"Oakland police say 23 people are now facing charges after Sunday's illegal sideshow on the Bay Bridge. Four people were arrested on felony charges, and 19 others were cited for misdemeanors and released. Police confiscated 77 ATVs and dirt bikes after the sideshow created a major traffic backup."
"More than 100 officers from Oakland police, San Francisco police and the California Highway Patrol took part in stopping the sideshow. Police said the group started in East Oakland, traveled into San Francisco, and then turned back around."
"Drone video released by OPD shows traffic on the Bay Bridge come to a standstill for drivers as officers moved in. One person jumped off the Bay Bridge into the water while trying to escape, and others fled on foot."
An illegal sideshow on the Bay Bridge resulted in 23 people facing charges, including four felony arrests and 19 misdemeanor citations. Police confiscated 77 ATVs and dirt bikes valued at over $200,000, which the Oakland police chief plans to destroy. The incident required coordination among more than 100 officers from Oakland police, San Francisco police, and the California Highway Patrol. The group originated in East Oakland, traveled into San Francisco, then returned to the bridge. The sideshow caused significant traffic disruptions, with drone footage showing the bridge at a standstill. During the enforcement action, one person jumped into the water attempting to escape, while others fled on foot.
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