Tybee Island Police Department
Coverage of Tybee Island Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Orange Crush beach blowout nets 26 arrests, cops seize makeshift machine gun as massive crowd tests crackdown
The Orange Crush beach event on Tybee Island resulted in 26 arrests and the seizure of five firearms, including a makeshift machine gun capable of fully automatic fire. Authorities reported increased security measures following past issues involving non-college attendees with drugs and guns, leading to a more controlled spring break-style crowd.
- Orange Crush festival returns to Tybee Island as police brace for 50,000 partiers after teen takeover, gunfire
The Orange Crush music festival is returning to Tybee Island, Georgia, with police expecting up to 50,000 attendees amid concerns over teen takeovers, past violence, and recent gunfire incidents. Authorities are increasing law enforcement presence and implementing safety measures to address public safety risks.
- Police flood Orange Crush island hot spot, warn of teen takeovers as beach bash madness returns
The Tybee Island Police Department is increasing security for the returning Orange Crush festival amid concerns over recent 'teen takeovers' and a previous incident involving gunfire at an unpermitted beach event. Authorities are deploying heavy law enforcement presence, road checkpoints, and emergency lane modifications to manage the event's safety risks.