A fatal drug overdose, drug use by an officer, DUI while off-duty and indecent exposure at a crime scene prompted promises of tough new oversight and training at the San Jose Police Department.
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California Democrats See Abortion Rights as ‘Defining Issue’
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other California Democrats are counting on abortion rights to drive their voters to the polls. But some may still care more about crime, homelessness and inflation.
San Jose’s Deputy Police Chief Stanley McFadden is new Stockton Chief
Stockton officials cited McFadden’s 29 years experience in law enforcement and a large breadth of specialized assignments in San Jose.
Judge Rejects Sheriff Smith’s Pleas for Dismissal, as She Denies All Charges
The case against the sheriff will proceed because San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Nancy Fineman, in a ruling filed Thursday, rejected Smith’s requests that misconduct charges be dismissed.
Katherine Lucero Says She’s Committed to Overhaul of State’s Juvenile Justice System
Goal of new Office of Youth and Community Restoration is to return youth offenders to their communities, says former Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge.
Justice Department Announces Nationwide Arrests for COVID-19 Fraud, including Two Locals
Criminal charges were announced against a man and a woman in Santa Cruz County and three other Californians, as well as owners and executives of medical businesses, physicians and manufacturers of fake COVID-19 vaccination record cards with losses greater than $149 million.
San Francisco 49ers Place Big Bet with 300k Cindy Chavez IE
In December, 49ers executives Jed York and Al Guido announced their support of Cindy Chavez for San Jose mayor, and have followed up with campaign cash.
Six Men Arrested for Smash-and-grab Jewelry Heists
The long-term multiunit investigation identified and arrested six men who allegedly worked in concert between October 2021 and January 2022 to commit smash-and-grab thefts in San Jose.
Police Announce Attempted Murder Charges in Holiday Oakridge Mall Shooting, Release Video
Two 19-year-olds, Ulises Jimenez and Paul Lebeau, will face robbery charges, while their robbery victim, 18-year-old Naylen Hobson Plattner, has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder in connection with the Dec. 20 mall incident.
Gilroy Council Member Cited for Role in Fatal Halloween Party
Independent report concluded that Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz violated Gilroy city ordinances in connection with an October 2021 party that ended in the fatal shooting of one teen and wounding of three others.
FBI, IRS, DEA and SF Prosecutors Shut Down Multi-billion-dollar ‘Hydra’ Cryptocurrency in Darknet
In a stunning announcement this week, Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Francisco is leading the prosecution of a Russia-based mastermind accused of running Hydra, the world’s largest and longest-running illegal 'darknet' crptocurrency market, which federal agencies say they have put out of business.
More Police, More Policing Reforms Supported in Latest Power Poll
Nuanced positions regarding law enforcement defy stereotypical attitudes found in some media accounts
San Jose Man Nabbed in Fremont Sexual Predator Sting
Detectives posed online as a 16-year-old female and started chatting with the San Jose suspect on various communication platforms,
San Jose Police Release Photos, Video of Scene Where Officer Shot Man Holding Gun
Police Chief Anthony Mata said officers saw a man with a handgun pointed at other people. He said officers repeatedly asked the man to drop the gun before one officer fired shots that hit the man, who was taken to a local hospital with non-lethal injuries.
Mayor Liccardo: San Jose Road Fatalities Need Focused Response
A week ago, we lost a 25-year-old resident Diego Castanon to another tragic roadway fatality. According to news accounts, Diego rode his Yamaha motorcycle off Story Road near Capitol Expressway and collided with an electrical box and light pole on the curb. Our families have lost loved ones in traffic-related deaths at an unprecedented rate in recent months–23 such deaths in 2022 alone.
Former San Jose City Inspector Convicted of Soliciting Bribes, Sex at Massage Parlors
William Gerry, 47, who worked in code enforcement for San Jose from 2007 to 2019, was accused of demanding money to grant permits or ignore code violations, and coerced some people to perform sex acts.
