San Jose police
Coverage of San Jose police in the Nexus archive.
- San Jose police release new video showing theft of Vietnamese memorial statue at community garden
San Jose police released new infrared surveillance footage showing the theft of a Vietnamese memorial statue at a community garden on June 21. The recovered footage depicts the crime.
- San Jose police recover large Vietnamese memorial statue stolen from community garden
San Jose police recovered a 1,500-pound bronze soldier statue, along with flags and an urn, that had been stolen from the Vietnamese Heritage Garden. The statue is part of a half-million-dollar memorial.
- 2 injured in San Jose shooting
Two people were injured in a shooting in San Jose on Saturday night. Police responded to a call around 10:40 p.m. about a male passenger suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
- 1 dead, 3 injured in car crash after suspect fled traffic stop
One person is dead and three injured after a two-vehicle car crash in San Jose, California, linked to a suspect fleeing a traffic stop. The crash occurred around 12:19 a.m. Sunday near Naglee Avenue and Park Avenue, according to police reports.
- San Jose police standoff ends with 1 arrest
San Jose police arrested John Torres Jr., 32, following a standoff related to a violent assault at The Woods Drive apartment complex on April 11. Torres was armed with a gun during the attack.
- Incident involving suspect with a knife closes Hwy. 101 in San Jose
A suspect armed with a knife caused the temporary closure of northbound Highway 101 at Hellyer Avenue in San Jose. Police responded to a trespassing report involving the individual, who was acting erratically and was taken into custody shortly before 3:30 p.m.
- San Jose police investigate fatal triple shooting
San Jose police are investigating a fatal triple shooting that occurred Sunday around 2:19 a.m. near South First and East Reed streets. One victim died from gunshot injuries at the hospital, according to an update from the San Jose Police.
- San Jose police investigate shooting that left 3 injured
San Jose police are investigating a shooting that occurred around 2:19 a.m. Sunday at South 1st Street and East Reed Street, resulting in three individuals being injured with gunshot wounds and transported to the hospital for treatment.
- Vendors outside San Jose church say police are harassing them over city codes
Street vendors outside San Jose's Our Lady of Guadalupe Church are being warned by police to comply with city codes, including obtaining a peddler’s permit they claim they lack. Vendors allege harassment, while the diocese denies involvement in complaints, and Councilman Peter Ortiz has called for a pause in enforcement to facilitate a town hall on permits.
- Juveniles report being victimized by San Jose high school classroom aide
A 31-year-old classroom aide at a San Jose high school was arrested for allegedly sending harmful materials to a minor and molesting a minor. Two female juveniles reported inappropriate messaging and photos from Heriberto Plascencia, a Branham High School aide, leading to his arrest and booking into Santa Clara County Main Jail. Authorities suspect additional victims due to his position of trust.