Modesto raises penalty for Dumpster diving
Council members argue overkill versus safety from identity theft
By Adam Ashton, aashton@modbee.com
Beginning in March, Modesto police will be able to arrest people digging through garbage cans under a new ordinance the City Council approved Tuesday night.
The measure passed by a 5-2, vote, with supporters saying it would give police a [...]
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