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 Deposit Association as part of the agency s response to illegal homeless encampments and constituents complaints it was revealed 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 disclosed Agents stated sheriff s deputies had offered a wide range of information to people in the area experiencing homelessness including shelter mental healthcare services and substance abuse medicine Deputies also warned the individuals that camping on private property was prohibited Agents urged the populace to record suspected criminal activity to the sheriff s office at - - City News Amenity