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Newport Beach’s chaotic Fourth of July weekend wasn’t fueled by locals after all.Police data shows the overwhelming majority of the hundreds of people arrested or cited during the holiday mayhem on the Balboa Peninsula came from outside the affluent beach city — with many traveling from other parts of California, Arizona and beyond.Of the 353 people detained during the Independence Day disorder, just 10 were Newport Beach residents, according to police.The remaining suspects came from elsewhere across California, Arizona and other states.In all, police issued 316 misdemeanor citations and made 37 arrests as officers cracked down on the unruly crowds.Those arrests included 25 juveniles, though police said the juvenile cases span a broader portion of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.The biggest share of those detained came from California and neighboring Arizona.A total of 161 people arrested or cited were California residents, while 145 came from Arizona.Others traveled from Nevada, Utah, Texas, Florida and other states, with citations reaching as far away as Canada and the Netherlands.Police did not release the specific crimes alleged against those arrested.The chaos erupted near Newport Pier after a massive crowd of minors and young adults flooded the Balboa Peninsula.Officials said the situation quickly turned dangerous, with people blocking roadways, restricting emergency vehicle access and throwing mortars, fireworks and other projectiles at officers. At least one officer was reportedly injured.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.
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