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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....
San Jose man charged with dealing fentanyl-laced pills to Los Gatos High School students who overdosed
A San Jose man has been charged with selling pills containing fentanyl to Los Gatos High School students that caused them to overdose, authorities say.
According to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office, 23-year-old Simon Armendariz was known around the campus—and across the community—as...
Sheriff candidate charged with perjury
A 48-year-old Cupertino woman who ran for the position of Santa Clara County sheriff in the June 7 primary election has been charged with perjury for allegedly saying she had the law enforcement experience required to qualify for the job, prosecutors said.
Anh Colton, who...
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...
Campbell Police arrest man in domestic shooting incident
Police in Campbell on Wednesday arrested a man in connection with several crimes following a domestic disturbance and an ensuing two-hour standoff with officers.
Timothy Johnson, 38, was arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm, shooting into an inhabited dwelling...
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...
​​Los Gatos man admits to murdering wife after New Year’s Eve domestic incident footage uncovered
This week, John Maxey Yeager was charged with first degree murder and felony false imprisonment of his wife, Yingying "Dawn" Yu, who had filed for a divorce that was never finalized.
Man police say confessed to murder pleads not guilty
The Los Gatos man accused of murdering his wife and dumping her body in the Santa Cruz Mountains pleaded not guilty to the two felony counts he’s charged with—as well as all additional allegations—on Nov. 1, in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
He’s charged with...
Campbell PD sergeant who fatally shot man didn’t break the law, says DA report
A Campbell Police Department sergeant who, on March 19, killed a man who shot at officers didn't break the law, a Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office report has found.
According to the review, 31-year-old Miguel Gomez, who was under the influence of methamphetamine, had...
Woman accused of holding teen sex parties denied bail
The defense for the woman accused of throwing parties for teens in her Los Gatos mansion was dealt a huge blow during a bail hearing Feb. 3, not only because she was denied bail, but also due to the judge tipping his hand about...
