Crime & Safety

Los Gatos Police Blotter, May 30-June 5: Tree Worker Killed, Theft at Fisher Middle School

A look at the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department's crime reports for May 29 through June 5, 2012. The following information does not indicate a conviction.

Possession

  • Marion Steven, and Jason Mercurio, both 20, May 29, 9:15 p.m., at Dardanelli Lane and West Parr Avenue in Los Gatos, cited for marijuana possession inside vehicle and on person.
  • An unknown individual was cited for possession at 4:18 a.m., June 4, on Blossom Hill Road.
  • An unidentified individual, March 19, 12:30 p.m., at Winchester Boulevard in Los Gatos, for marijuana possession and confiscation of butterfly knife.

Grand Theft

  • An unknown suspect, May 10, 8 a.m., at Casitas Bulevar in Los Gatos, stole a victim's identity and bank account information.
  • An unknown suspect entered Raymond J. Fisher Middle School's cafeteria office, 19195 Fisher Ave. in Los Gatos, and stole cash, coins and checks at 2 p.m., June 1.

Auto Burglary

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A citizen reported three vehicles were burglarized at 5 p.m., May 26, at Los Gatos Boulevard.

Vandalism

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An online report was made regarding vandalism at No. Santa Cruz Avenue in Los Gatos at 11:40 p.m., May 28.

Pet Theft

An online report was made regarding pet theft at Belvue Drive in Los Gatos at 3 p.m., May 28.

Weapons

Steven Roy Husong, 47, 12:14 a.m., May 29, at Milbrae Lane and Riviera Drive in Los Gatos, for brandishing a folding knife with a six-inch blade at the three victims after confronting them in the parking lot.

Traffic Accident

A traffic accident between a beige Chevy Ventura and a gray Honda was reported at 11:22 a.m., June 4, at the intersection of National and Carlton avenues in Los Gatos. The accident required medical intervention for minor injuries.

Accidental Death

Francisco Javier Meza Diaz, 61, of Gilroy, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Abandoned Vehicle

A vehicle was found abandoned at 1:15 p.m., May 30, at Los Gatos-Almaden Road, near Camino del Cerro and Verde Court in Los Gatos.

Probation Violation

Marcus Zuniga, 28, 2:09 p.m., June 5, at Los Gatos Boulevard, near Noddin Avenue and Bennett Way, for probation violation.

Public Intoxication

Marcos Salazar, 58, was arrested for public intoxication at 6:33 p.m., June 5, at W. Parr Avenue in Los Gatos.

Found Property Returned

Found property along No. Santa Cruz Avenue in Los Gatos was turned into the LGMSPD at 8:52 p.m., June 5.

Editor's Note: If charges are dropped or you are found not guilty, call Los Gatos Patch Editor Sheila Sanchez at 408-391-8725. Anyone with tips on local crime may call the at 408-354-8600, report a crime online or call the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office at 408-808-4431.


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