San Jose businesses to get free surveillance cameras to combat crime
San Jose’s mayor and a police captain on Wednesday carried new equipment into an Edenvale neighborhood restaurant.
More cases dismissed involving former SJPD officer caught in racist, homophobic texting scandal
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has dismissed more cases that involved a former San Jose police officer involved in a racist and homophobic text message scandal.
Pedestrian dies in San Jose car accident: Police
A fatal traffic collision has occurred in San Jose, causing lane closures, police say.
Man flees police, dies after crashing into another police car
Fleeing from police, a man died after crashing his motorcycle into a separate police car in San Jose, authorities said.
German shepherd shot through her snout in San Jose
A German shepherd survived being shot through her snout in San Jose. The 10-month-old dog's jaw was shattered by a single bullet that went through her paw and exited her body, animal care and services officials say.
19-year-old arrested for San Jose's first murder of year
SJPD detectives worked 'round the clock' to catch 19-year-old suspect in city's first murder of the new year. Motive behind the killing unknown.
1st homicide of 2024 in San Jose reported
A fatal hit-and-run occurred Wednesday afternoon in the area of Descanso Drive and North First Street.
San Jose police chief to retire, take new job as DA investigations chief
San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata on Tuesday announced he plans to retire in March after 28 years of service with the department.
Gun violence restraining order filed against former SJPD cop
The San Jose police officer who resigned in November after his racist texts surfaced now has a gun violence restraining order against him.
Alleged illegal casino, brothel bust nets 5 arrests, weapons, cash and drugs seized
San Jose police this week arrested five people involved in an alleged illegal casino and brothel operation that was being run out of a commercial building.
San Jose police roll out new plan to build community trust, improve service
The San Jose Police Department on Monday announced a new strategic plan it says will include building a stronger relationship with the community and more transparency. The five-step plan also emphasizes more accountability from the police department.
Woman found dead in San Jose home
San Jose police say they are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead inside a home with clear signs of physical trauma.
K'aun Green focuses on football after being shot by San Jose police
The young man who was hailed a hero for confronting an armed suspect in a taquería and was then shot by a San Jose police officer sat down with KTVU for an exclusive interview about how he’s moving on with his life.
Former San Jose police officer accused of sending racist texts on state decertification list
In a stunningly quick development, the name of the former San Jose police officer accused of sending racist texts rife with the N-word is now on California's decertification list, which means, if it is upheld, he will never be able to work in law enforcement anywhere in the state again.
SJPD officer charged with masturbating on duty now arrested in hit-and-run
Matthew Dominguez, a former San Jose police officer charged with masturbating on duty, was booked on suspicion of hit-and-run, assault and driving with willful disregard.
SJPD, county DA's office to use state grant money to make shopping safer for holidays
San Jose police and Santa Clara County DA's Office, to use one-time state grants to add extra security at business corridors and shopping centers this holiday season.
Public defender begins seeking case dismissals after San Jose officer's racist texts revealed
Less than a week after the San Jose police chief revealed a former officer wrote a litany of racist texts, the Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office said they've started seeking cases to be dismissed if Mark McNamara was the arresting officer.
Judge orders San Jose attorney, injured football player's legal team to court to discuss racist texts
Racist texts allegedly sent by a San Jose police officer may affect a lawsuit involving a Black man shot by the cop.
South Bay engineer arraigned in court on federal charges for blowing up PG&E transformers
A San Jose man was arraigned on a previous indictment for bombing two Pacific Gas and Electric transformers late last year and at the beginning of this year, officials say.
Woman in wheelchair killed after being struck by vehicle in San Jose
A woman in a wheelchair was killed in San Jose Monday night after being struck by a car on the city's south side.