Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story speaks out about the ongoing case of Neil Garcia, a repeat offender with a lengthy criminal history and numerous felony charges. Despite his history, Garcia has been deemed incompetent to stand trial, leading to repeated dismissals of his cases without consequences, treatment, or resources. Story highlights several recent incidents involving Garcia, including shoplifting, threats, assaults, and vandalism, all of which have been met with lenient judicial decisions. The chief argues that this issue is not isolated and calls for changes in how the courts handle repeat offenders deemed incompetent, emphasizing the need for new approaches to address the cycle of crime and release for the safety of the community and the well-being of offenders.

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