Prosecutors said Francisco Castillo, a county jail guard, approved the beating in the jail beforehand, provided rubber gloves to one attacker, opened the victim’s cell, watched as the beating took place, and then covered it up.
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New CA Law will Stop Sheriffs from Medically Examining Deaths in Their Own Jails
In January 2027, independent medical investigations in California will be required for all deaths in custody — including those in county jails and state prisons, as well as deaths that occur during arrests.
Former Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker Gets Work Program Alternative to Jail for Perjury
The sentencing will allow Becker to participate in a three-days-per-week work program under supervision of the Sheriff’s Office.
New Library at Elmwood Jail Offers Women an Oasis for Learning
The partnership between Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and the county Library District provides curated works, selected by residents.
San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres Resigns, Arrested, Jailed
Torres was arrested for lewd acts with a child and is being held without bail tonight. It remained unclear this evening whether the arrest Tuesday afternoon was based on new revelations of sexual misconduct or on Torres' sexually explicit emails and videos revealed in an Oct. 1 police affidavit.
Former Santa Clara County Jail Guards Plead Guilty to 2015 Fatal Beating of Michael Tyree
All three defendants – Matthew Farris, 36, Jereh Lubrin, 37 and Rafael Rodriguez, 40 – admitted to voluntary manslaughter, seven years after being convicted of second-degree murder and two years after those convictions were overturned by an appellate court.
Jail for Business Owner Who Imported Infested Tropical Fruit
Judge sentences business owner to jail term after partner avoids jail with a guilty plea for illegally smuggling fruit from Vietnam.
Los Gatos Man, a Former HGTV Star, Sentenced to Jail for $10M Scams
Prosecutors said Charles Hill of Los Gatos, star of 'Flip It to Win It,' admitted that while he claimed he bought dilapidated homes, fixed them up and then sold them for a profit, in reality he pocketed millions in fraudulently obtained money.
San Jose Police Begin Non-jail Option for First-time DUI Arrestees
The preliminary DUI pilot program in Santa Clara County will be limited to arrestees who are non-violent, first-time misdemeanor DUI arrestees to avoid spending time in jail, while receiving alcohol-related support services at the Mission Street Recovery Station in San Jose.
San Jose Business Owner Jailed for Failing to Pay Overtime
Martin Helda pleaded guilty to three fraud counts, including Workers Compensation Premium Fraud, Employment Development Department fraud and wage theft.
Accused Child Molester Found Dead in Santa Clara County Jail
The jail death is the fourth in-custody death in the county in 2023 and the third in-custody death at a Santa Clara County jail since March.
Fentanyl Overdoses at Elmwood Jail Prompt Sheriff to Begin Investigation, Add More Searches
To combat the presence of fentanyl in the correctional facility, Jonsen said he has taken “extraordinary” measures, including conducting multiple facility searches, more frequent welfare checks and numerous K-9 searches.
Investigation of Injuries to Jail Inmate Protected Sheriff’s Office, Oversight Report Concludes
The Office of Correction and Law Enforcement looked at the treatment of inmate Andrew Hogan in August 2018, who was paid a $10 million settlement for injuries he received in a county jail transport van.
Poll Respondents Wary of Rising Costs of Santa Clara County Jail
Meanwhile, San Jose Inside Power Poll respondents favor some kind of gas tax rebate—even the environmentalists.
Suspect Dies in Custody in Santa Clara County Main Jail
A preliminary investigation indicated there were no signs of foul play.
Gilroy Woman Gets 45 Days in Jail for Role in Attack on U.S. Capitol
Imelda Castro admitted that she climbed through a broken window and entered the Capitol on Jan. 6, that she knew she did so without permission and that she filmed herself in the Capitol in a series of videos.
