Just another day in the life of a Modesto County Sherrif Deputy
Aviles has seen stripped houses before on the eviction beat, but never one so thoroughly denuded: Every cabinet, sink, toilet, light fixture and even light-switch faceplate was gone. Later, the daughter of the homeowner explained, “We’ve sold cars, furniture, everything we could to put food on the table.”
It’s one of many stories deputies have heard as the recession continues its forlorn sweep through America. Tasked with the unenviable duty of evicting homeowners and renters in the county, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies get a close-up view of how people under severe economic duress react — from the guy who attacked them with a samurai sword to the proud homeowner who was still primping her house for new occupants when the deputies turned up to kick her out.
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