Posts From Amy Nilson
Crowdfunding nets 445 firearms in San Jose
San Jose’s gun buyback event brought in more than 400 rifles and hand guns. Community Sponsors supported the project to help curb violence on San Jose streets, which started with
Increase in Homicides leads to SJPD gun buyback program
The San Jose Police department is holding their first gun buyback program since the mid-80’s, when homicide rates were reaching all time records. The event will be held this Saturday, December
Milpitas arrest fourth suspect in 2012 murder of a 7-Eleven employee
MILPITAS – During a press conference on Thursday, the Milpitas Chief of Police Steve Pangelinan told reporters that a fourth and final suspect had been identified and arrested in the
Armed robbery ends with store owner arrested
50-year-old Juana Melva Renderos was arrested on Sept 11 for discharging a firearm under PC 246. An armed robbery occurred at the Joyeria Store Vanessa, a jewelry store located at
Stockton reports shooting death of wanted suspect
STOCKTON –Interstate 5 was closed for more than 10 hours after a high-speed pursuit ended with the deadly officer-involved shooting. 43-year-old Robert Craig Perry from Santa Nella led CHP and
Third-party theft leaves investors vulnerable
Investors with Argento Development Group, (ADG) have been waiting for more 5 years to try and regain stolen investment funds from Robert Rinehart. The grand jury on Dec 5, 2012
Update: Triple stabbing suspect; San Jose’s 42nd and 43rd homicide suspects identified
42-year-old Albert Manuel Vasquez of San Jose was suspected of stabbing three people near the apartment complex on Lux Avenue in San Jose. According to police, on November 28 at
Thanksgiving marks violent crime on San Jose
This Thanksgiving became one of San Jose’s deadliest holidays as drugs, sex trafficking, and carjacking(s), drive-by-shootings, stabbings, and domestic violence cases have steadily increased within the past few weeks. The City
Police arrest suspect in botched carjacking
34-year-old Lawanna, a.k.a Traniece, Alexander appeared before Dept. 35 in the Santa Clara Superior Court on November 25. On Nov 1, 2013 the San Jose Police Department received a 9-1-1 call dispatching officers to the area of 40 S. Market Street. Officers received a report of an attempted car-jacking and strong arm robbery in progress.
Noise complaint leads to attack
San Jose Police officers arrested 31-year-old Faisel Mohamed Abdulahi on April 14, 2012 for PC 242-243 (d) battery upon a person causing serious bodily injury. Abdulahi is also facing charges
