The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge.
Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made by the Santa Clara Police Department. It includes the name of the suspect(s), date of birth, city in which they reside, arrest date, time, location, case number as well as all the charge(s) associated with the arrest. This information, located on the Santa Clara Police Department’s home page (www.scpd.org), is updated daily and serves as the most comprehensive list of arrests made.
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Threats
Location: 2000 block of White Oak Lane
Public Safety Dispatchers received a call regarding a male subject wielding a knife on the 2000 block of White Oaks Drive.
According to the reporting party, the subject pulled out a knife and threatened to stab the victim in a business parking lot. The subject fled the scene on foot after he saw the victim call 9-1-1.
Officers located a subject matching the reporting party’s description on Lawrence Express and Cabrillo Avenue. The subject was detained and arrested.
For everyone’s safety, Lawrence Expressway was closed in both directions for approximately 30 minutes while officers contacted the subject.
Time: 1155
Case Number: 20-405051
Monday, April 6, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
On April 5, at approximately 4:29 p.m., officers responded to the report of a body floating in the San Tomas Aquino Creek in the area of San Tomas Expressway and Monroe Street. Officers and other rescue personnel conducted an extensive search of the area late into the night but were unable to recover the body due to water conditions.
Search and rescue resources from the region have been brought in to assist in the search effort, which is continuing today. The investigation is ongoing.
If you have any information, please contact Detective Sergeant Eric Lagergren at (408) 615-4823.
Time: 1629
Case Number: 20-405090
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Weapons
Location: 1300 Block of Calabazas Boulevard
A reporting party contacted Public Safety Dispatchers regarding a male subject at the corner of Calabazas Boulevard and Pomeroy Avenue brandishing a knife and yelling obscenities.
Upon arrival, an officer observed the subject throw an object in the grass. The object was recovered and determined to be the knife which was being brandished. The subject was arrested and transported to the Santa Clara County Jail.
Time: 1839
Case Number: 20-407113
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Petty Theft
Location: 2100 Block of Payne Place
An unknown subject(s) stole a package from a porch on the 2100 block of Payne Place. The contents were valued at $30.99. The subject(s) remain at large.
Time: 2001
Case Number: 20-408065
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Drunk in Public
Location: 400 Block of El Camino Real
A reporting party contacted Public Safety Dispatchers regarding a male subject harassing individual working at an essential business on the 400 block of El Camino Real.
Upon arrival, officers located the subject. The subject displayed objective symptoms of alcohol intoxication. He was arrested and transported to the Santa Clara County Jail.
Time: 1311
Case Number: 20-409058
Friday, April 10, 2020
Fraud
Location: 1100 Block of Pomeroy Avenue
An officer was deployed to the 1100 block of Pomeroy Avenue on the report of fraud.
The victim placed a check in an envelope and mailed it to the payment address. While reconciling the account, the victim noticed the payment had not been applied. The victim contacted the payee and learned the check had not been received.
Through investigation, it was determined the check in the amount of $16,302.44 was intercepted, altered and cashed.
Meanwhile, approximately one week prior, the victim noted a credit card had attempted to be used out of state. At that time, the credit card was frozen.
Time: 1323
Case Number: 20-410080
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Vandalism
Location: 1200 Block of Reeve Street
At approximately 0340 hours, a vehicle was heard running outside a residence on the 1200 block of Reeve Street. When the resident went to investigate the suspicious circumstance, the vehicle sped away. It was later determined two tires were punctured on a parked vehicle.
Time: 0428
Case Number: 20-411016
During these challenging times, if you find yourself in a troubling situation, the Santa Clara Police Department encourages you to utilize the following community resources:
- Disaster Distress Helpline, 800-985-5990
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line, 800-799-7233
- Emergency, 9-1-1
- National Alliance on Mental Illness, 800-950-6264 or text 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline, 800-273-8255
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 800-662-4357
- Veteran’s Crisis Line, 800-273-8255
For accurate Coronavirus information:
- Coronavirus Local News and Resources – www.SantaClaraCA.gov/CoronavirusUpdates
- FEMA Coronavirus Myths and Facts – https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus-rumor-control
- FEMA Coronavirus News, Fact Sheets, FAQ and Ways to Help – https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus
