The San Jose Police Department has announced the arrest of 7 individuals who were involved in illegal sideshow activity.

On June 15, 2024, at approximately 6:58 PM, the San José Police Department received multiple reports of an illegal sideshow, Contra Costa News reports.

The illegal sideshow resulted in a spectator getting struck unconscious by a vehicle driven by an unknown suspect. As a uniformed SJPD Reserve Officer responded to the scene to render aid to the spectator, his patrol vehicle was overcome by multiple suspects, preventing the Officer from providing medical assistance to the unconscious spectator.

The suspects got on top of the patrol vehicle, stomped on the windshield, struck the side windows, and attempted to pull open the doors. At least one suspect threatened the victim Officer, stating they had knives. The victim Officer sustained minor injuries due to the incident. The spectator suffered non-life threatening injuries. The suspects fled the scene prior to the arrival of additional units.

Assaults Unit Detectives obtained arrests warrants for all suspects and search warrants for their respective residences.

“The threat to police officers and destruction of a public safety vehicles is appalling,” said City Manager Jennifer Maguire. “I would like to thank the Police Department and our Acting Chief Paul Joseph for quickly resolving this incident and their continued work and dedication to protect the City and our residents.”