California illegal street show driver strikes officer, rams patrol car, police say
Isaac Anthony Guzman also charged with possession of a privately made firearm
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A California "sideshow" driver was arrested Sunday after he allegedly rammed a police car and struck an officer as he attempted to evade authorities.
Officers responded around 4 p.m. to multiple locations in San Jose for reports of the illegal street racing event, the San Jose Police Department said in a news release.
GEORGIA FATHER, 20, HIT AND KILLED DURING STREET RACE
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While officers attempted to apprehend the drivers at one location in the city, police said one driver, later identified as 19-year-old Isaac Anthony Guzman, of Los Banos, rammed a patrol vehicle.
Following the collision, Guzman sped away and struck an officer who was on foot, according to authorities. The injured officer was treated at a local hospital for minor to moderate injuries and released.
Police quickly tracked Guzman down following the incident and took him into custody.
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Guzman was arrested on two counts of assault with a deadly weapon on an officer, felony hit-and-run and possession of a privately made firearm.
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In total, the sideshow events throughout the city resulted in eight arrests – two for firearms violations – three vehicles impounded for 30 days and about 40 citations for spectator and mechanical violations.
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Sideshows are illegal street racing events where drivers perform dangerous stunts like "donuts" and "burnouts" on public streets.