Sunday, May 20, 2012
Campaign by local department joins state and nationwide effort to crack down on unbuckled motorists May 21-June 3.
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department is warning local motorists that it will be cracking down on those who don't buckle up starting Monday, May 21. The department is joining state and national law enforcement agencies during the "Click It or Ticket" campaign, which runs for two weeks until June 3 "to help save lives," it said in a written press release issued this week. "Seat belts are the most effective piece of life-saving equipment on your car." A first-time ticket for not wearing a seat belt is at least $142, the department said. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2010 nationally, 61 percent of the 10,647 passenger vehicle occupants killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes overnight were not …
Saturday, May 19, 2012
A look at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office's arrest and booking reports for May 6-8, 2012. The following arrest information does not indicate a conviction.
Battery/Criminal Threats Mary Herrera, 54, of Gilroy, May 6, 10:40 p.m., at Pacheco Pass Highway and Bloomfield Avenue in Gilroy, for one misdemeanor related to battery on former spouse, fiance or cohabitant, and felony threats to commit crime resulting in death or injury of a person. DUI Hit-And-Run Use/Under the Influence Assault With Deadly Weapon Guy Perry, 44, of Campbell, May 7, 10:30 a.m., at W. Hedding Street and Guadalupe Expressway in San Jose, for felony assault with a deadly weapon. Suspended License Parole Hold David Shrader, 43, of Campbell, May 7, 2:45 p.m., at 766 Warring Drive in San Jose, for felony parole hold. Battery Possession Robbery Derek Dixon, 37, of Milpitas, 3:40 p.m., May 7, at 115 Terrain St. in San Jose, …
Friday, May 18, 2012
A look at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department's arrest and booking reports for May 2-5, 2012. The following arrest information does not indicate a conviction.
Rape/Child Abuse David Fikary, 56, of Cupertino, May 5, 4:15 p.m., at Orange Blossom Drive and Aster Lane in Cupertino, for a misdemeanor related to battery on former spouse, fiance or cohabitant and three felonies related to inflicting corporal injury upon a child, forcible spousal rape and inflicting corporal injury on spouse, cohabitant. DUI Possession Jerry Hendrickson, 49, of Gilroy, May 3, 12:10 a.m., at Monterey Road and Travel Park Circle in Gilroy, for two felonies related to possession of marijuana/hash for sale and misdemeanor possession of controlled substance. Bail set at $21,000. Contracting Without a License Peter Mugwagwa, 44, of Los Gatos, May 3, 10:30 a.m., at the Santa Clara County Courthouse, Dept. 23, in San Jose, for …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Details about the red Volkswagen Jetta that's being associated with the disappearance of Sierra LaMar are beginning to emerge, according to the teen's mother.
News about a red Volkswagen Jetta being associated with the disappearance of Morgan Hill teen Sierra Lamar is apparently prompting witnesses to come forward, according to Marlene LaMar. “It’s just that, with the release of the vehicle that’s out and talking to the media, more people are coming forward,” LaMar said. “I can’t disclose specifically, but law enforcement is interviewing witnesses that are coming forward because of all of that. More people are coming forward, so that’s been a positive thing." Although detectives working on the LaMar case won’t release many details regarding the Volkswagen’s association, LaMar said authorities are currently looking into whether the VW is the right vehicle, and whether surveillance footage depicts…
A look at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department's arrest and booking reports for April 29, 30 and May 2, 2012. The following arrest information does not indicate a conviction.
Cruelty to Animals Use/Under the Influence Gabriel Guzman, 35, of Gilroy, April 29, 8:50 p.m., at 475 Vickery Ave. in Gilroy, for two misdemeanors related to using, being under the influence of a controlled substance and re-arrest or revoke probation. Vehicle Code Violations Possession Petty Theft Burglary Taneka Becerra, 32, of Gilroy, May 2, at Foothill Avenue and Robin Lane in San Martin, for first degree burglary. Bail set at $50,000. 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.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, marks the two-month anniversary of Sierra LaMar's disappearance; more searches are scheduled.
Wednesday, May 16, represents the two-month anniversary of Sierra LaMar’s disappearance. “This is not how I wanted to acknowledge this date,” Sierra’s father, Steve, said. “But I am grateful that the community continues to support her cause.” Despite Sierra’s long absence, support remains strong for the 15-year-old Morgan Hill resident, with more searches underway today and Saturday. The KlaasKids Foundation continues to assist law enforcement and the LaMar family with future searches, a KlaasKids representative said in a statement. Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office personnel are continuing their searches for Sierra as well, and will be sending divers into Anderson Reservoir today. The divers will verify "questionable" sonar images, and …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Milpitas man arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of attempted murder, police say he stabbed unidentified 28-year-old man and one more individual.
A 21-year-old Milpitas man has been arrested by Los Gatos-Monte Sereno police on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident early Sunday morning that resulted in stabbing wounds to himself and two other people. At approximately 1:15 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a call of a man who was cut and bleeding on Victory Lane, south of Bean and North Santa Cruz avenues. Officers found a 28-year-old man suffering from multiple serious, but not life-threatening stab wounds who told police he had reportedly attempted to intervene in an argument occurring between several people in a group passing by his location on Victory Lane, said Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Capt. David Gravel. He reported that when he attempted to intervene in …
Dr. Jasna Mrdjen is accused of prescribing prescription drugs to undercover officers without performing exams or reviewing medical records, according to the DA's Office.
A Los Gatos doctor was arraigned today, Monday, May 14, on charges that she prescribed large quantities of powerful prescription drugs to undercover officers without performing examinations or reviewing medical records. Dr. Jasna Mrdjen, 69, of Mountain View, also knowingly prescribed to addicts, according to the charges, despite several cases in which their family members pleaded with her to stop, said the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office in a written press release. During a lengthy, multi-agency investigation, numerous patients of Mrdjen were arrested for illegally reselling prescriptions obtained from her, the DA said in the release. “Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States,’’ James …
Trial, or presentation of the evidence, set to start at 9 a.m. June 20 in department 34 of the Santa Clara County Courthouse.
A San Francisco man accused of beating a priest at the Los Gatos Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in May of 2010 hasn't taken the stand yet to answer to the charges, yet his defense attorney on Friday said they've never denied the assault took place. "We've never denied it ... We've never denied it," repeated William Lynch's attorney Pat Harris, with the Los Angeles-based law firm of Geragos & Geragos. "We've never denied that he [William Lynch] was the person who assaulted him (Father Jerold Lindner]. He was the person who confronted him there. He was the person there that day," Harris said. Without having to contend that controversial fact, Harris said he was successful at getting Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge David Cena to allow him…
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Friday, April 20 1:02 a.m., North Santa Cruz Avenue: Cathleen Ann Nysewander was found drunk on the ground, yelling and swinging at those trying to assist her. During the arrest, she attempted to resist by kicking, biting, and spitting at police officers. 2:47 p.m., Parkside Court: A victim's identity was used without her consent. 4:36 p.m., Belgatos Lane: Two sign boards and a bathroom door at a park were spray painted in an incident of vandalism. 6:07 p.m., Newell Court: A name, social security number and address were used fraudulently to file a tax return in an incident of identity theft. 9:28 p.m., North Santa Cruz Avenue: An ATM card was found at an ATM machine. 11:46 p.m., Loma Alta Avenue: A juvenile runaway was reported. Saturday, …
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55 Los Gatos Saratoga Rd, Los Gatos, CA
Sat., April 28: Robert Reinhardt was arrested for being drunk in public.
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W Main St & University Ave, Los Gatos, CA
Thurs., April 26: Salvador Thomas Valentino was cited for driving with a suspended license.
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Cherry Blossom Ln & Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA
Sat., April 28: A parked car was keyed in an incident of vandalism.
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Los Gatos Saratoga Rd & N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA
Wed., April 25: A cell phone was stolen from a vehicle but located in a suspect's vehicle later.
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Saratoga Los Gatos Rd & Ridgecrest Ave, Los Gatos, CA
Sat., April 21: A driver, Brandon Hoffman, was cited for marijuana possession.
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University Ave & Elm St, Los Gatos, CA
Sun., April 29: Brandon Austin Gletzer was arrested for driving under the influence.
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Blossom Hill Rd & Camino Del Cerro, Los Gatos, CA
Fri., April 27: A missing subject was found and reported.
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Sheila Sanchez
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