Newport Beach July 4 Unrest Injures Officers, Triggers at Least 100 Arrests
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Updated · KABC-TV · Jul 5
Newport Beach July 4 Unrest Injures Officers, Triggers at Least 100 Arrests
3 articles · Updated · KABC-TV · Jul 5
Summary
At least 100 people were taken into custody after a Newport Beach Fourth of July gathering turned chaotic Saturday night, with several police officers injured and expected to recover.
Police were first called around 7 p.m. after a large crowd began fighting and setting off fireworks, and authorities said the unrest escalated once officers arrived.
Fireworks were then thrown at police as fights continued, extending the disorder beyond the initial crowd response.
A nearby Pavilions grocery store was also left with a significant mess, and police said the final arrest count had not yet been released as the investigation continues.