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CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
San Jose woman suspected of murder after body found in burned building
A San Jose woman was arrested Monday after a body was found in a burned building over the weekend, police said. San Jose Police identified the suspect as 35-year-old Yessenia Estrada. Just before 4 a.m. Sunday, officers were sent to a fire at a commercial building on the 200 block of North 27th Street. Police said they suspected the fire was arson and began investigating along with the San Jose Fire Department. First responders were unable to safely search the building, but police said there were "multiple indicators" that a victim was inside the building. Police said the deceased victim was eventually found on Sunday, and that Estrada was arrested on suspicion of arson and murder. The identity of the victim has not been released.
CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
Man killed by San Jose Police may have killed his child to trigger deadly confrontation
San Jose Police said they suspect that the man officers fatally shot had killed his child and called 911 in order to get into a deadly confrontation with police on Sunday. He was identified by San Jose Police as 48-year-old Fremont resident Mateusz Dzierbun. Just before 3:30 p.m., officers were called to Cataldi Park for a report of a stabbing. When they arrived, they found a man with a "large kitchen knife" hunched over a 9-year-old who appeared to be bleeding. Police said they tried to de-escalate the situation, but the suspect, Dzierbun, refused to follow their commands. "During the verbal exchange, the suspect abruptly stood up, raised the knife, and charged at the officers," police said. Officers then shot Dzierbun, police said. Officers went to the child, but they were declared dead at the scene, police said. Dzierbun was taken to a hospital, where he later died. Police said Dzierbun was the child's father and that he was the one who called police. According to police, they suspect that Dzierbun killed his child and called police to get officers to fatally shoot him.
CBS News
07-07-2025
- CBS News
San Jose police shooting under investigation after responding to family disturbance
San Jose police said they are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday afternoon. Police said they responded to a home on Recife Way and Vargas Drive around 2:25 p.m. for a report of a family disturbance. "The involved suspect was armed with what appeared to be multiple firearms and resulted in an officer involved shooting," police said in a social media post. Some streets are closed in the area as the investigation is ongoing. No other details were released, including whether there were any injuries.
CBS News
26-06-2025
- CBS News
San Jose Police will use drones to ramp up enforcement on illegal fireworks
San Jose will use drones to crack down on people using illegal fireworks San Jose will use drones to crack down on people using illegal fireworks San Jose will use drones to crack down on people using illegal fireworks With the 4th of July just around the corner, the city of San Jose is stepping up its efforts to stop the use of illegal fireworks with more eyes on the ground and in the skies. Jeff Levine has lived in San Jose for over a decade and said the illegal fireworks problem has gotten out of control. "It's awful. It's dangerous. It's illegal. Cars tossing … Anything from the little fire crackers to the big explosive M-1000s out in the street, and they zoom off, and then they blow up, and cars come in and are swerving to avoid the explosion," Levine said. But this year, the city is launching a more coordinated ground and aerial effort. And for the first time this 4th of July, San Jose Police will launch drones to capture footage of illegal fireworks use, joining several other cities like Elk Grove. The built-in GPS will allow the city to locate hot spots and go after associated property owners. "The information gathered from the drones will be real-time, so they will be relayed to the operator," said police spokesperson Stacie Shih. "And that's the message we want to relay. Have fun on the 4th of July but be safe. We'll be watching. Fireworks are illegal in the city of San Jose and have always been." And the city's largest neighborhood group is supporting and participating in increasing enforcement efforts. "We, as a neighborhood group, along with the city, want to make sure that more people are involved in reporting illegal fireworks use," said Steve Spivak. Spivak is part of San Jose's All District Leadership Group that is working to encourage neighbors to report illegal fireworks using the 311 app, which now has a dedicated tab just for that purpose. Reports from the app will help police and fire to track hotspots, and this year, code enforcement officers will be issuing citations directly to homes connected to illegal fireworks use. And for neighbors who are afraid to speak up, the 311 app allows reports to be made anonymously. "I get it — People are scared of retaliation. But it helps when the city backs us up and makes reporting easy and safe," Spivak said. As the 4th of July approaches, San Jose hopes that with stronger community involvement and a few more eyes in the sky, this holiday can be a little quieter and a lot safer. But if it's not, San Jose is also planning to use its social host ordinance to hold property owners liable, plus fines and even possible citations for spectators. Fire officials said "safe and sane" fireworks are illegal in San Jose. Violators could face fines of up to $1,000. Illegally selling fireworks could lead to jail time and $50,000 in fines.
CBS News
25-06-2025
- CBS News
San Jose police arrest teens suspected in months-long violent crime spree
Police in San Jose on Tuesday announced the arrests of several teens suspected in what they described as a violent crime spree that included burglaries, vehicle thefts, assault and attempted carjackings. According to a statement from officers, one group of teens was arrested following an incident in March, while three additional teens were arrested last week, following an investigation that began late last year. Police said suspects would commit armed vehicle thefts and would use the stolen vehicles to break into businesses, either by ramming the vehicles into storefronts or using a chain to rip off the doors. The suspects would then steal items and flee in the stolen vehicles. Surveillance footage of a burglary that police said is linked to a group of teens suspected in what was described as a "violent crime spree" that took place in San Jose between Dec. 2024 and Mar. 2025. San Jose Police Department The first burglary took place on Christmas Eve at a business on the 2300 block of Almaden Road. According to officers, the group rammed a vehicle into the business and stole various items before fleeing the scene. In the following weeks, police responded to what they described as "dozens" of similar burglaries. Police made the first set of arrests on the morning of March 25. Around 3 a.m., officers were called to a home following the theft of two vehicles. About 15 minutes later, police were called to a report of an armed carjacking nearby. Police said suspects shattered a window of a vehicle, and when the victim attempted to intervene the suspects brandished firearms and attempted to shoot. Around 3:40 a.m., police used automated license plate readers to locate the vehicles in downtown. Police attempted to pull over the vehicles and the suspects had fled. Soon after, one of the vehicles was found on an on-ramp to Highway 101 and two suspects were seen fleeing on foot. As police detained one of the suspects, a second suspect brandished a firearm at an officer during a foot pursuit, forcing the officer to take cover. Several minutes later, police found suspects attempting to flee in multiple vehicles. Police said the suspects intentionally rammed a patrol car to evade arrest. Two additional suspects were taken into custody after a foot pursuit. As San Jose police investigated, the department learned that police in neighboring Santa Clara that they were investigating similar crimes, prompting a comprehensive investigation. Detectives said they identified six juvenile male suspects, ranging in age from 14 to 16. Arrest and search warrants were obtained. On June 17, officers located three teen suspects in San Jose and Milpitas. Police also arrested two women related to two of the suspects, for allegedly attempting to discard evidence, resisting arrest, receiving stolen property and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A search of the homes revealed several items, including ski masks, replica firearms, ammunition and steel chains. Police did not release the suspects' names. At a news conference on Tuesday, Police Chief Paul Joseph said there may be additional suspects. "These burglaries were carried out with the efficiency of someone who's done it before, which leads me to believe that there's involvement of someone other than the offenders whom we've arrested," Joseph said. "We won't rest until we have everybody responsible in custody." Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Detective Hernandez of the department's Robbery Unit over email or by calling 408-277-4166.
