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Newport Beach police arrest 402 during chaotic Fourth of July celebrations

Newport Beach police arrested 402 people during Fourth of July celebrations on the Balboa Peninsula after an unlawful assembly was declared.

By Stephanie Ramirez

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Nighttime urban street scene with a large crowd of pedestrians; some appear to be involved in a scuffle while a person lies on the pavement in the center.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 6 (Our Newport Beach) — Newport Beach police said they arrested 402 people during Fourth of July celebrations in the Balboa Peninsula area after a crowd turned chaotic Saturday night, with about half of the arrests tied to one incident.

The Newport Beach Police Department said it declared an unlawful assembly and brought in more than 350 officers from the department and 17 regional law enforcement agencies to clear the area, restore emergency access and protect residents and visitors.

Police said about 200 people remained near 28th Street after repeatedly refusing lawful dispersal orders. The department said the incident remained under investigation.

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Stephanie Ramirez

Stephanie Ramirez is a senior California reporter for Times Media Service, based in Sacramento, California. Ramirez covers California elections and state politics, including government decisions and public policy and the practical effects on residents across the state. Ramirez holds a master's degree in communication with a focus on journalism and grew up in Sacramento, California.

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