"Takeover" Event Leads to Arrests in Rehoboth Beach

Youths face charges for plot to turn picturesque US beach town into riotous crime-fuelled 'free-for-all'

A group of US university students are facing charges after allegedly plotting to turn a picturesque American beach town into a riotous crime-fuelled "free-for-all". According to local police, a mob of feral youths stormed Rehoboth Beach in Delaware on Tuesday after an unauthorised "takeover" was advertised on social media. Officers from Rehoboth Beach Police Department made multiple arrests on the beach after a number of participants in the take…

College students accused of turning popular beach town into booze-soaked free-for-all in takeover chaos

Four Delaware State University students face felony riot and conspiracy charges after police say they organized unauthorized "takeover" events in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Rehoboth police searching for promoters of "Takeover" event

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – The Rehoboth Beach Police Department responding to a “Takeover” event on the beach and boardwalk and is now searching for the event’s promoters. It happened during the evening hours Tuesday. As the event grew, officers with the Rehoboth Beach Police Department were assisted by numerous other agencies. Several businesses also closed early and some arrests were made in relation to the incident. In addition, the Rehoboth Beac…

4 DSU students wanted for promoting takeover at Rehoboth Beach, police say

Four Delaware State University students are wanted for promoting a takeover at Rehoboth Beach that occurred on Tuesday, May 19, police said.

"Takeover" event leads to arrests in Rehoboth Beach

Several people were arrested during a boardwalk "takeover" event, and police are searching for the organizers.

4 Delaware State University students sought after 'takeover' event on Rehoboth Beach

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department responded to a "Takeover" event on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, resulting in arrests, business closures, and warrants issued for four event promoters.