San Jose rookie officer, former football star, suddenly dies

The San Jose Police Department is mourning the loss of a rookie officer who died at his home Sunday. 24-year-old DeJon Packer just graduated from the police academy one year ago.

Rookie San Jose police officer dies suddenly

A San Jose police officer who graduated from the police academy just one year ago has passed away, SJPD confirmed on Monday. 

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in San Jose

San Jose Police officers were at the scene of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Story Road, the department said on Monday. 

San Jose shops etching catalytic converters to deter thieves

Several auto-repair shops are offering to inscribe catalytic converters in hopes of thwarting thieves under a new, free program dubbed "Etch and Protect" that was unveiled Monday by San Jose police.

Hospital patient crashes into police vehicle, bystander in allegedly stolen patrol cruiser

A man, who is a patient at a San Jose hospital, was arrested Monday after an alleged altercation with hospital security, where he also stole a police patrol vehicle and caused two separate crashes, police say. 

Taco truck operators intervene during San Jose carjacking

San Jose police credit good Samaritans for helping a family who had been carjacked Tuesday afternoon. 

Recent pedestrian and traffic collision deaths cause for concern in San Jose

San Jose Vision Zero initiative, a non-profit dedicated to eliminating fatal collisions, is concerned about the recent pedestrian fatalities and deadly traffic collisions so far this year.

Unconventional tactics used in San Jose overnight crime spree

San Jose police looking for the people who either attempted, gained access, and in one case outright stole an ATM during an overnight crime spree Tuesday.

Suspect in custody after standoff with San Jose police

San Jose police said they have taken a man into custody after a standoff at a residence on Monday.

San Jose hit-and-run victim dies week after being struck

A man in San Jose died a week after being struck in a hit-and-run by a truck as he crossed the street.

Pedestrian killed in San Jose traffic collision

San Jose police are at the scene of a fatal traffic collision where a pedestrian was killed on Tuesday.

Two new CA Assembly bills take aim at Prop. 47 as retail robberies continue

California legislators have introduced new Assembly bills in an effort to crack down on retail theft. They're seeking harsher penalties for such crimes, often classified as misdemeanors under California's voter-approved Proposition 47.

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run collision in San Jose

San Jose police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision Wednesday evening where a bicyclist has died. 

San Jose police seek man in indecent exposure case

Police in San Jose are asking for help from the public to find a man who exposed his genitals to a juvenile female Wednesday in the area of Leigh Avenue and Mesita Way.