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BLAZING BATTERIES: Recycler fined $25k for Campbell garbage truck fires
A San Jose recycling company has been ordered by a Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge to pay $25,000 in civil penalties for causing dangerous fires to start in the back of garbage trucks in Campbell.
The company, iDiskk, LLC, its principal Yue Zou,...
Tearful testimony at bail hearing for woman accused of throwing parties for teens
A group of teenagers who say they were victimized by Los Gatos resident Shannon O’Connor, who’s accused of throwing parties for minors and permitting sexual abuse to take place at her home, filed into the Santa Clara County Superior Courtroom alongside parents on Jan....
Man opens bottle of wine in front of car dealership around 1pm; cyclist kicks vehicle mirror (Police Blotter, Feb. 20-26)
The following reports are sourced from the police blotter files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of Feb. 20-26, 2022.
Feb. 20
• Three unknown suspects stole catalytic converters from two vehicles parked on Littlefield Lane.
• A bicyclist reportedly kicked a mirror...
Complaint of being pushed onto bar stool; suspect trying to break into mail truck; paint can thrown onto driveway (Police Blotter, June 19-24)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of June 19-24, 2022.
June 19
• A neighbor reported that a group of juveniles were having a party on Carlton Avenue at 12:13am.
• A woman was arrested for driving under the influence...
“Meet Chief Jamie Field” (Photo Gallery)
The posh La Rinconada Country Club was the site of a dress-up meet-and-greet with Los Gatos' new top cop, who recently marked 100 days in the role. The public safety-focused gathering was put on by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation.
Attendees were given a...
Suspect reported for running laps; man with skeleton make-up looking in vehicles (Police Blotter, May 8-14)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of May 8-14, 2022.
May 8
• A woman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on Lark Avenue and Highway 17 at 2:11am.
• A man was arrested for being in...
400+ guns turned in as part of firearm ‘buyback’ program
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department participated in the Santa Clara County Gun Buyback at the Milpitas Community Center on May 22, which saw more than 400 firearms voluntarily turned in by residents.
Up to $100 was offered per handgun or rifle and $200 per...
Women reported for selling roses; man with spray paint can ‘yelling about Satan and goat heads’ (Police Blotter, May 15-21)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of May 15-21.
May 15
• A man was arrested for being in possession of a controlled substance on the 1500 block of Pollard Road at 1:31am.
• A woman was arrested for driving...
“Missing person” from San Jose turns up at Los Gatos Library (Police Blotter, March 7-12)
A week in the life of crime reports in Los Gatos (March 7-12, 2022). Files are from the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.
March 7
• A man was reportedly waving a large knife on Glen Una Drive and Saratoga Los Gatos Road at 3:13pm.
• A...
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following violent assault on VTA platform
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a violent assault at a Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail station that left another man with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
According to the Sheriff's Office, Brandon Fryshaw was taken into custody hours after...
