NUMEROUS RACING AND RECKLESS DRIVING ARRESTS MADE OVERNIGHT

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, officers observed a white passenger car racing a dark gray passenger car at the 300 block of S. Shoreline Blvd. southbound. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the white passenger car and arrested the driver, 19-year-old Jesse Estes, for racing. He was additionally charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon due to a handgun found in his possession. His vehicle was impounded, and he was booked at the City Detention Center.  

Jesse Estes

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 12:40am, officers observed a blue passenger car racing a red passenger car at the 5500 block of Highway 358 westbound, both vehicles traveling over 85mph, trying to outpace each other. Officers reported that speeds continued over 110mph in a posted 60mph. Officers conducted traffic stops on both vehicles. The driver of the blue passenger car, 24-year-old Andrea Tapia, and the driver of the red passenger car, 21-year-old Matthew Ybarbo, were arrested for racing. Ybarbo was additionally charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon due to a handgun found in his possession. Both vehicles were impounded, and both were booked into the City Detention Center. 

Andrea Tapia
Matthew Ybarbo

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 2:38am, officers observed a black passenger car traveling over 100mph at the 5400 block of Highway 358 westbound. The posted speed limit is 60mph. Officers conducted a traffic stop and arrested 20-year-old Michael Gamboa for reckless driving. His vehicle was impounded, and he was booked into the City Detention Center. 

Michael Gamboa

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 2:43am, officers observed a red pickup traveling 100mph at the 5400 block of Highway 358 westbound. The posted speed limit is 60mph. Officers conducted a traffic stop and arrested 44-year-old Kathy Martinez for reckless driving. She was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance after illegal narcotics were located inside of her vehicle. Her vehicle was impounded, and she was booked into the City Detention Center. 

Kathy Martinez

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 2:45am, officers observed a motorcycle traveling over 120mph at the 4200 block of Ocean Drive. The posted speed limit for that area is 40mph. Officers conducted a traffic stop and arrested 36-year-old Christopher Castellanos for reckless driving. He was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance after illegal narcotics were located in a compartment on his motorcycle. His motorcycle was impounded, and he was booked into the City Detention Center. 

Christopher Castellanos