Police Warn of Increase in Vehicle Burglaries

Santa Clara police and agencies in neighboring cities say they've seen an uptick in vehicle burglaries. How you can avoid becoming a victim.

Throughout California, law enforcement has seen automobile thefts and break-ins increase at an alarming rate. Who provides the burglar with the opportunity? The victim provides the burglar with the opportunity by leaving their vehicle unlocked, their window open or by leaving any valuable property in the vehicle. This includes items hidden, or in the trunk. … Read more

Police Report: Incident at Bowers Elementary School Campus

Kyle Quintero entered the Bowers Elementary School and got into physical altercations with staff. He is being charged with Battery.

On Sept. 7, 2021, at 2:20 p.m., the City of Santa Clara’s Public Safety Dispatchers received multiple 9-1-1 calls from community members. According to the callers to 9-1-1, a male subject walked onto the Bowers Elementary School campus on the 2700 block of Barkley Avenue as students were being released from school. A staff member … Read more

Santa Clara Police Report: July 11 – 17

The Santa Clara Police Department shared details about a burglary and shooting incident. They are looking for more information.

Based on the mandatory orders from Santa Clara County Public Health, the City of Santa Clara has implemented many service level changes, limited to essential services. Since the preparation and distribution of a Police Blotter is not an essential service, it will be produced as resources are available.   Sunday, July 11, 2021 PRESS RELEASE … Read more

Santa Clara Police Report: June 13 – 19

The Santa Clara Police Department shared details of incidents of theft, fraud, and even a traffic accident and DUI.

The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made … Read more

Santa Clara Police Report: May 16 – 22

The Santa Clara Police Department arrested someone who was Driving Under the Influence. There was also incidents of burglary and theft.

The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made … Read more

Santa Clara Police Report: May 2 – 8

The Santa Clara Police Department had incidents of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and fraud and mail theft.

The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made … Read more

Santa Clara Police Report: April 25 – May 1

The Santa Clara Police Department had an incident of theft and Vehicle Burglary. There was also an incident of fraud.

The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made … Read more

Santa Clara Police Report: April 11 – 17

The Santa Clara Police Department had an incident of prowling. They also had reports of commercial burglary.

The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made … Read more

Santa Clara Police Report: April 4 – 10

The Santa Clara Police Department had several incidents of Fraud and also an incident of a Stolen Vehicle.

The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made … Read more

Santa Clara Police Report: March 21 – 27

The Santa Clara Police Department had an incident of carjacking, a grand theft and identity theft, and driving under the influence.

The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge. Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made … Read more