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Los Gatos Police Blotter, Oct. 16-20: Drugs, Thefts and Burglaries

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Sunday, Oct. 16 

1:07 a.m., W Main St: A couple had a physical altercation, after which Katie Beth Anderson was arrested.

2:40 a.m., Dittos Lane: A man's residence was burglarized and vehicle vandalized by his ex-girlfriend.

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2:46 a.m., Los Gatos Boulevard and Gateway Drive: Lacey Apryl Tarlton was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, and violation of probation.

1:28 p.m., University Avenue and Roberts Road: After a vehicle pursuit, a suspect jumped from the moving vehicle and fled on foot from police. Found in the vehicle were narcotics, a loaded revolver and other weapons.

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6:52 p.m., Old Adobe Road: An incident of vandalism was reported online.

9:43 p.m., 115 N Santa Cruz Ave: In an incident of petty theft, dirty linens were stolen from a restaurant.

Monday, Oct. 17

7:47 a.m., Willow Hill Court: An incident of grand theft was reported online.

8:36 a.m., Terrace Court: A missing person was reported to police.

4:24 p.m., Tait Avenue: Lost property was reported online.

10:21 p.m., 221 N Santa Cruz Ave: The tip jar from was stolen from the counter, and the suspect fled the scene.

Tuesday, Oct. 18

7:31 a.m., Granada Way: Unlocked vehicles were broken into overnight. Paperwork was stolen, such as bank and credit card statements.

7:49 a.m., Calle El Padre: Unlocked vehicles were broken into overnight. A rolling suitcase with female hockey gear and sunglasses was stolen.

10:00 a.m., Montclair Road: A vehicle window was smashed overnight. Nothing was stolen from inside.

4:12 p.m., Lark Avenue: A missing person was located. His family was contacted.

4:15 p.m., Los Robles Way: A credit card number was obtained in an incident of fraud.

7:07 p.m., Newell Avenue: A locked garage was broken into and a damaged DVR was stolen.

Wednesday, October 19

9:28 a.m., Pine Wood Lane: Two bicycles were reported stolen from a garage. They have not been located.

11:51 a.m., Winchester Boulevard: A female reported her ex-boyfriend may have violated a court order.

1:35 p.m., Winchester Boulevard: A parole search resulted in police finding methamphetamine and a glass pipe. The suspect, David Manuel Gomes, was booked into jail.

3:21 p.m., Belwood Gateway: A report was made involving grand theft.

9:38 p.m., Penn Way: A report was made involving burglary.

Thursday, Oct. 20

1:31 p.m., 20 Grays Lane: A camera was stolen from inside a vehicle in an incident of petty theft.

3:01 p.m., Spreckles Avenue and Vista Del Monte: Tristan Salcido Drumm was arrested and released on a citation for resisting arrest, reckless driving, and being in possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.

8:36 p.m., N Santa Cruz Avenue and Los Gatos-Saratoga Road: An incident of assault occurred.

10:46 p.m., Los Gatos Boulevard and Bennett Way: Justin Joseph Dahl was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a collision involving property damage.

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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