Huntington Beach Police Warn Aug. 1 Takeover Organizers of Prosecution After 400 Newport Arrests
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Updated · Los Angeles Times · Jul 10
Huntington Beach Police Warn Aug. 1 Takeover Organizers of Prosecution After 400 Newport Arrests
3 articles · Updated · Los Angeles Times · Jul 10
Summary
Aug. 1 plans for an "End of Summer Beach Bash" prompted Huntington Beach police to warn organizers and promoters they could be arrested and prosecuted if the event leads to crimes.
Social media posts alerted the department to the planned takeover, and its Special Investigations Bureau said it has already identified organizers and promoters.
Potential charges include incitement to riot, vandalism, theft and assault, while officers coordinate with regional law enforcement partners ahead of the event.
More than 400 arrests in nearby Newport Beach on July 4 sharpened the warning after a crowd police estimated at nearly 3,000 led to fights, smashed businesses and fireworks thrown into crowds.