Crime & Safety
Organizers Of 'Beach Party' Event in Point Beach Have Canceled
But police chief cautions that some may not have gotten the message and may show up anyway, so expect an enhanced police presence.
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ - The organizers of the "Summer Beach Party" advertised on social media for Friday recently have agreed to cancel the event, Police Chief Joseph A. Michigan said.
But Point Beach police and other law enforcement agencies will still be on hand, just in case any potential visitors haven't gotten the message, the chief said.
"...due to the nature of social media and the exposure that this event has already generated, this agency will be going forward with our planned security measures to ensure the safety and security of all residents and visitors this holiday weekend," Michigan said on the police department's Facebook page. "The public should still expect to see an enhanced law enforcement presence in Point Pleasant Beach."
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Point Beach began preparing for the possible onslaught on Tuesday, as soon as they learned the event had been posted on social media. They wanted to avoid a repeat of what happened in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park on Father's Day weekend.
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