Illegal Sideshow activity across the Bay Area had Oakland Police Department (OPD) Officers working into the early morning hours on Saturday. OPD Helicopter (ARGUS) was overhead when at least 250 vehicles took over the intersection of 10th and Oak Streets on May 5, 2023.
A vehicle fire, lasers, & fireworks are just a few of the dangerous and life-threatening obstacles our officers endured.
OPD seized and towed nearly 80 vehicles thanks to the additional dedicated officers.
Violent, disruptive, and illegal behavior will not be tolerated in the City of Oakland. Our investigators will be working to identify those responsible for committing crimes and participating in illegal sideshow activity.
The City of Oakland continues to work to find long-term solutions to illegal Sideshows. If you have information about illegal Sideshows, you can send OPD a tip at our non-emergency email, [email protected], or call (510) 777-3333.
