San Jose police say Cinco de Mayo freeway closures were necessary, state senator still wants a review

City officials say freeway closures are not new and over the years, this strategy has helped to reduce crime and traffic jams during Cinco de Mayo. Senator Dave Cortese says the closures temporarily divided the city, and he still wants an investigation.

$4,000 in Koi fish stolen from SJ Japanese Friendship Garden

San Jose police are investigating a break-in at the Japanese Friendship Garden. Someone stole $4,000 in Koi fish.

Dozens of Koi fish reported stolen from San Jose public garden

Approximately 50 Koi fish were reportedly stolen from the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Jose, park officials said.

San Jose police find suspicious device during burglary response

San Jose police said on Twitter at 9:05 p.m. Sunday they arrested a man on suspicion of burglary in the 1200 block of Naglee Ave.   

Underground casino operation busted by San Jose police

Police say they’ve arrested the alleged mastermind behind an underground casino operation in San Jose. Several suspects were arrested, and police say they found dozens of gambling machines, drugs and weapons at the locations.  

Three people die in traffic accidents in Sunnyvale over the weekend

This weekend in Sunnyvale, someone was killed while trying to cross the street and a head-on collision took the lives of two people.  

Suspected hit-and-run leaves 1 in critical condition

San Jose police are investigating an alleged hit-and-run collision that left one person with life-threatening injuries at about midnight Sunday morning near Berryessa Road and Piedmont Road.   

Youth math tutor arrested for alleged possession of child sex abuse material

The director of a math tutoring center in South San Jose has been arrested on suspicion of possessing and distributing materials showing the sexual abuse of children, police said Thursday.   

Multiple robbery suspects arrested for anti-AAPI thefts in San Jose

Multiple people have been arrested for alleged robberies targeting members of the AAPI community in San Jose, police said.

Pedestrian in San Jose hit-and-run dies weeks after crash

The San Jose Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run that killed a man weeks after he was struck while crossing the street.

San Jose police arrest 22 sex-crime suspects in sweep

The San Jose Police Department arrested 22 suspects wanted for sex crimes, some dating back years.

SJ police chief statement on arrest of SJPOA exec accused of drug trafficking

San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata released a statement Saturday on the recent arrest of Joanne Segovia, the former executive with the San Jose Police Officers Association, who is accused of distributing fentanyl. 

Police union sacks San Jose executive director accused of drug trafficking

The San Jose Police Officers' Association said it has terminated its civilian executive director following an internal investigation into federal drug charges against her.   

Massage therapist arrested for alleged sexual assault

A San Jose massage therapist was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two of his clients, police said Thursday.   

Activists want more accountability for San Jose POA after exec charged in drug probe

On Wednesday, multiple groups, including the NAACP, called on the city of San Jose to stop negotiating with the Police Officers Association and to conduct an independent investigation into Joanne Segovia’s drug charges.

San Jose mayor, police chief take to bike trail touting increased public safety needs

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, rides with SJPD Chief Antony Mata, touting the need for more police officers, in particular bicycle police, to help patrol public spaces such as the 32-mile Coyote Creek Trail.

SJ POA exec left court on fentanyl distribution charges in silence

Joanne Segovia, a San Jose Police union executive, accused of running a importing and distributing fentanyl, was released from jail on Friday without bail. 

Ex-San Jose community worker accused of sexually assaulting children

A former San Jose community worker has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting minors over several years, police said.