Reno Police, Nevada State Police, and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office conducted a Sideshow Enforcement Operation Saturday evening.

Police conducted an operation targeting sideshow activity in Reno.

In 2019-2020, speed was a factor in approximately 40 percent of all fatal and injury crashes in California.

Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam, Reno Police Chief Jason Soto and Sparks Police Chief Chris Crawforth held a joint press conference Thursda…

As we've been reporting, police say these sideshows are getting increasingly more dangerous.

12 arrests were made so far but officials are still investigating.

Police say if you see a sideshow happening, whether on private or public property - don't intervene.

The operation involved 77 officers and other staff. 

Participants of these events can face a fine of up to $1,000 or misdemeanor charges.