PAROLEE IN COUNTY VOUCHER PROGRAM IS ARRESTED FOR FENTANYL POSSESSION

By Miriam Raftery

March 30, 2023 (El Cajon) – El Cajon Police yesterday arrested Peter Cusimano, 51, for possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. Officers had stopped him for causing a traffic hazard in the 1300 block of East Main St. and upon learning that he was on probation for carrying a concealed weapon, the officers conduced a search, according to lieutenant Darrin Forster.

“Cusimano told El Cajon Police Officers he has been a participant in the San Diego County homeless voucher program since January. Cusimano said the contractor for county homeless vouchers, Equus Workforce Solutions, was in the process of moving him to a different hotel due to him staying the maximum amount of 28 days at one place,” Lt. Forster says.

Cusimano was arrested for the fentanyl and drug paraphernalia and released on a citation.