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Sheriff's sergeant says thefts nearly tripled in February; council weighs CSO shifts, coordination with Citadel security
Summary
A sheriff's sergeant reported a sharp rise in thefts and increases in misdemeanor filings for February 2026, prompting council discussion about assigning Commerce Public Safety Officers, budgeting additional deputy shifts, and coordinating with the Citadel shopping center's security team.
Sergeant Cortez told the City of Commerce council on March 10 that thefts in February nearly tripled compared with January and that auto thefts and aggravated assaults also rose. He said the sheriff's area submitted 35 complaints to the district attorney in February (five felony, 30 misdemeanor) and that misdemeanor filings increased substantially year over year.
"It is almost, 3 times more thefts in the month of…
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