Crime in this summer beach resort is nothing new. There are thefts, robberies and burglaries every year as thousands upon thousands of visitors pour into the packed streets.
But this summer, police have encountered a new type of crime -- large-group fights that have broken out on or near the boardwalk, the chief symbol of the family-friendly resort town.
Police Chief Keith Banks said two group fights, both involving male juveniles, have taken place since mid-June. In the most recent brawl, taking place before a large crowd just before the Fourth of July fireworks went off, a teenager was stun-gunned by a police officer before being taken into custody. And a June 18 fight that was broken up and then reformed blocks away has been linked to gangs, he said.
"This is a little more scary, because these are young males fighting on each other, and it seems like there are no patterns," Banks said.
Some residents say they're not too concerned, however.
7 comments:
Was this before or after a lifeguard had an 81 year old man arrested because he didn't obey the 'no' lifeguard?
Unbelievable.
Are these fights on youtube?
Screw using the stun guns and taser's on these worthless people a bullet works better and will stop this scum for good
Time to lower the age of "juvenile offender" to 15. The 16-and-up crowd are much more savvy then they used to be. And they know there will be no real penalties or consequences. So let's change the law and try them as adults!
The town will probably get sued for stun-gunning a minor because the idiot's parents think their sweet baby is always a victim.
Meanwhile if this continues to happen, families will go somewhere else. It feels like the options for a thug-free environment are dwindling on the Eastern Shore.
Bullets are cheap, maybe a $1 or 2 ea, save tax payers and government alot of money......
You have to create an environment where these criminals are uncomfortable or they will run out families who come to vacation and spend money.
If some punk cop touched my kid I would sue the paint off of that town...
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