Deluge of ‘Jersey Shore’ fans descend upon NJ nightclub to meet cast; 4 people arrested

‘Jersey Shore’ cast party overwhelms NJ nightclub

MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Police say fans of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” deluged a New Jersey nightclub, forcing the closure of a thoroughfare and leading to the arrests of four people.

Property owner Dick Grabowsky told the Newark Star-Ledger that about 2,000 people showed up at the 501 Lounge in Montclair on Friday night. He says the club has a capacity of 800.

Montclair Police Chief David Sabagh says fights broke out among the crowds who gathered for the advertised meet and greet with the cast of the hit reality TV show. Four people were arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and drunken driving.

Police closed a stretch of the main business strip outside the club for two hours.

The show focuses on the escapades of eight 20-somethings thrown together at a summer shore house. The stars are mostly Italian-Americans.

Information from: Star-Ledger of Newark, nj.com