San Diego streets were almost turned into an illegal drag strip over the weekend, as police foiled an attempted sideshow intersection takeover twice, once in Lincoln Park and again in South Park. San Diego Police Department's quick response kept Ocean View Blvd. and Gloria St., followed by Cedar St. and Grove St., clear of the vehicular chaos that could've ensued. According to their Facebook post, the officers were successful in dispersing the group before any harm was done.

The near miss didn't come without its own drama, as an a suspicious sedan, believed to be part of the would-be illegal showcase, was stopped by the law. A loaded and unregistered firearm was found inside the ride, leading to one arrest and a night booked at the San Diego County Central Jail for illegal possession. San Diego Police did not take the incident lightly, warning in their statement that such "dangerous acts often result in injury, death, property damage, hit-and-run collisions, and fraud and present serious dangers to the public."

These types of vehicular stunts are not just spectacles but trigger points for wider chaos, risking lives and peace. In no uncertain terms, the San Diego Police Department condemned these actions, stressing that they are not mere chides but criminal acts that endanger the entire community. The Department's Facebook page did not mince words: "Those involved in these criminal acts will face arrest and prosecution to the fullest extent of the law."

Nobody was hurt this time, but history isn't always that forgiving. Past incidents of sideshows across the county have led to fatalities, underscoring the gravity of what San Diego PD might've prevented.