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from each announcement. Click on the headlines to access accompanying assets
that are available for download. 1. OAKLAND SURGE LEADS
TO OVER 20 ARRESTS, VEHICLES IMPOUNDED, AND WEAPONS SEIZED On Saturday, October 19, Golden Gate Division conducted an unannounced
surge operation, yielding impressive results. As announced by
Governor Newsom,
the boost in personnel significantly enhances the effectiveness of the CHP
presence. The enforcement operation boasted over 60 personnel supported by
aerial resources. This one-day operation, conducted in collaboration with
Oakland area patrol operations, resulted in 22 arrests, with five suspects held
for potential felony charges, 21 vehicles impounded, 16 stolen vehicles recovered
with one being occupied by the suspect at the time of recovery, four firearms recovered
of which three were unregistered "ghost" guns, and three pursuits by
CHP personnel. Multiple sideshows were reported during the operation. As such,
enforcement interactions from sideshow activities led to five arrests. The CHP
uses this opportunity to emphasize the dangers of sideshow activity for the
participants, other motorists, and bystanders. 2. 16 VEHICLES SEIZED FOLLOWING BAY BRIDGE
SIDESHOW INVESTIGATION
During the early morning hours of September 8, the CHP San
Francisco Area received reports of a sideshow blocking all westbound lanes on
the I-80 San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Officers from the San Francisco Area and Oakland
Area Offices responded but could not immediately access the group due to
stopped traffic blocking the lanes and shoulders of the Bay Bridge. After
roughly 25 minutes, the crowd disbursed, moving into San Francisco. Around 4:30
a.m., another sideshow was reported, blocking the eastbound lanes on the Bay
Bridge. CHP personnel swiftly responded, managing to disperse the crowd within
approximately 16 minutes. After these incidents, investigators obtained video
footage, including data from Flock Safety cameras, and identified 23 of the
vehicles involved. Seizure orders for these vehicles were requested and granted
by a San Francisco County Judge.
On Wednesday, October 23, a mass vehicle seizure operation
was conducted, resulting in the seizure of 16 vehicles linked to these sideshow
activities. Efforts to locate the remaining vehicles linked to the seizure
orders are still ongoing.
3. CHP ELITE RUNNERS TAKE
FIRST PLACE AT FIRST RESPONDERS RELAY
On October 19, nine exceptional CHP athletes participated
in the 4th Annual First Responders Relay at Lake Las Vegas. The 48-mile race,
organized by the California Police Athletic Federation, invites teams from all
over the country. CHP Elite completed the race in 4 hours 55 minutes, surpassing
the course record by an impressive 10 minutes.
4.
“BOOSTERS” ARRESTED FOR
ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME
On October 24, a couple of serial "Boosters" were
arrested at Ulta Beauty in Riverside. The task force had previously arrested the
female participant during a "Blitz" operation in Corona on October
11. These individuals are not mere shoplifters. Boosters are part of a larger
criminal organization that uses retail/cargo theft to fund their illegal
activity or enterprise. The cooperation with Loss Prevention and Organized
Retail Crime personnel contributes to public safety by assuring citizens that
law enforcement and retailers are working tirelessly to provide a secure
shopping atmosphere. 5.
CHP ROARS TO THE
RESCUE: A PAW-SITIVE TURN FOR AN INJURED LION On October 25, the CHP Ukiah Area was notified of an
injured mountain lion on SR-20 in Willits. A Caltrans unit arrived and remained
at the scene until the arrival of an officer. Upon assessing the juvenile
female mountain lion, it was determined that her injuries were treatable.
Consequently, the Department of Fish and Game and Mendocino Wildlife
Association were called for assistance. We are pleased to report that, owing to
the efforts of everyone involved, the mountain lion is now safely in the care
of Mendocino Wildlife and will be transferred to the Sonoma Wildlife Rescue facility
for further treatment. The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety,
Service, and Security.
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