Police seize 13 cars, arrest 2 people from illegal car sideshows [Video]

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Police and California Highway Patrol seized more than a dozen cars involved in two illegal street sideshow takeover events in San Diego County. 

Officers from SDPD and CHP seized 13 vehicles through court orders, SDPD said. Two people were arrested on felony vandalism, reckless driving and speeding charges.

SDPD said an investigation has led officers to identify more than 23 cars and multiple individuals who participated in the illegal street takeovers. 

The car seizures and arrests stem from two different illegal sideshow take-over events that occurred in February and March.

According to SDPD, on Feb. 24, approximately 200 people attended an illegal street takeover at intersections across San Diego County. SDPD estimated the sideshow event caused an estimated $24,000 in roadway damage

On March 10, SDPD says nearly 200 people attended an …