As Independence Day approaches, with its skies traditionally lit by pyrotechnic displays, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office puts a damper on illegal fireworks enthusiasts. An investigation that scoured social media for illicit activities led to the arrest of a Livermore man last Wednesday, just weeks before the festivities. The Eden Township Substation’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) and other investigative units were central in identifying 19-year-old Juan Carlos Cruz Jr. during a crackdown to curb the hazards associated with unauthorized fireworks, according to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
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