How California’s ‘Teen Takeover’ Crime Trend Is Spreading
Angelina Delfin
• July 6, 2026
Thousands of protesters gathered as part of a nationwide “National Shutdown” and “ICE Out” day of action to protest federal immigration enforcement and recent fatal shootings of civilians by federal agents in Minneapolis. (Jon Putman/Anadolu via Getty Images)
One of California’s wealthiest and safest cities descended into chaos over the Independence Day weekend after a social media-fueled “teen takeover” led to more than 400 arrests, an officer being struck by a mortar firework, and the looting of a grocery store.
According to Newport Beach city officials, thousands of unruly juveniles and young adults gathered near the Newport Pier on July 4. As the crowd grew, fireworks were launched into the crowd and at police officers. An officer was struck by a mortar, roadways were blocked, emergency vehicles were delayed, and a nearby grocery store was looted.
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