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C.D. Wilkinson: The proof’s in the pictures, criminals being released

Re “Car Theft Suspects” (Page B2, Nov. 15): Numbers don’t lie: From Oct. 30 through Nov. 12, a dozen people were arrested for auto theft. Of the 12, seven were on probation for other offenses, possibly a previous auto theft charge. Yet, our correctional system is turning criminals back onto the streets by the hundreds. What’s wrong with this picture?

C.D. Wilkinson, Modesto

This story was originally published November 17, 2014 at 3:48 PM with the headline "C.D. Wilkinson: The proof’s in the pictures, criminals being released."

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