(KRON) — Six vehicles were towed in connection to the illegal sideshow that blocked the intersection of 41st and Howe streets in Oakland Sunday, according to the Oakland Police Department.
Roughly 500 people took part in the sideshow event, which lasted from 2:15 a.m. to 5:30 a.m., according to Oakland’s police officers union. Video of the scene shows fireworks flying into crowds, drivers performing donuts in packed streets and a car set ablaze in the intersection.
“Our investigators are actively working to identify additional vehicles and individuals involved in this and other illegal sideshows,” the Oakland Police Department said.
Video: Fireworks and destruction at Oakland sideshow; police union responds Cars seized in connection to Oakland sideshows. (OPD)(OPD)OPD has seized 128 vehicles related to sideshow events. More than 80% of the cars seized belong to people who live outside of Oakland, OPD said in a statement Thursday.
“If you take part in illegal sideshows in Oakland and drive home thinking you’re in the clear, think again,” OPD’s statement reads. “Just because you got away that night doesn’t mean we won’t find you. So far this year, OPD has seized nearly 130 vehicles after they were involved in illegal sideshow activity in Oakland.”
Man shot in East Bay, attempted murder suspect arrested following car chase: PDThese numbers don’t include vehicles towed directly by officers at or near the scene of a sideshow, police said. Anyone who participates in an illegal sideshow in Oakland is subject to having their vehicle towed and held for 30 days.
“As part of OPD’s Summer Safety Plan, we remain committed to addressing illegal sideshows that endanger our community,” OPD said. “These events pose serious risks to participants, spectators, and residents.”
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