07/06/2025
On July 4, 2025 at approximately 9:50pm, an altercation broke out amongst a group of people believed to have been known to each other from their hometown area. This occurred behind the bandshell area as the fireworks display was coming to a close.
Several NH law enforcement officers and NH State Beach lifeguards were in the area and moved in to break up the altercation. In all, 10 individuals were taken into custody. Despite some online rumors, there were no weapons used in this incident and no serious injuries were reported.
Peace was restored and our post-fireworks traffic pattern was implemented.
Full traffic flow from the beach area after the July 4th fireworks was completed by approximately 11:40pm. There were a couple of car accidents that occurred during this time, however the scenes were resolved quickly and the traffic was able to move again.
There were several thousand attendees at the celebration last night, with minimal public safety impacts. More data on law enforcement activities will be released at the end of the weekend.
Thank you all for an overall safe night and enjoyable July 4th celebration!