Towing Company Employees Arrested Over Illegal Arena Tows

Three owners and two employees of Davis Tow, Inc., were reportedly arrested for illegally towing vehicles from commercial properties near Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.

AP Photo / Rich Pedroncelli – Sleep Train Arena Exterior
A fan snaps one in front of the “6th Man” statue at Sleep Train Arena, the home of the Sacramento Kings since 1988 April 7. The kings will move to the new Golden 1 Center for the 2016-17 season.

The investigation has been ongoing by the California Highway Patrol since 2016, according to a statement from the CHP.

The five arrested individuals are being charged with 29 counts of auto theft and one count of conspiracy to commit a crime, with each bail set for $1 million, according to the Sacramento Bee. Arrest warrants have also reportedly been issued for four more Davis Tow employees.

CHP reportedly began the investigation after they heard complaints that vehicles had been stolen, and subsequently found the cars had been towed without request by the property owners. The investigation found more than 250 affected, with more than $100,000 in damages, according to the paper.

Anyone who feels they suffered damages at the hands of Davis Tow is encouraged to report the incident through a form on the CHP website.