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San Diego Deploys 25 Extra Officers in Gaslamp Crackdown

8/30/2026

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San Diego Police Department deployed 25 extra officers to the Gaslamp Quarter under Operation Last Call.
Assaults on SDPD officers rose 172% over the past two years.
2025 data show the Gaslamp Quarter had three times more disorderly-conduct cases than Pacific Beach.
Mayor Todd Gloria backed Chief Scott Wahl’s crackdown, demanding safety.
Five people were arrested after fights erupted near Fifth & F streets at Tacos El Gordo.

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San Diego Police Department deployed 25 extra officers to the Gaslamp Quarter under Operation Last Call.
Assaults on SDPD officers rose 172% over the past two years.
2025 data show the Gaslamp Quarter had three times more disorderly-conduct cases than Pacific Beach.
Mayor Todd Gloria backed Chief Scott Wahl’s crackdown, demanding safety.
Five people were arrested after fights erupted near Fifth & F streets at Tacos El Gordo.