUI), unlawful possession of alcohol, minor transporting alcohol, and disorderly conduct. At this time, charges are still being finalized, and the names and charges of those arrested will be included in future arrest blotters.