There was a massive police presence at Hampton Beach today as the hot temperatures attracted crowds on Saturday.Hampton Police made 10 arrests while dispersing a large crowd that formed on the beach.The charges include disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.Police anticipate charges of ‘riot’ to be added for some suspects.According to police, the crowd was part of an event organized on social media.They say reports of fights in the group began just before 6:30 p.m.Law enforcement officers in riot gear and from several agencies joined Hampton Beach Police to move the crowd off the beach.The group moved to Ocean Boulevard where police say they blocked traffic for an hour while police worked to clear the road.Officers shouted warnings into the crowd to leave the area.There were no injuries or damage to property.
There was a massive police presence at Hampton Beach today as the hot temperatures attracted crowds on Saturday.
Hampton Police made 10 arrests while dispersing a large crowd that formed on the beach.
The charges include disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Police anticipate charges of ‘riot’ to be added for some suspects.
According to police, the crowd was part of an event organized on social media.
They say reports of fights in the group began just before 6:30 p.m.
Law enforcement officers in riot gear and from several agencies joined Hampton Beach Police to move the crowd off the beach.
The group moved to Ocean Boulevard where police say they blocked traffic for an hour while police worked to clear the road.
Officers shouted warnings into the crowd to leave the area.
There were no injuries or damage to property.
