College students accused of taking popular beach town and turning it into a booze-soaked free-for-all
Four college students have been charged for organizing unauthorized takeover events in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The events, which involved underage drinking and drug use, led to a heavy police presence and multiple arrests. The Rehoboth Beach Police Department is monitoring future events to ensure public safety.
- ▪The students face charges for facilitating a riot and conspiracy in the second degree.
- ▪The takeover events have occurred multiple times since April, raising safety concerns.
- ▪Three of the four suspects have turned themselves in, while one remains at large.
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US News College students accused of taking popular beach town and turning it into a booze-soaked free-for-all By Kelsie Cairns, Fox News Published May 22, 2026, 7:49 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Rowdy teen takeover hits popular beach hot spot with wave of arrests Inside the teen takeovers threatening to explode this summer Spring break hot spot declares state of emergency Four college students are facing charges after police say they organized a series of rowdy “takeover” events in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The Rehoboth Beach Police Department confirmed that crowds took over the beach and boardwalk on Tuesday after an ad for the unauthorized “takeover” started circulating online.
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