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Updated · MyNewsLA.com · Jul 4
Newport Beach Police Disperse Crowd After 4 p.m. Fight Near 32nd Street
Updated
Updated · MyNewsLA.com · Jul 4

Newport Beach Police Disperse Crowd After 4 p.m. Fight Near 32nd Street

3 articles · Updated · MyNewsLA.com · Jul 4

Summary

  • Officers broke up a crowd on the sand near 32nd Street around 4 p.m. Saturday after a fight erupted, Newport Beach police said.
  • Police gave visitors orders to move from the area after responding to the disturbance on the beach.
  • No injuries were reported, and authorities said it was still unclear whether the clash was tied to competition for beach space ahead of evening fireworks.

Insights

A beach fight was just the start. What led to the night ending with 100 arrests and injured police officers?
With tripled fines and 200 officers on duty, why did Newport Beach's July 4th still descend into city-wide mayhem?