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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...
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...
Man steals crate of cigarettes from a store on North Santa Cruz Avenue (Police Blotter, May 1-7)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of May 1-7, 2022.
May 1
• Petty theft was reported at a home on Kavin Lane.
May 2
• Someone stole a vehicle’s license plate on Ann Arbor Drive.
May 3
• Someone stole a package...
Man approaches house covered in blanket; skaters reported for riding while laying down on their boards (Police Blotter, April 24-30)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of April 24-30, 2022.
April 24
• A man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and obstructing an officer on Bachman and University avenues at 12:27am.
• A vehicle was reported...
“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...
Sex offender fails to update registration, cops say; man shooting video refuses to leave post office area (Police Blotter, April 17-23)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of April 17-23.
April 17
• Someone vandalized a retaining wall with graffiti on Escobar Avenue.
• A box of jewelry was reported stolen from a home on Cherrystone Drive.
• A man was arrested...
Eggs thrown at vehicle; backyard prowler reported; ice cream truck driver nearly hits woman (Police Blotter, April 10-16)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of April 10-16.
April 10
• A man was arrested for hit and run and driving under the influence of alcohol on University Avenue and Blossom Hill Road at 3:43am.
• A vehicle was...
Perfume theft; man shining flashlight at houses; stolen vehicles found (Police Blotter, March 27-April 2)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of March 27-April 2, 2022.
March 27
• A man was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct on the first block of N. Santa Cruz Avenue at 2:03am.
• A man was arrested for...
3 suspects charged in holiday mall shooting case
Prosecutors say it was "sheer luck" that no shoppers were struck by the flying bullets that led to a lockdown of a popular South Bay shopping mall in the lead-up to Christmas.
Three people have now been charged in connection with the Dec. 20 incident,...
Solar panel damaged; sales agent seemed “high;” man with stuffed monkey giving middle-finger salute (Police Blotter, March 20-26)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of March 20-26.
March 20
• A vehicle was reported stolen on Grays Lane.
• Grand theft was reported at a home on Carlton Avenue.
• A man was arrested for being in possession of...