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3 dead after man goes on violent rampage in San Jose, Milpitas; Suspect arrested
A man went on a deadly rampage Thursday in Milpitas and San Jose, stabbing at least three people and striking three others with a vehicle that was carjacked, police said. At least three victims have died and two others have life-threatening injuries. At about 4:30 p.m., Milpitas police investigated a stabbing in the parking lot of a Smart & Final store on the 400 block of Jacklin Road. Officers provided life-saving measures to the Jacklin Road victim but the person succumbed to their injuries, police said. Shortly afterward, police arrested a suspect nearby at Midwick Dr. and Arizona Ave. just north of the Smart & Final store. UPDATE: The victim…
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Scams
GoMilpitas.com provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report ongoing scams. Text Phishing Scheme Online Employment Scam Tech Support Scam Telephone Taxes Due Scam Telephone Utilities Due Scam Item Listed for Sale Check Scam Warrant for your Arrest Scam Other Resources Text Phishing Scheme The suspects in this scam are targeting disability applicants and beneficiaries by sending them text messages on their cellphone asking them to call. The text messages have read, “Disability Alert: Please call 253-xxx-xxxx regarding your recent disability benefits application.” The numbers to call have varied but the wording has been about the same. When the number is called a person…
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Milpitas man charged with murder after woman’s body found buried in his yard
Neighbors told officers they heard a woman screaming early Saturday but did not notify police. MILPITAS – A Milpitas man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman who was found buried in his yard Wednesday, police said. Micah James Dovlet, 34, was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail in San Jose on Wednesday and remains in custody, Milpitas police Capt. John Torrez. said in a news release. Prosecutors said in a criminal complaint that Dovlet was charged with murder, the victim was “particularly vulnerable” and the way the killing was carried out “indicates planning, sophistication or professionalism.” On Monday, officers…
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Officer did not quack under pressure!
Officer did not quack under pressure! June 28, 2021. Milpitas Police Department: Lets start off the week with some tails from this past weekend….On Saturday morning, a community member gave us a call about a pair of ducklings wandering around on their own on S. Abel St. and Corning Av. Officer Pham and his FTO found the duo who appeared to have lost their way. Our friends at Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley (WCSV) were called and picked up the ducklings to care for them before their eventual release back into the wild. Duckling catching was definitely not an Academy topic, but Officer Pham didn’t quack under the pressure of…
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Great Mall was looted May 31, 2020
Great Mall was looted last night. from r/SanJose Last Call Neiman Marcus Outlet Store Looted Saturday night, May 31, 2020 This evening at about 7:30 PM, Milpitas Police Department Officers responded to a burglary alarm at Nieman Marcus, located at the Great Mall. Officers arrived quickly and encountered a large group of people running from the store. It was estimated that there were approximately 100 people and 50 cars involved in this coordinated burglary of Neiman Marcus. As additional officers arrived at the location, numerous vehicles sped away. The quick response of our Officers likely prevented additional businesses from being victimized. More information. I spoke with Police Chief Corpus. The…
