New laws result in California cracking down on organized retail theft with 800 arrests
(FOX40.COM) — Governor Gavin Newsom released a statement stating that with new laws and 800 arrests, the California Highway Patrol continues its efforts to take down organized retail theft with operations statewide. • Video above: How much will Americans spend during the holidays? As Halloween is over and the holiday shopping season is almost underway, Newsom […]
By Chase Smith Contributing Writer California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that new California Highway Patrol crime suppression teams will be deployed in major cities across the state, expanding a program officials say has already reduced violent and property crime. The teams will work in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento,…
(KRON) -- Six alleged thieves were nabbed and $900 in stolen merchandise was recovered during an organized retail theft sting at the Great Mall on Thursday, said the Milpitas Police Department. 8 pounds of meth, 2 guns found after a Sonoma County hotel overstay MPD said the operation swept across…
(KRON) -- An organized retail theft ring that targeted Northern California Home Depot stores in nearly 200 heists, stealing more than $92,000 in merchandise, has been “dismantled” following four arrests, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday. Authorities said the four suspects “crisscrossed California, stealing power tools, pliers, blades…