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Jail expansion: Last option in crime fight?
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There is no room at the inn. Those arrested for petty, non-violent crimes end up back on the street in a couple of days – some within 24-hours – only for police to often run across them for the same crime. Supervisor Steve Bestolarides, whose district includes all of Lathrop and a good portion of Manteca is examining options — including expanding the jail — to meet the need that AB 109 – commonly referred to as the “realignment” bill that was passed by the California legislature and signed by the Governor.