Press Release
Operation Second Chance: Opportunity to resolve non-violent misdemeanor warrants without jail time
Santa Clara County announces, "Operation Second Chance," offering any person with qualifying non-violent misdemeanor warrants a chance to avoid jail time.
Grand opening of Elmwood Women's Library: A key step in supporting incarcerated women’s rehabilitation
This new library initiative aims to inspire and inform incarcerated women, offering them valuable resources to pave the way for personal growth, skill development, and successful reentry into society.
In-Custody Death - 11-20-24
Incarcerated man dies after medical emergency at Elmwood Correctional Facility. On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at approximately 8:46 p.m., deputies at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas were notified of an unresponsive 33-year-old man in one of the dorms. Deputies and medical staff immediately began CPR to provide life-saving assistance until emergency medical personnel arrived.
In-Custody Death - 10-27-24
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
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
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.
Former Sheriff's Captain Found Guilty
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.
In-Custody Death Investigation - 07-10-2024
On 7/5/2024, at approximately 6:41 P.M., deputies assigned to the Main Jail Facility in San Jose located Jose Herrera (24) unresponsive in his assigned cell.
Cupertino Armed Robberies
On 7/6/2024, at approximately 12:39 A.M., an armed robbery occurred at the 7-11 in the City of Cupertino, located on Mc Clellan Road.
Infant Death 07-02-2024
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office is saddened by a tragic incident involving a 5-month-old baby at an apartment on Stanford University’s campus.