Jose Tamaronis-Caldera and Richard Garcia, migrant gang members tied to a Venezuelan gang, were arrested in a drug raid but released without bail after prosecutors downgraded charges to misdemeanors. The shop owner also faced reduced charges, leading to all three being back on the streets. Law enforcement criticized the decision, emphasizing their gang ties and ongoing criminal activities, while highlighting how lenient policies have contributed to their release. Immigration sources indicated they entered the US under previous policies and one now faces deportation.
"These are not misguided individuals. They're documented members of a known violent criminal enterprise, a gang who has planted their flag here by entrenching themselves in narcotics, gun and human trafficking."
"If we did our jobs with criminals we wouldn't have ICE scouring our streets for detainees."
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