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Tracy Police Raid Marijuana Grow Houses

A spokesperson for the Tracy Police Department has confirmed that officers have raided three Marijuana grow houses.  Three people were arrested and additional three suspects remain at large.

Officers said more than 1,300 plants were seized at the time of the raids.
 
The first raid is said to have taken place last Tuesday.  It was at that time that a search warrant was executed at a 4,000+ square foot home on Kagehiro Drive.
Tracy Police Department officers said they began monitoring the residence after (more…)

By |June 21st, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on Tracy Police Raid Marijuana Grow Houses
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No Expansion For San Joaquin County Jail

The San Joaquin County Jail has turned down more than $80 million in state funding that would have enabled it to add more bed space.

A spokesperson for the detention facility said this decision is a complete reversal from a previous push to expand. Back then, it was believed that having the ability to house more criminals would help reduce instances of crime within the county.
 
The County Board of Supervisors has pointed out that adding the planned 1,280 beds would increase the jail's operating costs by more than $70 million each year.

The supervisors feel that money can be better spent. A spokesperson …

By |June 13th, 2013|News, San Joaquin County|Comments Off on No Expansion For San Joaquin County Jail
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Men Held At San Joaquin Jail On Million Dollar Bail Amounts

Two men have been booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on charges that have landed them multi million dollar bail amounts.

Defendant Samuel Inguanzo's bail has been set at $2.9 million whereas defendant Manuel Pelayo's bail has been set at $4 million.  The defendants are accused of murdering a Tracey resident earlier this year.   Pelayo faces a number of charges including premeditated murder, use of a firearm in a felony, street terrorism, carrying a loaded firearm, carrying a concealed firearm and others.  He is 20 years old.    Defendant Inguanzo faces charges of premediated murder, carrying a loaded firearm, street …

By |June 5th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on Men Held At San Joaquin Jail On Million Dollar Bail Amounts
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More Beds Needed At San Joaquin County Jail

A spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Jail has confirmed that a Grand Jury has issued a report which says the county should add bed space to the county's detention center.  They have also suggested a beefing up of law enforcement services and justice staffing.   The report was released approximately one week ago.

It was found that the county is doing what they can in order to protect the public, but additional steps need to be taken.  They have acknowledged that budget cuts and lack of funding has been a key issue.  The report was not meant to criticize, they …

By |May 30th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on More Beds Needed At San Joaquin County Jail
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San Joaquin County Jail Expansion Still Being Considered

The county board of supervisors said that while they are still considering a measure which would allow for expansion of the San Joaquin County Jail a final decision has not yet been made.  The vote, they said, is expected to come in about two weeks.   The county was awarded $80 million in jail construction funds in 2008.   The plans to expand the jail, however, were on the table long before those monies were available.

The biggest concern is not construction costs, but the annual expense of running a larger facility.  It is estimated that operations costs could top $70 …

By |May 27th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on San Joaquin County Jail Expansion Still Being Considered
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Former San Joaquin County Jail Inmate Praises Realignment

A former San Joaquin County Jail inmate has said he is thankful for the state's prisoner realignment program.  The man in question, Dustin Cahoon said he feels blessed to have the tools to allow him to be on the straight and narrow.

The realignment was implemented in late 2011.  It required certain populations of inmates be transferred from state prisons to county jails to serve out their sentences.  Local detention centers soon began bursting at the seams.  This has led many facilities throughout the state, including the San Joaquin County Jail to begin releasing local inmates early.  Although some of …

By |May 20th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on Former San Joaquin County Jail Inmate Praises Realignment
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Lingerie Thief Booked Into San Joaquin County Jail

A spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Jail has confirmed they are detaining a local lingerie thief in lieu of $100,000 bail.   The defendant was taken into custody approximately one minute after committing the crime.   The Ripon Police have been credited with their fast acting and swift response.

The incident unfolded late last week after a clerk at a local woman's clothing store placed a call to police.  The woman said a woman had come into the storefront and had swiped close to $200 worth of lingerie.   Law enforcement agents were already in the area and were able to respond …

By |May 13th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on Lingerie Thief Booked Into San Joaquin County Jail
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Car Thief Suspects Arrested By Lodi PD

An officer with the Lodi Police Department is credited with finding two stolen cars and arresting three believed vehicle thieves.  A department spokesperson said one of the cars was pulled from a local ditch.

The incident unfolded late last Tuesday night when the officer saw a vehicle that had been called in as stolen.  It matched the given description perfectly and officer Nick Weldon signaled the driver to pull over.  The driver did not comply and instead engaged police in a high-speed chase.   A Lodi PD spokesperson said the chase was abandoned after backup was unavailable and speeds became unsafe.

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By |April 30th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on Car Thief Suspects Arrested By Lodi PD
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Stockton Police Participate In Large Drug Bust

Earlier last week the Stockton Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and other local law enforcement agencies participated in something called Operation Gideon IV.  The operation was a joint effort in which more than 20 raids and 200 law enforcement actions were taken.  A total of 84 firearms, including machine guns and short barrel rifles were seized.  More than 50 people were arrested.  Approximately 21 pounds of marijuana, 100 grams of heroin, 36 pounds of methamphetamine and 55 grams of crack were also seized.

Authorities have said that drug trafficking is a leading cause of (more…)

By |April 27th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on Stockton Police Participate In Large Drug Bust
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Increased Medical Costs At San Joaquin County Jail

Officials at the San Joaquin County Jail have confirmed that medical costs at county detention centers have gone up markedly due to the state's inmate realignment program.  Many doctors and nurses say they are seeing many more patients now than in years past.  Some of the inmates are chronically ill.  All of these changes have led to an increase in the county's out of pocket expenses when it comes to providing medical care.

Jail staff have pointed out that county facilities were initially designed to detain inmates for up to a year.  Under the state's prisoner realignment program, under which …

By |April 7th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on Increased Medical Costs At San Joaquin County Jail
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