Crime & Safety
South Bay Cops Issue 45 Citations Related To Sideshow Activity
In addition to speeding cars, the incidents involved gunfire according to NBC Bay Area.
SAN JOSE, CA — Officers issued 45 citations and four 30-day vehicle in connection with sideshow activity in San Jose over the weekend, police said.
Last night we responded to various locations throughout the city for sideshow activity: 45 citations for various violations 4 30 day impounds#itsnotworthit pic.twitter.com/HZpFogTV8M
— San Jose Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) February 14, 2021
Police responded Saturday night to incidents at multiple locations in the South Bay city, one of which crossed into the city limits of Sunnyvale, NBC Bay Area reports.
In addition to speeding cars, the incidents involved gunfire according to the report.
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No injuries were reported according to NBC Bay Area.
San Jose police will continue responding to reports of sideshow incidents as long as it has available resources, Sgt. Christian Camarillo said in a statement to Patch.
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“These events are large and can be dangerous to the public,” Camarillo said.
“When we respond we will enforce all applicable California vehicle code violations as well as our city's Municipal Code regarding spectator violations.”
A crackdown on sideshow activity in San Jose on Saturday night led to police issuing 45 citations for various violations after reports about speeding cars and gunfire. Officers say that sideshows were happening in various locations throughout the city.https://t.co/UxXo6nqniD
— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) February 15, 2021
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