Alleged San Jose sideshow promoter arrested

SAN JOSE, Calif. A San Jose man is accused of promoting multiple sideshows throughout the city while on probation, police said Friday.

Police arrested Louie Ristow for promoting an estimated 13 sideshows from March to December 2024, including during Cinco de Mayo weekend, where he allegedly organized and advertised nine sideshows, officials said.

Police said they began investigating Ristow in January and said he was on active probation.

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