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, June 7, 2020
Driving Under the Influence
Location: Monroe Street and San Tomas Expressway
Public Safety Dispatchers received a call for service involving a male driver that collided with three vehicles causing injuries on Monroe Street at San Tomas Expressway.
Upon officer arrival, a male subject was seen lying on their back in the center divider of Monroe Street. On contact, the subject was determined to be the driver of the vehicle that collided with two vehicles. He displayed objective symptoms of a person under the influence of alcohol. It was unsafe for the subject to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests due to his level of intoxication. He was arrested and transported to a local hospital for medical clearance as a result of the collision before being booked into Santa Clara County Jail.
Time: 2030
Case Number: 20-607119
Monday, June 8, 2020
Prowler
Location: 1700 Block of Warburton Avenue
A resident on the 1700 block of Warburton Avenue contacted Public Safety Dispatchers to report a male subject attempting to break into a bedroom window. The subject fled when the resident opened the window blinds.
Based on the reporting party’s description, responding officers located a subject of interest. The victim confirmed the identity of the subject during an in-field line up. He was arrested, transported to the Santa Clara Police Department’s temporary holding facility and released with a Notice to Appear.
Time: 0014
Case Number: 20-608004
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Trespassing
Location: 1700 Block of Scott Boulevard
An officer was deployed to the 1700 block of Scott Boulevard on the report of a male subject refusing to leave a residence.
Upon arrival, the subject was standing on the porch of the residence talking to a woman, later determined to be his mother.
A Records check revealed the subject is on probation with a search and seizure terms. A search of his person yielded drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance. He was arrested, transported to the Santa Clara Police Department’s temporary holding facility and released with a Notice to Appear.
Time: 1724
Case Number: 20-609141
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Commercial Burglary
Location: 2500 Block of Newhall Street
An alarm company contacted Public Safety Dispatchers regarding an alarm notification on the 2500 block of Newhall Street.
Upon arrival, officers observed the front door had been breached by forced entry by an unknown subject(s). The subject(s) had fled the scene prior to officer arrival and is outstanding.
The store owner reported approximately $5,000 worth of lottery tickets were stolen during the incident. In addition, the subject(s) caused approximately $2,000 in damages to the property.
Time: 0411
Case Number: 20-610034
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Disturbing the Peace
Location: 2800 Block of Benton Street
Officers were dispatched to a verbal dispute at a business on the 2800 block of Benton Street.
Arriving officers detained a male subject nearby matching the reporting party’s description. A consensual search of his person yielded a controlled substance. He was arrested and issued a Notice to Appear.
Time: 2253
Case Number: 20-611160
Friday, June 12, 2020
Petty Theft
Location: 1600 Block of Coleman Avenue
An unknown subject(s) shoplifted approximately $174.39 in items from a business on the 1600 block of Coleman Avenue. The subject fled the scene prior to police arrival. This investigation is on-going.
Time: 1917
Case Number: 20-612088
Saturday, June 13, 2020
Drug Possession
Location: 2300 Block of El Camino Real
An officer observed a male subject riding a bicycle on the south sidewalk on El Camino Real. This is a violation of Santa Clara Municipal Code 12.05.070 and the officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop as a result.
A Records check revealed the subject had three outstanding warrants for his arrest. In addition, he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and issued a Notice to Appear.
Time: 2156
Case Number: 20-613187
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 – 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