Arrest: A San Jose man was arrested Sunday evening on several charges after an attempted stop by Morgan Hill police that led to a pursuit and accident. At approximately 9:30 p.m., Officer Steve Pennington was patrolling San Pedro Avenue near San Ramon Drive when he spotted a Ford Ranger pickup traveling at approximately 60 mph in a 35 mph zone. The driver did not stop when Pennington turned on his patrol car’s red light. A brief, with speeds up to 80 mph, end when the pickup crashed into a tree near the north curb of San Pedro Ave.
The driver of the Ford Ranger, Christopher Carpenter, 40, sought to elude police by traveling westbound on San Pedro toward the railroad tracks. He attempted to pass a vehicle on the right but sideswiped it. He then lost control of the pickup.
Carpenter fled on foot into an industrial complex, 195 San Pedro Ave., and was eventually apprehended by officers. He was booked into Santa Clara County jail for recklessly evading a peace officer, misdemeanor hit-and-run, driving under the influence of a drug, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Carpenter is currently on probation for possession of methamphetamine for sales, under the influence of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia, police said.
Suspicious circumstance: A resident of the 16700 block of Barnell Avenue reported that a friend told her a drink something that gave her pains in her chest. The report was taken on Aug. 15 at 5:27 a.m.
Auto burglary: A resident of the 2500 block of Magnolia Way reported that two of her vehicles were broken into. Stereos and stereo equipment were stolen out of both cars. The report was taken on Aug. 19 at 9:09 a.m.
• A man who parked his Honda Civic in the Target Parking Lot reported that his vehicle was broken into. The report was taken on Aug. 19 at 9:27 a.m.
Threats: A resident of Madrone Mobile Estates reported that a coworker made inappropriate advances toward her on several occasions. She has reported the incidents to her boss. The report was taken on Aug. 20 at 9:04 a.m.
Vandalism: A man at the Residence Inn reported having two of his tires slashed. The report was taken on Aug. 19 at 12 p.m.
Tampering with a vehicle: A resident of the 18700 block of Madron Parkway reported that his window was smashed in his car. The report was taken on Aug. 19 at 9:17 a.m.
Petty theft: A resident of the 2400 block of Gitana Court reported that his rear license plate was stolen. The report was takesn on Aug. 10 at 11:12 a.m.
• Two males were reportedly taking bricks from a construction site on Hale Avenue and Write Street. The report was taken on Aug. 11 at 8:55 p.m.
• A resident of Woodland Estates Mobile Home reported that he had his cell phone stolen. The report was taken on Aug. 13 at 3:55 p.m.
• A resident of the Morgan Village Condominiums reported that he thinks someone siphoned gas out of his car. The report was taken on Aug. 13 4:51 p.m.
• A customer at Taco Bell on Monterey Road reported that his cell phone was stolen. The report was taken on Aug. 15 at 8:14 a.m.
• The 7-11 on Main Avenue reported that two males stole some beer. The report was taken on Aug. 16 at 2:16 a.m.
• A Morgan Hill resident reported that someone stole a board used for water skiing out of his boat parked on Diana and Creekside. The report was taken on Aug. 18 at 10:02 a.m.
• A resident of the 800 block of English Walnut Court reported that someone broke into his vehicle and stole his air freshener. The report was taken on Aug. 19 at 8:09 a.m.
• An employee of Wherehouse reported that someone stole a box of DVDs. The report was taken on Aug. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
• A customer of the Morgan Hill Car Wash reported that someone took a Gameboy, 11 games, a portable CD player and 12 CDs. The report was taken on Aug. 20 at 2:22 p.m.
If charges are dismissed or you are found innocent, call 779-4106 to have the information published. To report graffiti, call the hotline at 778-7483.
