Crime & Safety

Sheriff's Arrests: Making Unauthorized Paper Money, Assault With Deadly Weapon

A look at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's arrests and booking reports for July 31, 2012. The following arrest information does not indicate a conviction.

Possession

  • Jose Rodriguez, 33, of Gilroy, July 31, 3:15 a.m., at Wron and 1st Street in Gilroy, for felony possession of controlled substance and misdemeanor unlawful possession of paraphernalia. Bail set at $11,000.
  • Hector Talavera, 36, of San Jose, July 31, 2 p.m., at 2500 Grant Road in Mountain View, for misdemeanor using/being under the influence of a controlled substance, felony possession of controlled substance, misdemeanor making unauthorized paper money and felony second-degree burglary.
  • Agustin Valencia, 23, of East Palo Alto, July 31, 10:30 a.m., at the Santa Clara County Superior Court at 270 Grant Ave. in Palo Alto, for possession of marijuana in vehicle and misdemeanor driving with privileges suspended or revoked. Bail set at $5,000.
  • George Matthews, 33, of Campbell, July 31, 3:45 p.m., at the Santa Clara County Superior Court at 115 Terraine in San Jose, for misdemeanor using/being under the influence of a controlled substance, destroying or concealing evidence, possession of controlled substance, resisting, delaying or obstructing a peace officer and felony possession of controlled substance and grand theft.

Vehicle Code Violations

  • Tery Lim, 25, of Cupertino, July 30, 8:42 a.m., on Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, for misdemeanor allowing unlicensed driver to operate vehicle.
  • Lester Bradshaw, 31, of Palo Alto, July 31, 12:30 p.m., in Santa Rita, for misdemeanor driving with privileges suspended or revoked and battery against spouse, cohabitant or fiance.
  • Jason Straaberg, 42, of San Jose, July 31, 10:30 a.m., at the Santa Clara County Superior Court at 270 Grant Ave. in Palo Alto, for misdemeanor driving with privileges suspended or revoked. Bail set at $25,000.
  • Wilfredo Tejada, 42, of San Clara, July 31, 10:40 a.m., at the Santa Clara County Superior Court at 270 Grant Ave. in Palo Alto, for misdemeanor driving with privileges suspended or revoked. Bail set at $25,000.

Robbery

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  • Juarez Raymond, 19, of Los Gatos, July 31, 9:42 a.m., at the San Jose Hall of Justice, 190 W. Hedding St., for felony first-degree robbery of an automatic teller machine.

DUI

  • Jose Ramirez Armiento, 55, of Milpitas, July 31, 11:15 a.m., at 92 Brian Lane in Santa Clara, for DUI.

Battery

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  • Juan Rodriguez, 36, of Gilroy, July 31, 2:05 p.m., no arrest location given, for misdemeanor battery on former spouse, fiance or cohabitant. Bail set at $10,000.

Robbery

  • Raul Perez Palomena, 32, of San Jose, July 31, 2:45 p.m., at 10333 No. Wolfe Rd. in Cupertino, for felony robbery and possession of controlled substance. Bail set at $60,000.
  • Donald Rovetti, 43, of Cupertino, July 31, 8:38 p.m., at 20955 Stevens Creek Blvd. in Cupertino, for felony first-degree burglary and felony robbery.

Assault With Deadly Weapon

  • Jonathan Ward, 31, of San Jose, July 31, 3:20 p.m., at 803 No. 1st St. in San Jose, for misdemeanor possession of controlled substance, vandalism less than $400 and assault with deadly weapon. Bail set at $100,000.

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


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