Drive-by shooting victim now a suspect in unrelated violent crime spree
In yet another bizarre twist in the ongoing attempt to bring five suspects to trial following the 2011 drive-by shooting that killed 14-year-old Tara Romero, the attorney for one of the suspects had to recuse himself from the case Friday because his office is representing a victim of that shooting who is now a suspect in an unrelated violent crime spree that happened earlier this year in San Jose.
Police investigate shooting at Morgan Hill liquor store
Police are searching for a suspect who fired a handgun during an altercation outside a liquor and convenience store in Morgan Hill the night of Feb. 11.
No injuries were reported in the shooting, which took place at Sun Valley Market, 16725 Monterey Road, police...
Man arrested on suspicion of carjacking in Morgan Hill
Police arrested a San Jose man who carjacked a woman in Morgan Hill earlier this week, authorities said.
About 5:26pm Oct. 6, Morgan Hill Police responded to a report of a carjacking in the 17000 block of Monterey Road. The female victim told officers as...
County arrests six suspects in human trafficking operation
In a wide ranging law enforcement operation targeting perpetrators of sex crimes, a multi-agency Santa Clara County taskforce arrested six traffickers and recovered dozens of women who had been exploited by the suspects, District Attorney Jeff Rosen’s office announced Aug. 3.
The taskforce, working with...
Police: Man pulled gun during argument over mask at Target
A 27-year-old man was arrested at Target in Morgan Hill after he allegedly brandished a handgun when employees asked him to wear a mask, police said.
Man shot, killed in Morgan Hill
A man was shot and killed on Tennant Avenue the morning of Nov. 20, and police have arrested a suspect who is in custody, according to Morgan Hill Police.
The Morgan Hill Police Department responded to a report of a shooting about 7:11am Nov. 20...
Police blotter: Vandalism, stolen vehicles
Vandalism
Someone slashed two tires on a vehicle parked outside Royal Court Apartments, located on Monterey Road. The vandalism was reported 9:43pm Jan. 21.
A suspect or suspects painted a “Nazi symbol” on the sign in front of P.A. Walsh School, 353 W. Main Ave., according...
DA launches new online data portal
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office launched a public data dashboard last week to support what they said will promote “transparency, accountability, and community engagement” within the criminal justice system.
The DA’s office intends to update data regularly on victim and defendant race and...
Police blotter: Auto burglaries, grand theft
A witness observed about five or six cars spinning doughnuts and racing in the Target parking lot.
Supervisors to consider no-confidence vote on sheriff
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution declaring no confidence in County Sheriff Laurie Smith at its next meeting Tuesday.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo called for Smith's resignation Aug. 16 over allegations of poor jail management, lack of transparency and...













