NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsAugust 12, 2026San Diego
San Diego police arrest two social media influencers following weekend street takeover crackdown
San Diego police and the California Highway Patrol arrested two men with large social media followings and issued dozens of citations following a coordinated operation targeting illegal street racing and sideshows. The crackdown, which began early Saturday, resulted in charges including felony vandalism and evading police after investigators tracked participants across multiple city intersections.
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The operation highlights a shift in law enforcement tactics using social media monitoring to track and prosecute participants in illegal street takeovers that caused over $5,000 in documented roadway damage.
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organizationCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation“Assisted in the arrest of Jesus Arias-Ruiz Jr.”organizationSan Diego Police Department“Led the joint operation and investigation.”organizationCalifornia Highway Patrol“Partnered with SDPD on the enforcement operation.”personJoshua David Ruiz“18-year-old arrested for felony vandalism and reckless driving.”personJesus Arias-Ruiz Jr.“27-year-old arrested for felony evading and vandalism.”locationSan Diego County Central Jail“Facility where suspects were booked.”