Suspect in Custody for Salem Store Robbery Last Year

Published February 4, 2014

Suspect in custody for Salem store robbery last year
Victor Garcia, 38, had been in jail after being convicted on drug charges in Massachusetts until recently. After completing his sentence … His sentence was deferred for a year upon the condition he complete a drug treatment program. Garcia is charged …
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