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Three Arrested and Charged in Connection With San Jose's 15th Homicide
The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) has made significant headway in the investigation of the city's 15th homicide of the year, a fatal shooting incident that claimed the life of an adult male at an apartment complex on Blossom River Way back in May. According to the San Jose Police Department, three suspects, Nuuvali Lafo, Isaac Noa, and Jason Vaavaai, have been arrested and booked for murder following the event that occurred on May 26.
Man dies after shooting in Fremont neighborhood; public asked to avoid area, police say
A man was shot to death Saturday in the Niles area of Fremont, police said.Multiple 911 callers reported the shooting about 1:25 p.m. in the area of Blaisdell Way and Nichols Avenue, police said.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.INTERACTIVE: Take a look at the ABC7 Neighborhood Safety TrackerInvestigators, in a press release about 6:45 p.m., asked people to stay out of the area for the next several hours.Police said updates would be provided as more information becomes available.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fremont Police Department Investigations Unit at (510) 790-6900 or text "Tip FremontPD" to 888-777.
Santa Clara County jail inmate dies by suicide in his cell
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office. In a statement Wednesday, the Sheriff's Office said that at 6:41 p.m. on July 5, deputies assigned to the Main Jail Complex found 24-year-old inmate Jose Herrera unresponsive in his assigned cell. Herrera was alone in his cell at the time. Life-saving measures were immediately provided to him through CPR. Around 6:55 p.m., medical personnel arrived and transported Herrera to a hospital, deputies said. Around 2:30 p.m. on July 10, Herrera was pronounced dead at the hospital. "The Sheriff's Office followed standard protocol for an in-custody death by conducting a joint investigation among the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office," the law enforcement agency said. According to the coroner, Herrera died due to hanging, with the manner of death being suicide. The Sheriff's Office said he was arrested and booked into the Main Jail on July 5 on suspicion of robbery, possession of a loaded firearm, various other felonies, and several outstanding warrants.
Inmate Suicide at San Jose Main Jail Facility Prompts Investigation
Tragedy struck the Main Jail Facility in San Jose earlier this month when Jose Herrera, a 24-year-old inmate, was found unresponsive in his cell. According to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, deputies discovered Herrera at approximately 6:41 P.M. on July 5th. Despite immediate attempts at resuscitation, Herrera's condition failed to improve. He was promptly transported to the hospital by San Jose Fire and Emergency Medical Services, who arrived at the scene about 14 minutes later.
Mountain View mother mourns death of 3-year-old daughter found at San Jose recycling facility
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Mountain View mother is mourning the death of her 3-year-old daughter, who was found at a San Jose recycling facility last weekend. Police have named the father, now deceased, as the suspect in the homicide case. Ellie Obi Lorenzo had been reported missing...
Puppy reunited with family after armed robbery in San Jose
(KRON) – A furry friend was returned to his caregivers after being stolen in an armed robbery, according to the San Jose Police Department. The armed robbery occurred at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. A couple was with their four-month-old Shih Tzu puppy when they were robbed at gunpoint for their dog. The husband bought the […]
6-foot-tall metal rooster stolen from Campbell store found: Here's where
A rooster stolen in Campbell earlier this week has been returned!A 6-foot-tall metal bird is back in front of California Home and Garden in Campbell.ROOSTER RECOVERED! Surveillance video shows thieves stealing 6-foot-tall metal rooster from Campbell store Wednesday. This morning- it was spotted in downtown San Jose 😆 @abc7newsbayarea https://t.co/PxX0jPOGJE Pics below 👇🏽— LaurenABC7 (@LaurenABC7) July 20, 2024 pic.twitter.com/KXcarWOFWw— LaurenABC7 (@LaurenABC7) July 20, 2024 PREVIOUS STORY: Video shows thieves stealing 6-foot-tall metal rooster from South Bay storeSurveillance cameras captured thieves stealing a six-foot-tall metal rooster in broad daylight from California Home & Garden in Campbell.The nearly 100-pound bird had been stolen from the store on Wednesday.Police say they tracked the rooster down in downtown San Jose.The owner says it's worth about $5,000, but adds there is a lot of sentimental value to the community. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Video shows thieves stealing 6-foot-tall metal rooster from South Bay store
Surveillance cameras captured thieves stealing a six-foot-tall metal rooster in broad daylight.Nasser Kherella owns California Home & Garden, off Winchester Boulevard in Campbell."I was in shock and disbelief because this has been here," Kherella said.Every morning for the past nine and a half years, Kherella and his wife have wheeled this large rooster out in front of their store and wheeled it back at closing."It's probably about 85 pounds to 95 pounds. But it would've been a lot of trouble, because it's big and very spiky," Kherella said.MORE: Oakland church continues spreading kindness after being burglarized twice in 48 hoursOn...
1 dead in multi-vehicle collision on Highway 680 in Fremont
At least one person died in a multiple-vehicle collision on southbound Interstate Highway 680 in Fremont on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP said that around 7:05 a.m., its officers learned about a crash involving six vehicles, including a jackknifed big rig, on the highway's southbound lanes just north of the Mission Boulevard South off-ramp. Due to the collision, three southbound I-680 lanes between Auto Mall Parkway and the Mission Boulevard off-ramp were blocked, according to CHP. Motorists traveling in the area were advised to expect traffic delays. There was no further information about the crash immediately available.
Sunnyvale stabbing: Victim slashed under left eye, union says
A person was stabbed in Sunnyvale Wednesday afternoon, and the victim suffered a cut under their left eye, according to the Sunnyvale Public Safety Officers' Association. The incident occurred at 12:45 pm in front of the Liquor & Food store on South Fair Oaks Avenue. With a knife wrapped in...
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Attempted Homicide in Manteca
An individual was arrested earlier this month in connection with an alleged attempted homicide in Manteca. According to a press release, the Milpitas Police Department received an alert from their Automated License Plate Readers on the night of July 7. The alert was in regards to a pickup truck connected to an attempted homicide earlier that day in Manteca, police said.
San Jose neighborhood pleads for more help to thwart mail thefts
SAN JOSE, Calif. - One south San Jose neighborhood says it has been hit by mail thieves so many times it wants all the community mailboxes replaced. Congressman Jimmy Panetta, who represents the area, is calling on the Postal Service to move from key locks to electronic locks to help cut down on attacks on mail carriers who are robbed of master keys.
Police: Motorcyclist killed after striking NICE bus in Lynbrook
It happened at around 5:30 p.m. when an N25 bus, which was not in service, was in the left-hand turning lane on Peninsula Boulevard to turn south on to Hempstead Avenue when it was struck in the rear by a motorcycle.
14 cited for illegal contracting in Santa Clara undercover investigation: CSLB
(KRON) — The Contractors State License Board conducted an undercover sting operation in Santa Clara, citing over a dozen individuals falsely claiming to be licensed contractors. CSLB said the Campbell investigation, conducted from July 9 to 11, resulted in 14 individuals being cited. Citations were handed out to false contractors accepting bids over $500. According […]
Deputies find stolen gun, drugs during traffic stop in North Fair Oaks
A man was arrested and a stolen gun and drugs were seized following a traffic stop in the community of North Fair Oaks on Thursday, deputies said.According to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, officers were conducting a traffic operation near Middlefield Road and 6th Avenue when they spotted an alleged traffic violation.Deputies stopped the driver, who was found to have a suspended license. During a search in which a K-9 was used, deputies also found the passenger of the vehicle had a gun and narcotics.The gun was determined to be stolen, according to the sheriff's office.Deputies arrested the passenger, identified as 33-year-old Vincent M. Salinas. He was booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon inside a vehicle, carrying a concealed stolen weapon, carrying a loaded firearm in public and possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded gun.The driver, identified as 51-year-old Robert W. Lloyd, was cited and released from the scene, deputies said.Authorities did not say when Salinas would appear in court on the charges.
Member of eBay security team sentenced in harassment scheme involving bloody Halloween pig mask
BOSTON (AP) — The former senior manager of special operations for eBay Inc.’s. global security team was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Boston for his role in a cyberstalking campaign that included sending a preserved fetal pig, a bloody pig Halloween mask and a book on surviving the loss of a spouse to a Massachusetts couple’s home.
Victim in deadly Oakland residential fire identified that displaced 20
OAKLAND, Calif. - A man who died in a residential fire in West Oakland last week was identified by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office as Tavis Shane Smith, a 32-year-old Oakland resident. Smith died at a hospital shortly after the fire from injuries related to smoke inhalation. The fire broke...
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