Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California is not tracking retail theft suspects after arrests
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail,
California voters pass ballot measure to strengthen penalties for retail theft and drug crimes
There has been an explosion in retail theft across the state that has caused stores to raise prices, lock up items, and in multiple cases, close up shop. Proposition 36 increases penalties for smash-and-grab crimes when three or more people act together to ...
California Increases Penalties for Retail Theft with a Focus on Repeat Offenders
Californians overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36 — which increases the penalties for certain theft and drug crimes.
Prop 36 supporters say it will combat California's retail theft. Here's what to know.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
Calif. voters approve Prop. 36, making some theft, drug crimes felonies
California voters approved a ballot measure that would reclassify some misdemeanor theft and drug crimes as felonies, essentially undoing a previous ballot measure that big-box retailers and law enforcement officials have long blamed for increases in theft,
Retail theft, minimum wage: Here's the 10 ballot measures California voters are deciding
Here's how California voted on statewide measures in the 2024 election, including Proposition 36 on retail theft and fentanyl.
California Proposition 36 is approved by voters, allowing stronger penalties for theft, drug offenses
California voters have passed Proposition 36, the Associated Press projects, approving changes that will roll back criminal justice reforms from a contentious 2014 ballot measure that lessened the penalties for some crimes including theft and drug possession.
Prop 36, which would increase penalties for theft and drug arrests, passed by California voters
Proposition 36, one of this year’s most high-profile and divisive ballot measures in California, has been approved by voters with overwhelming support. The law will enact harsher penalties for repeat theft and drug crimes,
Voters likely to approve Prop. 36 to toughen penalties for theft and drug crimes
Polling support for the ballot measure surpassed 70% ahead of Election Day; opponents voiced wariness over impact on the prison population and diversion programs.
Californians passing Prop 36 to increase penalties for repeat retail theft offenders, fentanyl drug dealers
California voters approve Prop 36 to crack down on repeat retail theft offenders and drug dealers who sell fentanyl.
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Man accused of multi-state retail theft scheme arrested in Utah
A man accused of traveling the country and stealing products from home improvement stores before returning them for money was ...
Three arrested for retail theft, return fraud of more than $52k from Salt Lake Co. stores
Three people with extensive criminal histories were arrested for their involvement in retail theft and return fraud at T.J.
San Jose man arrested in connection with retail theft spree
Since March, the San Jose Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft Detail has investigated 113 retail theft ...
18 suspects arrested, cited in Southern California retail theft bust
Eighteen suspects could face criminal charges following a massive retail theft bust targeting stores across San Bernardino ...
Naperville woman awaiting trial for retail theft charged with stealing $1,600 in Home Depot goods
A Naperville woman already facing retail theft charges was arrested just four months later for allegedly stealing more than ...
Walnut Creek retail theft operation nets 6 arrests, over $4,000 in recovered merchandise
Authorities in the East Bay recently collaborated on a retail theft crackdown against thieves targeting Walnut Creek stores ...
7 arrested, cited in SFPD retail theft operation
Seven individuals were arrested, cited and released after a retail theft police operation, said the San Francisco Police ...
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Campbell police use cameras to combat retail theft
A West Valley police department is one of the first in Santa Clara County to target organized retail theft by monitoring ...
Pleasant Prairie police arrest 3 connected to Oshkosh Nike store theft
On Saturday, October 26, police were informed that a national retail theft group, responsible for a theft at a Nike store in Oshkosh, was targeting the Nike store in the Premium Outlet Mall in ...