Police report increasing organized shoplifting and code-enforcement activity in Jacinto City

Police Chief Joe Ayala told the Jacinto City Council the department has been "extremely busy dealing with shoplifting in the city," and that suspects are "reportedly working in groups." He said several people were recently arrested and charged after being taken to jail, and that enforcement has been aided by Flock cameras and residents reporting suspicious activity. Chief Ayala also reported numerous ordinance violations tied to unhealthy property conditions.