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California Father, Daughter Nabbed for Alleged Role in $400,000 Retail Theft Ring

A third suspect, the alleged leader of the fencing operation, is accused of storing stolen merchandise in his LA-area home and selling it at a swap meet.
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California Father, Daughter Nabbed for Alleged Role in $400,000 Retail Theft Ring
A California Highway Patrol vehicle in Orange, Calif., on May 22, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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A Southern California father and his daughter were arrested in connection with a $400,000 retail theft operation that sold stolen items at a swap meet, the California Highway Patrol announced Aug. 20.

Johny Arciniegas-Cortes, 46, and his daughter Paula Arciniegas, 28,  were arrested Aug. 14 by CHP investigators in  Anaheim.

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Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.