Sacramento Drivers Reported Illegal Towing During Aftershock

Attendees of the Aftershock festival faced unexpected vehicle retrieval fees and potential property damage.

Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Auto Parts

Sacramento Drivers Reported Illegal Towing During Aftershock

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Drivers in Sacramento reported that J&B Towing removed their vehicles from the vicinity of the Aftershock festival in October 2026. Many owners encountered damaged cars and were charged a $562 retrieval fee at a site that lacked proper towing signage.

Why it matters

This incident highlights significant risks for festival attendees regarding vehicle impoundment and the legitimacy of towing operations. The involvement of an entity that lacks required state business and license documentation complicates the legal recovery of fees and property.

J&B Towing charged a $562 fee for vehicle retrieval following the Aftershock festival. The company lacks the necessary California business and license searches required for legal operations.

The players

J&B Towing

A towing operator listed as active with the Department of Transportation but missing required state business credentials.

Sacramento Police Department

The local law enforcement agency currently investigating reports of improper towing practices.

Allied Universal

A security firm wrongly named on towing affidavits as the entity requesting vehicle removal.

The details

Drivers located their missing vehicles by calling a number on a temporary sign, which directed them to an office shared with an auto body shop on Del Paso Boulevard. Retrieved vehicles were held in a residential dirt lot without official signage. Towing receipts issued to owners were incomplete, missing vehicle identification numbers as well as specific tow and release times.

The Aftershock festival took place in October 2026.
The owner of J&B Towing claimed the company was legitimate on October 9, 2026.
This report was published on October 10, 2026.

The Home Front

This incident highlights a breakdown in the local oversight usually applied to private property towing. It underscores the importance of verifying towing company legitimacy against standards set by local and state regulatory codes.

If you suspect your vehicle was towed illegally, request a formal copy of the incident report from the Sacramento Police Department. Always verify that a tow company has active state business licenses before paying any retrieval fees for your property.

The takeaway

When parking for large events, photograph your vehicle and the surrounding signage to establish evidence of proper parking. Should you encounter a suspicious tow, contact the local police immediately to file a report regarding the company's legitimacy and the missing required paperwork.