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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.

Cupertino Armed Robberies

July 6, 2024

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

July 2, 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.

In-Custody Death Investigation - 06-28-2024

June 28, 2024

On 6/26/2024, at approximately 2:38 P.M., deputies assigned to the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas located an unresponsive 49-year-old man in his assigned cell while conducting a routine welfare check.