A truck driver attempting to navigate through an illegal sideshow in Vallejo was attacked, shot at, and chased into a nearby convenience store that was subsequently looted by the unruly crowd. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, involved the driver being blocked by cars participating in the sideshow, leading to the crowd breaking the truck's windows, setting it on fire, and assaulting the driver. Vallejo's mayor has called for stricter penalties for sideshow participants, but no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrick Withrow has confiscated nearly 100 vehicles following a sideshow bust in Stockton, California, and has stated that the cars will not be returned until ordered by a judge or district attorney. Withrow's zero-tolerance stance on sideshows has led to the impounding of vehicles used in reckless driving, with plans to seek court orders to destroy those deemed dangerous. This marks the first time the sheriff has seized this many vehicles, and he hopes it will serve as a deterrent for future sideshow activity.
Over 80 vehicles were towed during a sideshow in Stockton, and the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office stated that the vehicles will not be returned anytime soon. The vehicles will be held until court cases are settled with the district attorney's office, and those deemed a public nuisance face the possibility of being destroyed. Sheriff Patrick Withrow urged people to stop calling about their impounded vehicles, emphasizing that they will remain in possession of the sheriff's office until court cases are resolved.
A sideshow in Antioch resulted in multiple collisions, including one car hitting a fire hydrant and another car ending up submerged in the San Joaquin River. The drivers fled the scene before police arrived. One driver involved in the sideshow crashed into another car and a fire hydrant, injuring himself and two others. The 21-year-old driver was arrested for felony reckless driving and hit and run, and was found to have a no-bail warrant for side show activity in Santa Clara County.
A sideshow in Antioch resulted in a car crashing into the San Joaquin River, while another vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant nearby, causing a water main break. Two men and one woman were treated for injuries and taken to the hospital. Another crash occurred at a different location, with a suspect apprehended and two other citizens injured. The submerged vehicle was later retrieved from the river.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is considering an ordinance that would make it illegal to watch sideshows, subjecting spectators to fines, jail time, or both. The proposal aims to crack down on these illegal car events that often result in injuries, property damage, and divert law enforcement resources. However, legal experts argue that the ordinance violates the First Amendment, as the public and press have the right to watch, record, and report on public events, even if they are illegal. Sideshows have evolved and spread to other Bay Area cities, with organizers using social media to attract large crowds. Similar laws exist in Oakland, San Jose, and Pittsburg, but critics question the clarity and constitutionality of penalizing spectators.
The Sacramento Police Department has declared a zero-tolerance policy towards sideshows in the city after a massive sideshow involving around 500 vehicles across eight locations on Saturday. While police towed 12 cars and handed out 13 citations, officials are still trying to find short- and long-term solutions to the "growing" issue. The department has reminded the community that citations can be given for watching these types of events, too.
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.
Oakland police seized 80 vehicles during a chaotic Cinco de Mayo sideshow where a car was set on fire and rammed by a driver. The incident happened at the 1000 block of Oak Street where drivers of at least 250 cars gathered for the illegal stunts. Videos showed sideshow attendees lighting fireworks and throwing bottles at police. The investigation into the sideshow is continuing, and it was just one of the sideshows that happened around the Bay Area on Friday evening.
Law enforcement in Oakland seized and towed nearly 80 vehicles from a sideshow on Cinco de Mayo, with an estimated 250 vehicles taking part. One sideshow resulted in a car fire and dangerous obstacles for officers, including fireworks and lasers. It is unclear if any arrests were made.
A chaotic sideshow in Oakland early Saturday morning saw a driver repeatedly ramming a burning car with a Subaru. The sideshow activity began at around 10:45 p.m. Friday, and video footage showed the dangerous scene unfolding at around 1 a.m. near the intersection of Oak Street and 10th near the Oakland Museum of California. Oakland police responded to the sideshow activity and set up a perimeter of several blocks around the sideshow. There is no word on arrests or citations, but at least two vehicles were seen in video being towed from the area.
A sideshow in Oakland early Saturday morning ended with cars on fire and police trying to disperse a large crowd of onlookers. Someone wearing a mask got into a car and used it to repeatedly ram another vehicle, which was already engulfed in flames. People were also seen setting off fireworks in the direction of police. No word yet on if any arrests have been made.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao expressed outrage over a video showing a man being assaulted by a crowd at an illegal sideshow. The man had reportedly thrown a bucket at one of the participating cars before being beaten. The Oakland Police Department is investigating the assault, which occurred in a neighborhood with an estimated 60 cars and over 100 spectators. The victim had already gone to a local hospital by the time officers arrived on the scene.
A man frustrated by a sideshow in Oakland was attacked by the crowd after lunging at a car spinning donuts around him. The incident was captured on video and shared on social media. Oakland's mayor, Sheng Thao, expressed outrage and demanded that the perpetrators be held accountable. She proposed investing millions of dollars into making streets safer and working with law enforcement to crack down on illegal sideshows. The man's identity and condition after the attack are unknown.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao expressed outrage over a video of a man being assaulted at a sideshow in West Oakland last weekend. The victim was beaten by at least two people after trying to hit a car with a bucket. The Oakland Police Department is investigating the incident and encourages anyone with information to come forward. Mayor Thao is working with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office to develop a plan to implement sting operations for sideshows.
