July 14, 2006

Evergreen Area Police report

July 3
Vandalism
2600 Block of Chopin
Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a subject slashing multiple car tires in the above area. The subject fled prior to police arrival. The suspect was located on Huran Drive. When confronted by officers, the suspect brandished a carpet knife. He threw the knife on the roof of a house and refused to comply with officer’s directions. He had to be wrestled to the ground. The suspect was transported to VMC for medical clearance. An officer sustained a dislocated left thumb as a result of the struggle. He was treated at Regional Medical Center and released.

July 6
Burglary / possession of stolen property
3000 Block of Bradshaw Drive
On June 28, a residential burglary occurred and an online report was filed. On July 6, the victim located the stolen property being offered for sale on the “Craig’s List” Internet site. The victim contacted an officer in the field and explained the circumstances. Officers along with investigators initiated further follow-up. The suspect was taken into custody for possession of the stolen property without incident. The suspect was booked into jail for one count of residential burglary.

Source: San Jose Police Department

Deputies Catch Wrong Way Driver in Stolen Car

A deputy patrolling in the unincorporated East Foothills was in for a surprise when a red Toyota Tercel driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of Alum Rock Avenue passed his patrol car on July 5.

After passing the patrol car in the wrong direction, the Toyota slowly drifted back to the westbound side of Alum Rock and ran a red light at Alexander Avenue. The deputy made a vehicle enforcement stop on the Toyota.

Angel Fuentes

Upon approaching the car, the deputy found 23-year-old Angel Fuentes in the driver’s seat. As he was asking Fuentes to turn off the car, the deputy realized the car had no keys in the ignition, a telltale sign of a stolen car.

Inside the car, deputies found a window punching tool, screwdrivers and other auto burglary tools. Fuentes had a syringe on his person and displayed the signs and symptoms of stimulant drug use.

Deputies discovered that the car was just stolen a few blocks away from their location. The victim had not yet noticed his car had been stolen.

Fuentes, who was on probation for a prior car theft, was arrested and booked into the main jail on charges of auto theft, possession of burglary tools, possession of a hypodermic needle and being under the influence of a controlled substance. Source: Santa Clara County Sheriff’s office

Source: San Jose Police Department