New Jersey's statewide police union has called for 'real consequences' for individuals engaging in drunken and rowdy behavior in public places, particularly teens and young adults, following a series of disturbances at Jersey Shore towns over the Memorial Day weekend. The incidents included a stabbing of a 15-year-old boy.
The president of the New Jersey State Policemens' Benevolent Association issued a statement urging changes in laws and procedures governing police interactions with disorderly individuals. The weekend saw Wildwood temporarily closing its boardwalk due to overwhelming disorderly behavior, while Ocean City experienced multiple fights and disturbances.
