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Hundreds of Teens Swarm Glen Ellyn Pool in Social Media-Driven Takeover

Authorities are investigating the July 5 crowd disturbance at Sunset Pool

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Overview

  • On July 5, an estimated 200 to 300 teenagers descended on the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Sunset Pool, leading staff to close the facility early
  • Teens reportedly trespassed without paying, smoked cannabis, drank alcohol, set off fireworks and played loud, inappropriate music
  • Bystander video captured a pool manager being pushed into the lap pool during the chaos
  • Multiple suburban police departments helped evacuate the scene and later arrested one teen for illegal fireworks use
  • Naperville officers also monitored a planned Centennial Beach takeover that did not materialize, and agencies are now increasing social media surveillance to deter future gatherings