Jersey Shore beach town unleashes extreme tactics to bury viral teen mayhem for Memorial Day weekend
Seaside Heights, New Jersey, is implementing extensive security measures for Memorial Day weekend due to a rise in disruptive teen gatherings. Mayor Tommy Vaz announced the involvement of the FBI, SWAT teams, and additional law enforcement to prevent violence. The town has faced significant challenges in previous years, including numerous arrests and incidents of chaos during the holiday.
- ▪Seaside Heights officials have stopped six unsanctioned events and plan to prosecute offenders' parents.
- ▪In 2025, the town experienced over 70 arrests during Memorial Day weekend, including 21 minors.
- ▪Authorities are deploying FBI support, SWAT teams, and mounted officers to ensure safety during the holiday.
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New Jersey Jersey Shore beach town unleashes extreme tactics to bury viral teen mayhem for Memorial Day weekend Mayor Tommy Vaz says officials have already stopped six unsanctioned events and will prosecute offenders' parents By Julia Bonavita Fox News Published May 22, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Seaside Heights mayor says FBI, SWAT ready for Memorial Day weekend amid 'teen takeover' chaos Seaside Heights mayor Tommy Vaz speaks with Fox News Digital regarding the New Jersey shore town's efforts to maintain order over Memorial Day weekend amid a surge in viral "teen takeovers" plaguing the community.
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