Asbury Park police probe social media posts promoting “pop up party” this weekend on beachfront

Police in Asbury Park are aware of and actively monitoring several social media posts promoting a “pop up party” to occur on the beachfront Saturday or Sunday. Authorities are probing the sources of the posts and are attempting to verify details at this time.

Previous “pop up parties” in Point Pleasant Beach and Long Branch resulted in disorderly conduct, fighting, public consumption of alcohol and property damage, prompting a large police presence, arrests and eventual cleanup costing tax payers thousands of dollars in services. 

The cities are seeking court orders blocking such parties without a permit and calling for organizers to pay for services and damages. Asbury Park is also following suit.

They say there will be no tolerance for public drinking, drug use, fights and vandalism.