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HomeFeaturedEscaped Inmate Daniel Lopez Zavala and Girlfriend Captured in San Jose

Escaped Inmate Daniel Lopez Zavala and Girlfriend Captured in San Jose

The San Benito County sheriff reports that Daniel Lopez Zavala, was locate with his girlfriend Luz Mendoza.

San Benito County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Re: Escaped Inmate Daniel Lopez Zavala Capture

Escaped Inmate Daniel Lopez Zavala and Girlfriend Captured in San Jose. Credit SBSO

ESCAPEE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY**

Tonight around 7 pm, SBCSO Deputies along San Jose Police Department followed a lead to a hotel in San Jose where Daniel Lopez Zavala, was locate with his girlfriend Luz Mendoza (31 years old, from Hollister) We know Luz helped Mr. Zavala during his escape and we are recommending full prosecution of her as well.

We are working on bolstering internal security measures to prevent this from happening in the future. We are also working with the government of San Benito County to address staffing concerns.

We want to thank all of our allied agencies who helped during this incident and the community for their ongoing support.

Source: KSBW Action News 8

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