Ocean City Mayor Jay A. Gillian, along with police and other city officials, will announce measures being taken to protect public safety on the boardwalk and throughout the city.
The unofficial start of summer was marred with fear and panic for families hoping to enjoy a fun weekend at the beach, and now officials are making sure that doesn't happen again.Chaos ensued on the Ocean City boardwalk over the Memorial Day weekend when several fights erupted among large crowds of juveniles.One of those fights ended with a 15-year-old boy being stabbed. Luckily, he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Shoplifting, fights and disorderly conduct continued throughout the weekend, resulting in multiple arrests.Last week, Ocean City Mayor Jay A. Gillian said the city will not tolerate such behavior going forward.On Thursday, the mayor will appear alongside police and other city officials to announce measures being taken to protect public safety on the boardwalk and throughout the city.The press conference is expected to begin at 4 p.m.
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