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 Asset Company as part of the agency s response to illegal homeless encampments and citizens complaints it was declared 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 informed Personnel explained sheriff s deputies had offered a wide range of guidance to people in the area experiencing homelessness including shelter mental physical condition services and substance abuse recovery Deputies also warned the individuals that camping on private property was prohibited Executives urged the community to overview suspected criminal activity to the sheriff s office at - - City News Provision