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Week in Crime: Suspicious Blaze Destroys Three-Story Home

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Thursday, March 17

10:14 a.m., 319 Penn Way: Police responded to vandalism call.

10:55 p.m., 16860 South Quarry Rd.: Police responded to a suspicious two-alarm fire that destroyed an unoccupied three-story home. The Santa Clara County Fire Department is investigating the blaze.

Friday, March 18

3:13 a.m., Hubbel Way and University Avenue: Police arrested Eric Tanphanich on suspicion of DUI.

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6:16 a.m., 399 Pinehurst Ave.: An unknown suspect stole an automobile.

8:37 a.m., 310 Tait Ave.: Police responded to a vandalism call.

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8:57 a.m., 15011 National Ave.: Police arrested a suspect on suspicion of fraud.

9:59 a.m., 111 Westhill Dr.: Police responded to missing person call.

12:42 p.m., Unknown address Harwood Road and Harwood Lane: Police cited and released suspect for possession of marijuana.

1:49 p.m., 200 W. Main St.: Police arrested Jacob Smith on suspicion of being drunk in public.

3:01 p.m., Lark Avenue and southbound Highway 17: Police responded to a resisting arrest call.

7:20 p.m., 168 Carleton Ave.: Police responded to missing person call.

7:41 p.m., 15851 Winchester Blvd.: Police responded to possession of marijuana.

10:52 p.m., 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd., #114: Police arrested Aaron Lefeber on suspicion of being drunk in public and possession of marijuana.

Saturday, March 19

1:29 p.m., 449 Alberto Way: Police responded to identity theft call. Report taken.

1:36 p.m., N. Santa Cruz Ave./W. Main St.: Police arrested Jacob Denault on suspicion of DUI.

Sunday, March 20

1:19 p.m., 31 University Ave.: Michael Lee Chavez was involved in a solo-vehicle collision and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

3:56 p.m., 252 Belblossom Dr.: Police responded to a theft call.

10:10 p.m., 347 Massol Ave.: Police arrested someone on suspicion of domestic violence.

11:52 p.m., 205 Caldwell Ave.: Police arrested an unknown suspect on outstanding bench warrant and booked suspect into Santa Clara County Main Jail.

Monday, March 21

5:54 a.m., 720 Blossom Hill Rd.: Police responded to a petty theft call. Gary Williams was arrested on suspicion of commercial burglary.

10:17 a.m., 143 Highland Oaks Dr.: Police responded to an auto burglary call.

7:26 p.m., 474 Wraight Ave.: Police responded to a residential burglary call.

8:38 p.m., El Camino Hospital, 815 Pollard Rd.: Police arrested Roger Estil Mays on suspicion of public intoxication.

Tuesday, March 22

10:11 a.m., 8 Grove St.: Police responded to an auto burglary call.

2:48 p.m., 15466 Los Gatos Blvd.: Police responded to a petty theft call at Trader Joe's, where a woman's wallet was stolen from her handbag.

3:18 p.m., 15080 Downing Oak Ct., Apt. 1: Police arrested suspect for an outstanding warrant.

9:55 p.m., 423 N. Santa Cruz Ave.: Police responded to a hit-and-run call.

Wednesday, March 23

7:59 a.m., 14001 Shannon Rd.: An unknown suspect stole a vehicle.

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