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    Police Continue to Seek Information Related to Burbank Murder
    BVNA
    • Sep 27, 2018
    • 1 min

    Police Continue to Seek Information Related to Burbank Murder

    Francisco Santos, was murdered in front of his home on SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 at 1:37am. The police are actively searching for the two suspects involved. If you were witness to the stabbing, or have information that will help investigators, please reach out to the police department by calling 911. If you have home security camera footage of the crime, please let SJPD know. Additionally, you can register your security camera with SJPD which allows investigators to proactively rea
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    Suspect Shot, Injured By Santa Clara Police In San Jose
    BVNA
    • Sep 10, 2018
    • 1 min

    Suspect Shot, Injured By Santa Clara Police In San Jose

    38-year-old Manuel Gabriel Rico of San Jose was arrested early Sunday morning after ramming a stolen GMC Jimmy his car into Santa Clara police cars and a Santa Clara police officer shot and wounded him, San Jose police said. Rico was booked into the Santa Clara County jail on multiple charges and on a felony warrant for assault with a firearm. The incident started around 5:08 a.m. Sunday, when a Santa Clara police officer spotted the stolen GMC Jimmy Rico was driving. Police
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    Suspect Hurt During Officer-Involved Shooting in San Jose: Police
    BVNA
    • Sep 9, 2018
    • 2 min

    Suspect Hurt During Officer-Involved Shooting in San Jose: Police

    A suspect suffered non-life threatening injuries during an officer-involved shooting in San Jose early Sunday morning, according to police. The shooting occurred in the area of Mayellen Avenue and Scott Street following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle, according to police. San Jose police responded to the scene at roughly 5:20 a.m. to help Santa Clara police officers who were involved in the shooting, police stated. The suspect was taken to a local hospital, according to
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    Public Safety Town Hall Meeting
    BVNA
    • Aug 27, 2018
    • 1 min

    Public Safety Town Hall Meeting

    The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) has made multiple arrests, stepped up patrols, and are continuing to investigate incidents. SJPD asks anyone with a video of a crime in progress to send it to SJPD by calling 311. Please do not post on social media or send to the press. Videos that have been sent directly to the police department have been helpful in identifying suspects who have perpetrated multiple crimes. A clear video of a suspect’s face is extremely helpful to poli
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    National Night Out Registration Deadline is July 27th!
    BVNA
    • Jul 15, 2018
    • 1 min

    National Night Out Registration Deadline is July 27th!

    We are so excited, National Night Out is coming up on Tuesday, August 7th. We're just 11 days from the registration deadline on Friday, July 27th. If you have not registered your event with the San José Police Department, please plan to do it at your earliest convenience, especially if your event requires permits. For more information on National Night Out please refer to the attached brochure: NNO 2018 Brochure We make every effort to visit as many events as possible, but we
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    BOLO:Distraction Burgulars
    BVNA
    • May 2, 2018
    • 2 min

    BOLO:Distraction Burgulars

    The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office is warning the community that “distraction burglars” are targeting older adults in our community. Don’t be fooled by strangers posing as utility company workers, roof or home repair professionals, or other fake workers trying to get access to your home. Help family members, neighbors and friends, older adults and grandparents, know the facts and learn safety tips that can help protect against distraction burglars or other type
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    San Jose Crime Prevention Personal Safety Presentation
    BVNA
    • Apr 3, 2018
    • 1 min

    San Jose Crime Prevention Personal Safety Presentation

    The Buena Vista Neighborhood Association is working with the San Jose Police Department Crime Prevention Unit to put on a put presentation regarding Crime Prevention and Personal Safety. The presentation is designed to educate the public on safety in the home, public places, the workplace, as well as in vehicles and on public transportation. Additionally we will talk about gang awareness in our community. This is a free presentation designed to help us come together as a com
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    Neighbors Detain Driver Who Struck Multiple Parked Vehicles in San Jose
    BVNA
    • Mar 26, 2018
    • 1 min

    Neighbors Detain Driver Who Struck Multiple Parked Vehicles in San Jose

    Before authorities arrived to the scene, residents in a San Jose neighborhood on Sunday took it upon themselves to detain a driver who is said to have struck multiple vehicles in the area, according to a witness. The driver is said to have crashed into numerous parked vehicles around 2 a.m. in the area of Menker Avenue just south of Scott Street, witness Alexis Rojas said. Rojas said the driver hit at least 10 vehicles. It was when the driver hit the final vehicle that neighb
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    Why Gang Graffiti Is Dangerous
    BVNA
    • Mar 7, 2018
    • 2 min

    Why Gang Graffiti Is Dangerous

    Buena Vista is fairly regularly hit by graffiti and tagging and whether it's in the park, or on private property, it's critical that we work together as a community to try to cover it as quickly as possible. We all know that graffiti has a negative effect on our community and along with lowering neighborhood appeal, decreasing property values, and driving away prospective homebuyers, it also attracts more criminal activity. Worst of all, gang members use the graffiti to prom
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    Open Letter From DA’s Office
    BVNA
    • Mar 2, 2018
    • 2 min

    Open Letter From DA’s Office

    Dear Buena Vista Residents, Buena Vista is a fantastic neighborhood. From its location near shopping and dining, to ease of access to freeways and public transportation, and its rich history as the heart of what was once San Jose’s agricultural boom, it has much to boast about. None of these characteristics, however, outshines its true gem – the residents who make up this community. The neighbors of Buena Vista care about each other, their neighborhood, and the safety of the
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    Neighborhood Watch
    BVNA
    • Feb 28, 2018
    • 2 min

    Neighborhood Watch

    BVNA, working in partnership with SJPD, has taken steps to set up a neighborhood watch meeting. Neighborhood Watch focuses on informing the community how to discourage, deter and prevent crimes such as burglary, auto theft, car break-ins, and personal crimes which often occur in or near homes. Issues such as vandalism, graffiti, drug dealing and gang activity are also addressed when applicable. Neighborhood Watch groups usually start with a two-hour meeting with police, wher
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    Coffee with San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia
    BVNA
    • Feb 3, 2018
    • 1 min

    Coffee with San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia

    Meet with San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia and learn about the Cities plans to open the Southside Police Substation. Date: February 10, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: San Jose Southside Police Substation Address: 6087 Great Oaks Pkwy San Jose, CA 95119 #CoffeewithaCop #Events #Police #FraudPrevention #Crime
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    San Jose Police Searching for Suspects in Crime Spree
    BVNA
    • Jan 24, 2018
    • 1 min

    San Jose Police Searching for Suspects in Crime Spree

    San Jose has been hit by a slew of carjackings, muggings and robberies in what police are describing as a crime spree. And the suspects are still on the run. In the latest crime, at about 9 p.m., witnesses said they saw four armed men get out of a red pickup truck at an intersection in the city's Willow Glen neighborhood and rob a man at gunpoint. The suspects demanded his wallet then got back into the truck and sped out of the neighborhood, nearly hitting two women who just
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    BVNA
    • Jan 18, 2018
    • 1 min

    Year’s First Homicide Comes After Man Dies From 2017 Assault

    A man who was brutally beaten by his sister’s boyfriend in November has died from his injuries, and the suspect already jailed for the assault now faces a murder charge, according to San Jose police. Because the victim’s death occurred and was declared a homicide in the new year, he becomes San Jose’s first homicide of 2018. The original attack was reported at 7:32 a.m. Nov. 10 at a home in the 400 block of Buena Vista Avenue, off West San Carlos Street. Police officers respo
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    Public Safety Town Hall Meeting
    BVNA
    • Jan 10, 2018
    • 1 min

    Public Safety Town Hall Meeting

    BVNA encourages the entire community to take this oppertunity to ask questions and express your personal concerns, directly with our District 6 Councilwoman and other City officials regarding public and traffic safety including but not limited to: Property crimes Gang intervention/activity Traffic/Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Neighborhood watch programs Police/Fire/Medical response times Preventative Policing Public Safety Town Hall Meeting When: Thursday, January 18, 2018, 6:30
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    San Jose: Man shot in Buena Vista neighborhood
    BVNA
    • Dec 20, 2017
    • 1 min

    San Jose: Man shot in Buena Vista neighborhood

    SAN JOSE — Police are investigating a shooting that wounded a man Tuesday night in San Jose’s Buena Vista neighborhood. Just after 7 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting on the 1700 block of Scott Street, between Leigh and Richmond avenues. They arrived to find a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound, said Officer Gina Tepoorten of the San Jose Police Department. Tepoorten said the victim, who was not identified, was taken to a hospital with non-life-t
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    Police Investigating Shooting in San Jose's Buena Vista Neighborhood
    BVNA
    • Dec 20, 2017
    • 1 min

    Police Investigating Shooting in San Jose's Buena Vista Neighborhood

    Police late Tuesday are investigating a shooting in San Jose. The shooting was reported in the area of Scott Street and Richmond Avenue, in the city's Burbank neighborhood just north of Interstate 280. An officer on scene said the victim has non-life threatening injuries following the shooting. No other information was immediately available. For more information see: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Police-Investigating-Shooting-in-San-Jose-465338203.html #Police #Crime
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    Firearm Safe Storage Ordinance
    BVNA
    • Nov 7, 2017
    • 1 min

    Firearm Safe Storage Ordinance

    On October 17, 2017, the San Jose City Council passed the Firearm Safe Storage Ordinance, which requires firearms to be safely stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock upon leaving your residence. This ordinance requires the locked container to be meet state standards which can be found here: https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/gunsafe The state roster of Firearm Safety Devices can be found here https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/fsdcertlist This ordinance goes into eff
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    San Jose Man At Center Of Disturbance Later Stole Car, Led Officers On Chase, Police Say
    BVNA
    • Sep 21, 2017
    • 1 min

    San Jose Man At Center Of Disturbance Later Stole Car, Led Officers On Chase, Police Say

    After police left the scene of a family disturbance that resulted in the closure of a busy city street, a man who refused to exit the home allegedly stole a neighbor’s car and led officers on a pursuit from San Joaquin County to San Francisco, according to San Jose police. San Jose police say the man went to a neighbor’s home at 9 p.m. Tuesday and, after a woman opened the front door, forced his way inside. Police say the man threatened to kill the woman if she did not give h
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    Family Disturbance Shuts Down Busy San Jose street
    BVNA
    • Sep 19, 2017
    • 1 min

    Family Disturbance Shuts Down Busy San Jose street

    Police have closed down West San Carlos Street between Buena Vista and Willard avenues in response to a family disturbance. The disturbance was first reported shortly after 2:30 p.m. at a home on the 1500 block of West San Carlos Street, said Sgt. Enrique Garcia of the San Jose Police Department. A man in his 30s or 40s got into a verbal argument with his mother and allegedly started destroying things. The mother left the home and the son has refused to come out. For more inf
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