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San Joaquin County leaders highlight crime‑fighting units, anti‑fentanyl push and retail‑theft initiative
Summary
Sheriff Pat Withrow and District Attorney Ron Freitas told the county's State of the County audience on Sept. 12 that expanded staffing, new enforcement units and prosecution partnerships aim to curb sideshows, fentanyl distribution and retail theft. Officials cited reduced crime rates and announced new task forces and programs.
San Joaquin County Sheriff Pat Withrow and District Attorney Ron Freitas used the county's Sept. 12 State of the County address to describe expanded enforcement and prosecution efforts aimed at reducing violent crime, disrupting fentanyl distribution and holding retail thieves accountable.
Sheriff Pat Withrow said the sheriff's office has created a special services division to address homelessness‑related issues and ag‑related crimes and has added patrol motorcycles, a mounted unit and a dive team to protect waterways. "Violent crimes in the county...are down 20%, and overall crimes…
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