Newport Beach Fourth of July Chaos: 402 Arrests in Online Flash Mob Sparks Citywide Response
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A Fourth of July weekend flash mob in Newport Beach drew thousands and devolved into chaos, resulting in about 400 arrests (402 reported), multiple fires, and clashes with police. Emergency crews logged 102 incidents, with 44 hospital transports and six trauma cases. Authorities deployed 350+ officers from 17 agencies; most arrestees were non-residents aged 15–25 from AZ, NV, and CA. Mayor vowed to prevent a recurrence as the city reviews the incident.
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