Gaslamp Quarter to get more cops as San Diego cracks down on late-night chaos

San Diego Police Department is deploying 25 additional officers under 'Operation Last Call' to crack down on violence and disorder in the Gaslamp Quarter, centered around Fifth and F streets near the Tacos El Gordo restaurant, after a viral video showed multiple fights and arrests. City officials report a 172% rise in assaults on officers patrolling the area over the past two years. Authorities say the enhanced presence, including pepper spray and bike-based crowd control, aims to keep the district safe for residents and visitors, with local residents welcoming the crackdown.