The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Police 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, February 9, 2020
DUI
Location: N. Winchester Blvd and Forrest Ave.
Officers responded to a non-injury collision. One of the drivers was under the influence of alcohol. The preliminary blood alcohol level was nearly twice the limit. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence.
Time: 0338
Case Number: 20-209024
Monday, February 10, 2020
Warrant Arrest
Location: 1000 De La Cruz Blvd
Officers responded to a business regarding a person trespassing on the property. The suspect had three outstanding arrest warrants for auto theft, drug possession and traffic violations. The suspect was arrested for the warrants.
Time: 1215
Case Number: 20-210092
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Warrant Arrest
Location: 1000 De La Cruz Blvd
An officer stopped a vehicle for going twice the posted speed limit. The driver of the vehicle had an outstanding arrest warrant for assault. The driver was arrested for the warrant.
Time: 0823
Case Number: 20-211036
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Residential Burglary
Location: 400 Block of Saratoga Ave.
The victim returned home at approximately 1247 hours and noticed the glass to the back door was broken. The victim saw various items had been stolen. The victim called the police. The suspect has not been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
Time: 1243
Case Number: 20-212128
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Location: 2000 Block of El Camino Real
The victim was standing in front of Arrestee’s motel room, talking with his friends. Unprovoked, suspect exited his room while holding a metal object in his hand. The suspect struck the victim one time on his head. The victim sustained a laceration and abrasion to his head. The victim was transported to the hospital via ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers arrested the suspect for assault with a deadly weapon.
Time: 1501
Case Number: 20-212156
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Residential Burglary
Location: 1000 Block of Newhall St.
The victim woke up to a loud noise coming from his garage. He got up and found the side garage door had been forced open and his property from his garage was missing. The victim called the police. Officers searched the area but were not able to locate the suspect. The suspect has not been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
Time: 0356
Case Number: 20-213020
Friday, February 14, 2020
Fraud
1000 Block of Pomeroy Ave.
The victim received a voicemail where a suspect threatened to issue a warrant for his arrest unless he paid $4,000.00. The victim called the suspect back and spoke to a person that identified themselves as a DEA Agent. The suspect instructed the victim to go to Target and buy $4,000.00 worth of gift cards and provide the card numbers and access pins. The victim followed the suspect’s instructions.
Just a reminder, the Police will never call a member of the public and demand money to avoid issuing a warrant or to avoid being arrested. When in doubt, call the Santa Clara Police Department non-emergency number for assistance at (408)615-5580.
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Attempted Residential Burglary
Location: Cabot Ave.
The victim woke up to his doorbell ringing. The victim saw a suspect pulling the screen off a window. When the victim turned on an interior light, the suspect fled. The victim called the police. Officers searched the area but were not able to locate the suspect. The suspect has not been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
Time: 0214
Case Number: 20-215010
Residential Burglary
Location: 2000 Block of Monroe St.
The victim returned home and found their front door had been forced open. The victim entered their home and found items had been taken. The victim called the police. The suspect has not been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
Time: 1727
Case Number: 20-215123
