Deputies arrest, cite individuals at East County homeless encampment

A San Diego Sheriff s cruiser Photo by Chris Stone Times of San Diego Four arrests were made during an operation conducted by the San Diego County Sheriff s Office s Homeless Assistance Supply Club as part of the agency s response to illegal homeless encampments and residents complaints it was released Friday The operation was conducted Wednesday in Lakeside and El Cajon with citations issued for various offenses that include excessive trash and debris originating from motorhomes parked in a residential neighborhood where vehicles were towed the agency stated Authorities mentioned sheriff s deputies had offered a wide range of guidance to people in the area experiencing homelessness including shelter mental robustness services and substance abuse cure Deputies also warned the individuals that camping on private property was prohibited Executives urged the populace to analysis suspected criminal activity to the sheriff s office at - - City News Arrangement