Two robbery suspects arrested after police chase in San Jose

Police closed off nearby streets for about five hours after arresting two suspects and continued investigating inside two homes.

Acting San Jose police chief appointed as permanent chief

The San Jose City Council on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of acting Police Chief Paul Joseph to take over as the department's permanent chief starting next week.

Friend-turned-stalker extorted councilmember after exchanging sexual fantasies: lawyer

San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres says through his attorney that the investigation he is involved in pertains to private communication he had with a consenting adult and that the relationship took a dark turn.

San Jose police investigating councilman accused of soliciting child sexual abuse material

Embattled San Jose city council member Omar Torres said he’s the victim of “entirely false" accusations. This, after San Jose police detectives launched a criminal investigation into the first-term Dist. 3 rep.

Bike party takes over Safeway parking lot in San Jose and harassed residents

San Jose police say they received reports of a large bike party taunting residents, and several people were hit by rocks and other objects.

Judge rules on San Jose police K-9 biting man for over 2 minutes

A San Jose police K-9 bit a man for 2 minutes and 40 seconds, which a federal judge ruled constituted an excessive use of force, a court order shows. 

San Jose police sergeant running for council candidate placed on leave

A San Jose police sergeant and City Council candidate, Tam Truong, has been placed on administrative leave at the department amid allegations of mortgage fraud.

Funeral for San Jose community officer Long Pham

The funeral for Long Pham, the San Jose Community Service officer who was killed in the line of duty, will be held on Friday.

South Bay high school evacuated after unverified bomb threat

A high school in San Jose is being evacuated after an unverified bomb threat, the San Jose Police Department said Thursday.

Visitation held for San Jose Community Service Officer killed in the line of duty

The visitation began today for Long Pham, the San Jose Community Service officer who was killed in the line of duty. Pham is the first community service officer to die on the job in California's history.

Vigil held for San Jose Community Service Officer killed by drunk driver

CSO Long Pham attended schools in San Jose and became a San Jose Police Community Service Officer in 2022. Pham is the first CSO in San Jose to be killed in the line of duty.

Burned human remains discovered near homeless encampment

The burned remains of a person were discovered near a homeless encampment in San Jose Monday afternoon. 

Arrests in 2 separate San Jose homicide cases

The San Jose Police Department announced the arrest and charges of three men in two separate homicide cases from 2020 and 2023, respectively.

2 SJ cops face felony charges for unrelated crimes
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Two San Jose police officers are on administrative leave after felony charges were filed against them for unrelated crimes in Santa Clara and San Benito counties.

San Jose police officer charged by DA for lewd acts, sexual assault of child

KTVU has learned a San Jose police officer has been charged by the San Benito County District Attorney's Office with lewd acts with a child and sexual assault. 

Driver charged with murder of San Jose officer; partner released from hospital

The Santa Clara County District Attorney this week charged a driver with the death of a San Jose community service officer, while his partner was released from the hospital after the weekend tragedy. 

Boy on scooter killed by driver in San Jose crash

Police in San Jose are at the scene of a fatal crash where the driver of a vehicle killed a boy on a scooter, officials say. 

San Jose police release new details in on-duty death of Community Service Officer

San Jose Police on Monday provided new details about a suspected drunk driving accident that killed a beloved Community Service Officer. The officer – called a CSO -- was providing traffic control for an unrelated accident when he was hit and killed Saturday night. A second CSO was also seriously injured.