Oakland Police Crack Down on Chaotic Sideshows, Seize 80 Cars.
The Oakland Police Department seized and towed nearly 80 cars at an illegal sideshow in Oakland, California, where a vehicle caught fire and fireworks were thrown by spectators. The cars were towed to an impound lot, and the drivers were asked to exit the vehicles prior to being towed. The city is trying to find long-term solutions to illegal sideshows, and the police department will be working to identify those responsible for committing crimes and participating in illegal sideshow activity.