After several people complained to law enforcement officials regarding a couple begging for money at a Chevron gas station in San Jacinto, the duo was arrested on Thursday Oct. 4 just before 4 p.m., it was reported today.
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San Jacinto residents Ruben Zavala, 33 and Patricia Rodriquez, 40, were both were arrested for trespassing and panhandling.
Sgt. Joey Nardone explained the city of San Jacinto takes a zero tolerance stance against panhandling.
The suspects were booked into Smith Correctional Facility.
Anyone with further information regarding this case can contact Officer Searl of the San Jacinto Police Department at 951-654-2702.
Stephanie D. Schulte is a writer/photographer with SWRNN. She can be reached at stephanie.schulte@swrnn.com.
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Was this the chevron on Ramona because they are there everyday!! I even seen a lady cry because she was scared of them so she gave them money even management was told about them everyday they did nothing about it the couple would sit by the bathroom and just wait for a easy prey sickening!! Every store you go to in hemet or San jacinto you get hit up by people begging for money!! Even in the stores I just say sorry I have to feed my family to !!
“Sgt. Joey Nardone explained the city of San Jacinto takes a zero tolerance stance against panhandling”
But they have all kinds of tolerance for greedy, corrupt and criminal city council members when those crooks push for a county contract for their “police” services.