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Police Warn Teen “Takeover” at Knott’s, Boost Patrols

7/12/2026

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Buena Park police warned a teen “takeover” at Knott’s Berry Farm could occur Saturday, August 1.
Buena Park and Huntington Beach police will increase patrols on August 1, saying organizers of the “Beach Bash” could face incitement to riot, vandalism, assault or unlawful assembly charges.
Mayor Casey McKeon said the city will coordinate with law-enforcement to prosecute organizers and hold parents liable after a July 4 Newport Beach gathering led to 402 teen arrests.

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Buena Park police warned a teen “takeover” at Knott’s Berry Farm could occur Saturday, August 1.
Buena Park and Huntington Beach police will increase patrols on August 1, saying organizers of the “Beach Bash” could face incitement to riot, vandalism, assault or unlawful assembly charges.
Mayor Casey McKeon said the city will coordinate with law-enforcement to prosecute organizers and hold parents liable after a July 4 Newport Beach gathering led to 402 teen arrests.