Crime & Safety

Oakland Police Arrest 5 People In Connection With Sunday Sideshows

At around midnight, officers responded to the area of Grand Avenue and Lake Park Avenue after reports of a large sideshow.

(CBS Bay Area)

June 12, 2024

Police in Oakland on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of five individuals after traffic stops in connection with weekend sideshow activity that happened on both sides of the bay.

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In the press release issued by the Oakland Police Department, officials said there were numerous reports of illegal sideshow activity starting Saturday night.

At around midnight, officers responded to the area of Grand Avenue and Lake Park Avenue after reports of a large sideshow. Police observed approximately 300 vehicles and 200 spectators engaged in illegal activity, with cars doing donuts and executing stunts in front of the Grand Lake Theater.

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