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City, DA Defer to Feds and the Police Union to Continue Fentanyl Probe
One day after the police union announced it would hire an independent investigator, San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata said on Twitter there would be no internal departmental investigation of possible police officer involvement in illegal activities at the 1,100-member union.
Local NAACP: Independent Investigation of San Jose Police Union Needed
The San Jose/Silicon Valley NAACP wants an independent, transparent, and comprehensive investigation of the SJPOA and any public agency named in association with the alleged international fentanyl smuggling network.
Homeland Security Accuses Top San Jose Police Union Official of Smuggling Fentanyl into the U.S.
Joanne Segovia is accused of buying and distributing opioids for eight years, running some transactions from her San Jose Police Officers’ Association office.
San Jose Police Arrest Suspect in Multiple School Burglaries, Thefts
Detectives said Juan Rodriguez, 44, targeted portable classrooms without alarm systems during late night and early morning hours, pried open locked doors and stole electronic items, including audio and visual equipment for hearing and vision-impaired students.
Palo Alto Police Arrest Man for Hate Crime Threats
A 35-year-old Walnut Creek man was arrested on suspicion of crimes that include misdemeanor battery, assault and a hate crime in connection with the March 3 incidents in downtown Palo Alto.
San Jose Police Arrest Man They Say Used Explosives to Damage PG&E Transformers
Peter Karasav, 35, was arrested in the 600 block of Potomac Court morning of March 2 and investigators said they found explosive materials and possible narcotics activity at a home there.
State Can’t Say Why Records of Some Police Shootings of Unarmed People Are Missing
California Department of Justice can’t say how many cases it chose not to investigate during the past 18 months under a new state law, which aimed to ensure state oversight of police shootings.
New San Jose Mayor Seeks Police Headcount Increases, County Support on Safety Issues
In a Tuesday interview, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan discussed prioritizing public safety and accelerating housing construction to address the homelessness crisis.
‘Sextortion’ Scheme Led to Teen Suicide in San Jose, Police Say
A 25-year-old Southern California man is in custody for allegedly taking part in a financial sextortion scheme that played a role in the suicide of a 17-year-old San Jose boy.
Police Arrest Suspect in Drive-by Shooting at Palo Alto Steak House
A former employee of the steak house at the Stanford Shopping Center, Zachary Michael Ginsberg, 32, of San Jose, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and shooting at an occupied building after allegedly firing at least two rounds that struck the window of the restaurant and an unoccupied vehicle.
Mt. View Police Arrest Five for Summer Murder at Shoreline
The five suspects, who appear to be associated with the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in San Francisco, were arrested Tuesday as suspects in the murder of 41-year-old Bakersfield resident Juan Gonzalez and the brutal assault of an off-duty police officer at a Chris Stapleton concert.
Palo Alto Police Looking for Motorist Who Struck Bicyclist
A bicylist near University Avenue and Webster Street reported that a driver of a passing vehicle called him a racial epithet, spat on him and then intentionally collided with him, causing a minor injury. The suspect is unknown and at large.
Federal Jury Sends Mixed Signals in Awarding $1M to Family of Police Shooting Victim
Jurors in the U.S. District Court in San Jose rejected claims by the widow of Jacob Dominguez that San Jose Police Officer Michael Pina had violated the shooting victim's Fourth and 14th Amendment rights.
Police Investigating Report of Late-night Sexual Assault at Palo Alto Transit Center
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 40s, about 6 feet 3 inches tall, with a lanky frame and beard. He was wearing an orange beanie hat. The victim told police that she had seen the suspect recently on the late-night bus.
Off-duty San Jose Police Officer Says Bullet Fired from Passing Car Hit His Vehicle
The officer, who was not identified, reported that he was not injured when his personal vehicle was struck at least one time by gun fire on Highway 101 near Route 85.
