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Authorities warn residents of uptick in burglaries allegedly being committed by South American crime rings

10/22/2022 4:20:00 AM

Authorities warn residents of uptick in burglaries allegedly being committed by South American crime rings

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Authorities warn residents of uptick in burglaries allegedly being committed by South American crime rings Members of the crime rings are reportedly coming to the States acting as tourists before hitting affluent neighborhoods. Similar instances have been tracked from San Diego County to Ventura County since the beginning of the year. Southern California law enforcement officials are warning residents to be extra cautious after a noted increase in crime and burglaries that are allegedly being committed by South American crime rings. The increase has been on the minds of many Angelenos in recent months, as follow-home robberies, catalytic converter thefts and a litany of other crimes have continued to make headlines. In July, police issued an alert to residents throughout the Southland, warning of an increase in robberies, and several law enforcement agencies have upped their task forces and patrols with seemingly no end in sight.  Read more:
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I would like this feature for all government services, please. 03:01 Southern California law enforcement officials are warning residents to be extra cautious after a noted increase in crime and burglaries that are allegedly being committed by South American crime rings.of 9 Hays County Election personnel load voting machines onto a truck to be taken to early voting polling locations from their offices in San Marcos on Thursday, Oct.TUCSON, Ariz.a That's the tactic John Fetterman, the Democratic nominee in Pennsylvania's Senate race, used in a recent campaign video to defend his dangerous record of keeping criminals on the streets instead of in jail.   The increase has been on the minds of many Angelenos in recent months, as follow-home robberies, catalytic converter thefts and a litany of other crimes have continued to make headlines. In July, police issued an alert to residents throughout the Southland, warning of an increase in robberies, and several law enforcement agencies have upped their task forces and patrols with seemingly no end in sight. Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographer Show Less HAYS COUNTY — With the Nov.  For one Huntington Harbor neighborhood, those warnings became a reality when eight different homes were robbed in the span of a month. “That is completely inappropriate.  Despite efforts from Huntington Beach Police Department, installing surveillance signage and cameras and adding patrols in the area, residents say nothing has changed. It will be the first statewide election since Hays County was named the fastest-growing county not only in Texas, but in the entire U.  Lisa Rudy "We have alarms. John gave a second chance to those who deserve it: nonviolent offenders, marijuana users. You could have motion sensors. among counties with a population of 100,000 people or more, according to the 2020 U. Cázares-Kelly says site workers are ready to respond if groups gather at these sites. They're still getting in. They don't care," said Lisa Rudy, whose home was burglarized weeks ago. census."They're in and out in five minutes. Because these are protected rights. They know. Sandwiched in between the booming metropolitan areas of San Antonio and Austin and bisected by the bustling I-35 corridor, Hays County grew by 53 percent between 2010 and 2020. First, Fetterman recommended to Pennsylvania Gov. They're watching us they know when we are not there." Police say that crime rates have jumped back up pre-pandemic levels, a portion of which they're attributing to a new trend in burglaries that are allegedly being committed by South American crime rings. Over the past 20 years, Hays has “ping-ponged back and forth” in terms of electing both Democrats and Republicans to state and local seats, said Colin Strother, a political strategist from Buda. Voter advocate organizations like Mi Familia Vota say, in the end, these groups end up doing more harm than good.  They claim that members of these rings, referred to as SATG, or South American Theft Groups, are coming to America under the guise of tourists before hitting homes throughout Southern California.  The crimes have been committed from San Diego up to Ventura County, often targeting affluent neighborhoods. 8, the winners and losers of the election are anyone’s guess. Police note that the majority of the burglaries happen towards the end of the week, often when the homeowners are out to dinner. And they do it well… I think there’s a way of participating. Furthermore, it should be noted that Fetterman's vote to release Rodriguez was supported by none other than Larry Krasner, Philadelphia's useless left-wing district attorney.   They often enter through the second floor of the home and leave in a"high-end vehicle," so they can blend in with the surrounding area. “That has such a personal impact on families and small businesses; I don’t see partisan stuff creeping into the county judge’s race like you would expect to see at the gubernatorial level.  Cari Castandeda's home was targeted under the exact same M.O. The county has added four new polling places to accommodate its expected increase in voters for early voting, which runs Oct.” Rodriguez-Greer encourages voters to avoid any potential intimidation by voting by mail—or early at an in-person site.  "They took our ladder, went up there, and that's exactly how they got in," she said."I don't feel safe here anymore. 4. Releasing more criminals on the street endangers the lives of police officers everywhere. And I want that back. People can also report it to the Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-877-THE-VOTE. I'm not sure how we get that back. “We’re one of the faster-growing counties in the nation, and if you look at our census numbers, I would expect that type of growth in our voter registration." A task force was created in an attempt to curb this incidents back in January, but residents don't feel it's enough. Instead, they've taken matters into their own hands, putting together a community crime newsletter to keep each other informed. 8: Hays County judge race For the top elected seat in the county, incumbent Democratic Judge Ruben Becerra is facing off against current Precinct 2 Commissioner and Republican Mark Jones.  As they continue to work towards a solution, police advise residents to always make it seem like you're home, even when you aren't. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER. They recommend locking all doors and windows, even those upstairs, and leave lights on. He succeeded Republican Judge Bert Cobb, who had been on medical leave and wasn’t seeking re-election.  Additionally, they warn against ever making plans to leave known, even if it's just heading to dinner. . He was among the first to sign a San Marcos ballot initiative in February calling for the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana possession in the city, a referendum that will be on the city’s November ballot.