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South El Monte sees year-over-year drop in Part 1 crimes, sheriff’s deputy says
Summary
Deputy Ayers told the City Council that Part 1 crimes in South El Monte are down year‑over‑year, with notable decreases in burglary, theft and grand‑theft auto; deputies also described arrests tied to burglary tools and stolen-property rings and said fireworks activity this Fourth of July was lighter than last year.
Deputy Ayers presented June crime data to the South El Monte City Council, reporting an overall one‑year decrease of about 7% in Part 1 crimes and larger declines in specific categories. The department recorded a 25% decrease in burglaries, a 14% decrease in thefts and a 23% decrease in grand‑theft auto, Ayers said. He told the council the city recorded 309 Part 1 incidents so far in 2025 and 402 arrests year‑to‑date.
The deputy described several recent arrests linked…
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