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Teen takeovers spark chaos nationwide
U.S. cities, including Norfolk, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., are experiencing a surge of disruptive teen activities, prompting local officials to enforce curfews and consider measures to hold parents accountable for their children’s behavior in response to rising juvenile crime rates.
In a surprising turn of events, charges against college students accused of orchestrating a “takeover” event at a beach earlier this month have been dropped.
The Delaware Department of Justice announced the dismissal of charges due to a lack of evidence, as stated by Attorney General Kathy Jennings, according to a report by FOX29 Philadelphia.
Earlier in the month, it was confirmed by Fox News Digital that the Rehoboth Beach Police Department had arrested four students from Delaware State University. The students—19-year-old Xander Nicholl, 21-year-olds Angelin Clauvil and Eric Barnett, and 22-year-old Keyon Scott—faced charges of facilitating a riot and conspiracy in the second degree.
Despite a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service, people continued to enjoy Rehoboth Beach in Delaware on Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Mingson Lau)
Chaos ensued when hundreds of young people gathered on the beach and boardwalk on May 19 after the alleged “takeover” event was advertised on social media.
The event led to several arrests for illegal drug use, underage drinking and disorderly, and disorderly conduct among others, with businesses shutting down early.
When the state DOJ dropped the charges, the City of Rehoboth Beach did not get the memo.
Photo shows beachgoers on popular Rehoboth Beach boardwalk (Kelsie Cairns)
“The City of Rehoboth Beach has not been contacted by the Department of Justice regarding reports that charges arising from the May 19 beach takeover incident have been dismissed,” a spokesperson for the City of Rehoboth Beach told Fox News Digital in a statement. “Based on our current understanding, it does not appear that all relevant facts and circumstances have yet been fully reviewed. As such, we believe further explanation regarding the reported disposition of these charges would be beneficial to both the City and the public. In addition, the City has reached out to Fleur McKendall of the NAACP to arrange a meeting and discuss these matters. At this time, we have not yet received a response but remain willing to engage in a constructive dialogue.”
Visitors enjoy the shore at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. (Mark Makela/Getty Images)
Both the Delaware DOJ and NAACP Delaware State Conference of Branches did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Fox News Digital has also reached out to Nicholl, Clauvil, Scott and Barnett for comment.
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