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In-Custody Death - 10-27-24

October 28, 2024

An incarcerated man with underlying health conditions died while under doctors’ care at Valley Medical Center in San Jose. On Sunday, October 27, 2024, medical staff performed emergency life-saving measures on the man in his hospital room, where he was pronounced deceased at 5:27 p.m.

Groundbreaking Goodwill store opens at Elmwood Correctional Campus

October 16, 2024

The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Restorative Services Division is proud to announce the launch of an innovative Goodwill store on the Elmwood Correctional Campus in Milpitas. This first-of-its-kind initiative empowers women in custody by providing them with real-world retail experience.

Auto-Bicyclist Fatal Collision Update

September 4, 2024

Detectives with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office have concluded that the driver involved in a deadly auto-bicyclist collision back in February was distracted behind the wheel. Mesfin Mekonnen, 64, of Santa Clara, is now facing a felony charge of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.

Organized Retail Theft Grant

September 3, 2024

The Sheriff’s Office is the law enforcement provider for unincorporated Santa Clara County and the three contract cities of Saratoga, Cupertino, and the Town of Los Altos Hills. One of the recent crime trends challenging law enforcement is the rapid increase in organized retail theft incidents.

Former Sheriff's Captain Found Guilty

July 17, 2024

On 7/17/2024, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office learned of the jury’s decision, finding former Captain James Jensen guilty of felony bribery and conspiracy charges.