22 charged in food benefit scheme, drug sales at Mountain View market, authorities say

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San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit and Mayor Todd Gloria said the action came in response to community concerns about the violence at Mike's Market

An investigation focused on a Mountain View neighborhood market led to prosecutors filing 221 charges against 22 people — store clerks and alleged gang members — who authorities say used the business as a front for drug sales, officials announced Monday.

Police and prosecutors allege clerks at Mike’s Market on Ocean View Boulevard joined forces with documented gang members in a scheme to convert money on Electronic Benefits Transfer cards — similar to debit cards — into cash for customers. EBT cards are intended to help people who receive public assistance buy food.

Prosecutors allege two clerks pocketed nearly $2 million in food assistance benefits, although they did not say over what period of time. The indictment outlines several instances in which the defendants allegedly committed the grand theft and drug sales between June and August.

He and San Diego police Chief David Nisleit said the investigation came in response to calls for action from residents who said they were on edge over the violence around Mike’s Market.Some residents said the city needs to invest in their communities to address the root causes of gun violence Gloria echoed the chief’s comments. He said he, Nisleit and City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera, whose district includes Mountain View, met with residents in the spring and promised to take action.Residents previously told the Union-Tribune that Mike’s Market attracts crowds and violence.

Bridge Community Center offers resources to community members in a neighborhood where gun violence is a chronic problem

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