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Gang Ties Suspected in Prowling Arrests

One teenager and two adults were arrested after a report of broken car windows, according to Napa police. Arrest information does not indicate convictions.

A report of vandalism drew police to a quiet north Napa neighborhood at about 1:15 a.m. Sunday, according to a shift activity log released by the :

Officers responded to vehicle vandalisms in the area of Myrtle and California Boulevard. Several windows had been shattered out.

A few minutes later a similar incident was occurring in the area of Central Avenue and Marin Street. Officers responded.

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Three subjects were located hiding in nearby yards.

All three were arrested for prowling.

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One of the subjects was a juvenile currently on probation.

He was booked at the .

The two other suspects, 19-year-old Americo Hernandez and Francisco Cervantes, who turns 20 next month, were booked at the where Cervantes was also charged with a probation violation, according to the police report.

Police said they are still investigating the incident and that it appears to be gang-related.

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