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La Mesa reports drop in property crime, expands homeless outreach and honors fallen officer
City of La Mesa · March 11, 2026
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Mayor Mark Rapistathis said property crime fell 11% and the city's Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement team housed 62 people this year (204 since 2021), and he honored Officer Lauren Craven, who died in the line of duty on Oct. 20.
Mayor Mark Rapistathis said La Mesa "saw an 11% reduction in property crime" in 2025 and reported significant decreases in commercial burglary, theft and auto theft. He credited efforts by police and public safety partners while acknowledging personnel changes, promotions and new team members in…
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