Police Report July 5 - 11, 2009

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

Officer Involved Shooting Location: Bowe Ave. & El Camino Real
Please see the specific news releases regarding this incident.
Case Number 09-6991

Assault With A Deadly Weapon Location: 1600 Block of Calabazas
A female suspect got into an argument with her bother in law and attempted to hit him with a three-hole punch. The male victim received a cut on his elbow.
Case Number 09-7002

Resisting/Obstructing Location: 3300 Block of Granada
Officers responded to the report of a landlord/tenant dispute where they found one of the participants to be uncooperative. The woman made several threats to the officers and was arrested.
Case Number 09-7003

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Burglary Location: 1200 Block of Jefferson St.
An unknown suspect entered the laundry room of an apartment complex through an open window and used a pry bar in an attempt to break into the machines to steal the money. No suspects have been identified.
Case Number 09-7021

Attempted Robbery/Suspicious Circumstance Location: 3700 Block of El Camino Real
Officer Little responded to the report of an elderly woman who was getting out of her car at a bank when she was approached by a male who said he wanted her car. He then said a profanity several times. The woman got back into her car and drove to a different bank where she reported the incident.
Case Number 09-7026

Outside Jurisdiction Request Location: 900 Block of Pomeroy
The San Jose Police Department requested that we help locate a suspect who had struck someone with a tire iron. The suspect was at the reported location and San Jose PD responded to make the arrest.
Case Number NA



Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Assault With A Deadly Weapon Location: 3100 Block of Agate Dr.
A man’s ex-girlfriend came to his residence and found that he had a new girlfriend. During an argument in front of the residence, the new girlfriend pulled out a knife. The ex-girlfriend got into her vehicle and ran over the other woman. The injured woman was transported to the hospital and the ex-girlfriend fled. The ex-girlfriend was later arrested on an unrelated warrant and an investigation is ongoing.
Case Number 09-7054

Burglary Location: 2000 Block of Klamath Ave.
An unknown suspect forced open the door to an apartment complex laundry room and unsuccessfully attempted to steal coins from the machines.
Case Number 09-7068

Theft Location: 3700 Block of Lafayette St.
A convenience store clerk was restocking the cooler when he saw a male with a handgun enter the store. The clerk continued to watch as the man went behind the store counter and took cigarettes. He then remained in the cooler for about an hour and a half then called the Police Department.
Case Number 09-7049

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Assault With A Deadly Weapon Location: Monroe & Benton
Several citizens called to report that a woman in a green vehicle was attempting to run over a man. Officers located the vehicle, which was unoccupied but had fresh damage. Officers also located the man who said he had been in an argument with his girlfriend and jumped out of the car. The man was uncooperative and was arrested due violating a restraining order. The woman is still outstanding.
Case Number 09-7114

Man With A Gun Location: El Camino Real & Scott Blvd.
Citizens contacted the Police Department to report seeing a man with a gun on a transit bus. Sergeant Oliver located the bus, then found the man walking towards a store. A search of the man revealed a BB gun that looked like a real pistol. The investigation was turned over to the Sheriff’s Office Transit Patrol.
Case Number: Inc. 111


Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Vandalism Location: Kiely & Homestead
While assisting Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety Officers with a felony arrest, officers observed an unrelated young male get out of a vehicle at a stop light and walk into oncoming traffic. The man jumped on the front of a passing car, cracking the windshield and injuring his head. The driver of the vehicle was startled, but uninjured. The suspect fled on foot until he was stopped by Officer Buckleman and transported to a medical facility. He will be charged with the vandalism.
Case Number 09-7153

Fatal Traffic Accident ____ Location: Walsh west of Scott
An elderly woman was leaving the American Legion in her car when she failed to yield to oncoming traffic and was struck by another vehicle. She was transported to the hospital where she later died from her injuries.
Case Number: 09-7156

Sex Registrant ____ Location: 3500 Block of Agate
Officer Lynch has been tracking sex registrants. One of the individuals failed to register and was arrested.
Case Number: 09-7161

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Vehicle Theft ____ Location: 3300 Block of Keller St.
A 53’ trailer containing 80 ATV’s was stolen from a shipping company overnight. A second, empty trailer was also stolen. In addition, a tractor located nearby was also stolen and another tractor was broken into. The trailer containing the ATV’s was eventually located in San Jose .There are no suspects at this time.
Case Numbers: 09-7173, 7174, 7178 & 7179

Warrant Arrest Location: 900 Block of Kiely Blvd.
The mother of a wanted Boys Ranch escapee called to report that he was inside their apartment. Officers arrived at the residence and caught the male juvenile after a brief foot pursuit when he attempted to flee out the back door. He was taken into custody.
Case Number: 09-7188

DUI Location: Kiely & Mauricia
A female driver struck two parked cars, causing major damage to her vehicle. She admitted to drinking and after testing, was arrested for DUI.
Case Number: 09-7194


Arson Location: 800 Block of Pomeroy
Unknown suspects set a twenty passenger school bus on fire. An arson investigator responded and additional evidence is being examined.
Case Number: 09-7204

Vandalism Location: Wilson Adult Education Center
Officers responded to the report of a man driving on a school field. The man stopped after he bumped into a baseball backstop. Officer Martinez cited and released the driver.
Case Number: 09-7170

DUI Location: Benton & The Alameda
Officer Ellis stopped a vehicle that was being driven without its headlights during darkness. The driver presented a fake California I.D. Card and was intoxicated. He was arrested.
Case Number: 09-7188

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Robbery__________ Location: Washington & Poplar Sts.
A 38 year old female was walking home from the grocery store when the suspect ran up from behind and grabbed her purse. The suspect then fled on foot into an apartment complex and jumped over a wall.
Case Number: 09-7221

Stolen Vehicle ___Location: 3400 Block of El Camino Real
Officer DJ Bell was flagged down by a citizen who was concerned about the deal she had received on a 2008 vehicle. She paid a little over $2000 for a vehicle that was valued at close to $10,000. After some investigation, it was found that the vehicle belonged to a woman in South Carolina. The woman’s husband had left her for a girlfriend and had taken the car. The wife had threatened to report the car stolen, so the man altered the VIN. The investigation led to the identity of the suspect and the recovery of most of the victim’s money.
Case Number: 09-7240



Auto Burglary _______Location: 1600 Block of Fremont
A witness observed someone breaking into a neighbor’s vehicle. He followed the suspect and obtained the license plate number of the suspect’s vehicle. Officer Stewart is following up.
Case Number: 09-7244