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Pat Tillman's Brother Arrested After Car Crashes into Post Office in California
Authorities responded to reports of a fire at the San Jose location in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, July 20NEED TO KNOW The brother of late NFL star, Pat Tillman, has been arrested after a car crashed into a post office in San Jose, California, according to reports A fire occurred at the Almaden Valley Post Office in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, July 20, the San Jose Fire Department confirmed on social media Richard Tillman, 44, has since been booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of arson, the San Jose Police Department said in a statement obtained by PEOPLEThe brother of late NFL star Pat Tillman has been arrested after a car crashed into a post office in San Jose, Calif., according to reports. In the early hours of the morning on Sunday, July 20, the San Jose Fire Department (SJFD) responded to reports of a blaze "at the Almaden Valley Post Office on the 6500 block of Crown Blvd in south [San Jose]," per an Instagram post. The fire department, which shared multiple photos of the blaze, stated, "Second alarm response with ~50 personnel on scene. Defensive operations were performed to prevent extension. No injuries reported. Cause is under investigation." Richard Tillman, 44, has since been booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of arson, the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) confirmed in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. Per ABC News, the suspect is Pat Tillman's brother. NBC Bay Area reported that the suspect had told officers at the scene that he was the brother of Pat Tillman, and that he'd allegedly live-streamed the incident on social media, citing a source with knowledge of the investigation. The SJPD said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE, "On July 20th, around 3 a.m. [local time], SJPD Officers responded to [a] US Post Office in the 6500 block of Crown Boulevard for report of a fire." "When officers arrived on scene, they discovered a vehicle had been driven into the post office and caught fire causing the entire building to catch on fire. No injuries were reported," it added. Police continued, "After conferring with [the U.S. Postal Inspection Service], SJPD can confirm that the suspect arrested in relation to the US Post Office fire was 44 year old, Richard Tillman of San Jose. He was subsequently booked into the Santa Clara county jail for arson. The motive and circumstances are still under investigation." The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office's online inmate records, which have been seen by PEOPLE and are accessible to the public, indicate that Richard Tillman was arrested on Sunday, with a court appearance scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, at 12 p.m. local time. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE on Monday, July 21, "Shortly after 3 a.m. yesterday, the San Jose Fire and Police Departments responded to reports of a vehicle on fire in the box lobby area at the Almaden Valley Station Post Office." "The fire was extinguished with no injuries. Police took one person into custody," they added. "The person in police custody is named Richard Tillman, who is reported to be the brother of the late NFL player and U.S. Army soldier Patrick Tillman. Postal inspectors are investigating the incident as a potentially intentional act," the statement concluded. ABC News noted that federal investigators had said they were investigating words that had been spray-painted onto the post office building. Sources told the publication it's not yet clear what connection the words have to the incident. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Richard's brother, Pat Tillman, who previously played for the Arizona Cardinals, died while serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan in 2004, per the Pat Tillman Foundation. He was 27, and had put his sports career on hold after the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001. The Pat Tillman Foundation has been set up to identify "remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses, empowering them with academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development opportunities and a diverse, global community of high-performing mentors and peers," the nonprofit organization's website states. The Pat Tillman Foundation didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for comment. Read the original article on People
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22-06-2025
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SJPD investigating Saturday evening stabbing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon near Woods Mini Mart. According to Sgt. Casey Guyer with the St. Joseph Police Department, officers were dispatched around 3:45 p.m. after receiving a report of a man walking near Subway with visible neck injuries that appeared to be stab wounds. Responding officers located the man across the street at Woods Mini Mart. He appeared to have sustained two stab wounds, one being in the armpit, and was transported by ambulance to the emergency room. Police say the investigation is ongoing. The victim is currently in stable condition at Mosaic Life Care, according to SJPD. News-Press NOW will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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21-06-2025
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SJPD reminds residents to protect their homes while away during summer
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant against crime during the summer months. Although no recent cases have been reported, SJPD wants to remind the community that criminals are often more active during warmer weather. Something as simple as an unlocked garage can make you a target for burglary. Oversharing on social media can also increase your risk. Authorities advise posting cautiously, especially while traveling. If you're going to be away for a while, posting vacation pictures on Facebook can be tempting because you want to share with your friends and family," said Sgt. Jeremy Peters with the St. Joseph Police Department. "But there are people who look for that, and if they know you're not going to be at your address, business, or home for a while, they may try to take advantage of that opportunity." Police recommend waiting until you return home to share vacation photos, asking a trusted neighbor to watch your property and installing security cameras as effective deterrents. If neighbors notice any suspicious or unfamiliar activity in their area, they are encouraged to call 911 immediately so an officer can investigate. The St. Joseph Police Department also offers a free residential and business watch service, which allows officers to periodically check on your property while you're away. "The officers working on the street, day or night, are made aware of those addresses and provide extra patrol during their shifts, Peters said. Residents can fill out the watch request form by visiting and navigating to 'Forms and Requests'.
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12-06-2025
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Utah man charged for messaging Alisa Petrov online seeks bail, claims he is not a flight risk
Related video: Charges filed against third suspect in Alisa Petrov case SALT LAKE CITY () — The Utah man arrested for allegedly messaging 15-year-old Alisa Petrov online before she went missing has requested bail. Samuel Mitchell, 41, of Herriman, Utah, with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, a second-degree felony, and one count of enticement of a minor, a class A misdemeanor. He is accused of communicating with Alisa through the online messaging app Discord and having conversations that were sexual in nature. PREVIOUSLY: Utah man, 41, messaged missing 15-year-old girl days before she disappeared: Documents Mitchell has posted a bond between $5,000 and $10,000, arguing that he is not a flight risk due to strong ties to Utah. He has agreed to submit to ankle monitoring, a pretrial release supervision by a private probation provider — which would require regular phone check-ins — and have no internet access. He claims he has no prior criminal history and has the financial resources to pay for home confinement/GPS geo-fencing monitoring if the court deems it appropriate. Mitchell was previously in the disappearance of 15-year-old Alisa Petrov. Police obtained a search warrant for his phone, and he was . PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Family releases statement after South Jordan girl found alive in Colorado Petrov went missing on April 21 and on June 1. The South Jordan Police Department (SJPD) told that she was found 'alive and healthy'. After finding several online messages exchanged between Petrov and three separate men, detectives believed Petrov was trying to get to Las Vegas, Nevada. The three men, including Mitchell, have been charged in connection with Petrov's disappearance. The other two have been identified as , 35, of Miami, Florida, and , 37, of Texas City, Texas. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound I-70 closed in Grand County for semi rollover Senator Padilla kicked out of press conference Preps for 250th birthday of the Army underway Johnson, heckled by Democrats, backs censure for Padilla President Trump blocks California's ban on the sale of gas powered cars Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-06-2025
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Two more suspected brothels found in San Jose
(KRON) — The San Jose Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force recently arrested two human trafficking suspects as part of Operation Coast to Coast, a nationwide crackdown targeting illicit massage businesses. On May 29, detectives investigated two San Jose businesses on the 300 block of West Julian Street and 1800 block of Sheri Ann Circle. While executing search warrants, detectives found suspected brothels and three victims inside, according to SJPD. Three adult women were provided with resources for human trafficking victims. Detectives arrested a man and woman who are suspected of operating the brothels. They were identified by police as Yanqiong Xiong, 39, of Cupertino and Guijun Zhao, 45, of Rosemead. Xiong and Zhao were booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail. More than 100 law enforcement agencies participated in Operation Coast to Coast, targeting 26 illicit massage businesses nationwide. The operation resulted in 74 arrests and 88 survivors rescued. Last year, police found four more suspected brothels around San Jose that were operated inside homes on McKee Road, Palacio Royale Circle, Bonita Avenue, and Gifford Avenue. Detectives went undercover posing as potential clients seeking prostitutes before they arrested several suspects. To eradicating human trafficking in South Bay communities, the San Jose Police Department encourages anyone with information to contact the Human Trafficking Task Force at 408-537-1999 or email stopslavery@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
