Highlights from "The Week in Review" (TWIR)
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Fire
Emergency Incidents: We had a total of 94 incidents this week, which included 4 that were fire related: 1-Structure Fire, 1-Vehicle Fire, 1-Rubbish Fire, and 1-Outside Fire. Dollar loss for the week was minimal. The remaining calls this week were: EMS-65, Vehicle Accidents-5, Service Calls-12, and Other Emergencies-8.
Police
Residential Burglary Arrest: At 9:00 a.m. on November 20, officers responded to a report of a residential burglary at 1304 Higton St. Neighbors reported seeing suspicious subjects loitering near the residence and then break into the west-side window. Dispatch kept witnesses on the phone, while patrol and unmarked detectives set up a perimeter. One suspect was taken into custody immediately as he walked out from the side yard. Another was arrested after he jumped several fences into surrounding yards. The third was arrested a short distance away. Flat screen TVs, computer equipment and other electronic equipment was stacked just inside and outside of the residence. Erick Emanuel Flores, Eduardo Zubirias-Rios, and Alejandro Guadalupe Garcia, all San Jose residents, were arrested for burglary and possession of stolen property.
Drug Arrest: On November 20, members of the Streets Crimes Unit served a search warrant at 1956 Box Car Drive in Manteca. During the search, officers found marijuana, packaged marijuana, money, scales, packaging, marijuana plant and sales records. One juvenile male was arrested for possessing marijuana for sale. He was released on a juvenile citation to his mother. During the search, Mitchel Gray, 19, of Manteca showed up at the residence. Mitchel is also on probation with a search-and-seizure condition. Inside Mitchel’s car was marijuana packaged for sale. Mitchel was arrested for possessing marijuana for sale and transportation of marijuana.
Stabbing: On November 21, officers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing at 1555 Crestwood Ave., Unit No. 1. Victims reported they were walking from the street to a party. As they entered the driveway, they were confronted by two suspects. After a short verbal altercation, one of the suspects punched one victim in the head and face. A second suspect attacked a 15-year-old victim, cutting him on the neck. The suspects fled in an unknown direction. Witnesses gave officers conflicting suspect descriptions. Both victims were treated at Doctor’s Hospital of Manteca. The victim, who was cut on the neck, was fortunate. The emergency room physician said the cut, which was 6 to 8 inches long, was extremely close to cutting his carotid artery.
Recovered Stolen Vehicle: On November 27 at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers located a stolen Honda Accord in the Comfort Inn parking lot, 1920 E. Yosemite Ave. The stolen Honda had two stolen license plates, and parked in front of Room No. 114. Room 114 was registered to Christopher Balcom. Detectives responded to the scene and placed a GPS tracker on the vehicle. Detectives then set up surveillance and observed Balcom and Richard Araujo standing at the open driver’s-side door of the stolen vehicle. A short time later, Detectives saw the stolen Honda leaving the Comfort Inn parking lot and turn eastbound on East Yosemite Avenue. The Detectives followed the Honda eastbound on Highway 120. The driver of the stolen Honda parked in the Olde Towne Bar parking lot. Araujo was detained as he walked away from the stolen vehicle. Officers went back to the Comfort Inn, Room 114, and secured the room for preparation of a search warrant. While waiting for another Detective, Balcom and Celena Gordon walked up to the motel room. Both consented to a search of the motel room. Detectives located property from the stolen Honda Accord inside the motel room. Police also discovered stolen property from a residential burglary out of Stockton. Statements from both Balcom and Araujo revealed they were part of a group who is responsible for several residential burglaries and auto thefts that occurred in the Manteca and Stockton areas. Detectives responded to the scene to recover the stolen property, search Balcom’s storage unit for additional stolen property, and to follow up with Stockton Police for additional victims. Richard Steven Araujo was arrested for Vehicle Theft, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Possession of Stolen Property, and Felony While Released on O/R. Christopher John Balcom was arrested for Possession of Stolen Property and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Stabbing: On November 27 at approximately midnight, MPD Officers responded to 733 Tahoe St. in regard to the resident finding a victim of a stabbing in his front yard. The victim, Danielle Bernardeau, was with her ex-boyfriend, Charles Benham, in a vehicle in the Jack-in-the Box parking lot on South Main Street. Benham was upset with Bernardeau due to their recent break-up and her filing a temporary restraining order against him. During the argument, Benham took out a fixed-blade knife and stabbed Bernardeau in the right thigh. Bernardeau and Benham drove from the Jack-in-the Box parking lot to 733 Tahoe St. She started feeling sick so she stopped and started drinking water from the resident’s garden hose in the front yard. The resident saw the light and heard the water running and walked outside to investigate. He located Bernardeau in the front yard. The resident escorted the victim into his residence and called for an ambulance. Benham walked away and is still at large. The victim was transported to Doctor’s Hospital, where she was treated and released.
On December 1, officers located Benham walking in the 700 block of West Yosemite Avenue. He was arrested without incident and booked for Domestic Violence and Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Carjacking: On November 29 at 3:00 p.m., a carjacking occurred next to the park in the 1900 block of Crestwood Avenue. The victims were parked next to the sidewalk. A subject walked up to the passenger side and asked the passenger and driver if they had a cigarette. They told him they didn't have any. The suspect pulled out a black semi-automatic handgun from his waistband and shoved it into the passenger’s ribcage. The suspect ordered both victims out of the vehicle. The suspect and three other subjects who were loitering a short distance away climbed into the pickup and left the area. The victims watched the pickup go north on the west-side frontage road and then south onto Highway 99. The suspects were not known to either victim. On December 1, a Ripon police officer located the stolen vehicle in that city. Police detained the three occupants, two juveniles and one adult, and searched the car. They located a handgun and numerous items of gang paraphernalia. It was determined the two juveniles were not involved in the original carjacking, and they were released to their parents. Miguel Zamora, 18, of Tracy, was booked for Possession of Stolen Property and Auto Theft.
Firearms Arrest: On December 1, Detectives were on patrol in the 500 block of South Veach Avenue. They drove past Timothy Franklin, a transient, who they knew had warrants for his arrest. As soon as Franklin saw them, he fled on foot and was pursued by police. Timothy ran into the backyard of 530 S. Veach and then into the house, where he was caught and detained. He was later booked on the warrants and transported to jail. Additional patrol and detective units arrived at the house as back-up. Also in the house was Christopher Cebrian and Raquel Azevedo. Both had warrants for their arrest and were transported to the Police Department for booking. During the investigation, Detectives were standing outside the house and in the front yard. A small white car drove by with Sean Malendrez, a transient parolee out of Manteca, in the front passenger seat. Detectives attempted to stop Malendrez to conduct a parole search. The driver of the white car sped up and turned onto Edith Street, where Malendrez jumped out of the car and fled on foot into a backyard. Detectives followed and caught the suspect, detaining him for the search. Detectives went back and searched the path of the foot pursuit. They found a loaded .44 magnum revolver on the ground. Malendrez was charged with a violation of his parole, Felon in Possession of a Concealed, Loaded Firearm, Obstructing an Officer and Being a Gang Member in Possession of a Loaded Firearm. It was later determined the pistol was stolen out of Manteca.
Fraud Arrest: On November 15, Detectives began investigating a reported fraud case involving Steven Garcia and numerous victims of a scam. Garcia had befriended approximately 20 teachers, parents and staff at McParland School, with the promise of selling a laptop computer for $275. He accepted the money from over 15 people, but never delivered the computers. The investigation showed that Garcia took well over $8,000 from the victims without delivering the purchased computers. On December 2, Detectives received information regarding Garcia’s location in Stockton. They set up a sting and were able to locate Garcia as he left a residence. Garcia was taken into custody for the Fraud, Grand Theft, and an outstanding felony warrant.
Public Works
Recycling Education: The State budget crisis may impact the City’s recycling education program. We have historically received approximately $17,000 for the CRV value of the bottles and cans that are recycled through our curbside recycling program. The State has taken most of the funds allocated for this program to use for other purposes, and the City has been informed that we will only receive approximately $850 this year. The City historically used these funds to purchase bottle/can recycling containers for schools, classrooms, cafeterias and apartment complexes, printing recycling brochures, and to purchase give-away items made from recycled materials to hand out at the Pumpkin Fair, Street Fair and various other community events.
Finance Lobby Remodel: The Finance lobby remodel project is essentially complete. Building Maintenance and Finance staff worked closely to minimize the cost of this project by clearly defining the needs, and by using modular furniture components, where possible, to reduce structural changes to the building. Staff also scheduled all of this work so that it could be completed without any disruption to customer service. The new lobby configuration increases the inside waiting area, improves flow by adding another door, and should improve our customer service, while increasing staff efficiency and comfort. The project was completed during the holiday/furlough closure week to minimize the impact on City staff and the public.
Community Development
Building Safety Activities: The City’s Building Safety Division conducted a total of 291 inspections during the week. The division issued 19 building permits, which consisted of 5 Single-Family Dwellings, 1 Hood and Duct, 1 Miscellaneous Electrical, 5 Miscellaneous Plumbing, 1 Residential Remodel, 5 Roofs and 1 Sign Permit. A total of eight new project applications were submitted for plan check services, which included 1 Commercial Electrical, 1 Commercial Remodel, 3 Fire Alarms, 1 Patio, 1 Residential Fire Repair, and 1 Sign.
Fire
Emergency Incidents: We had a total of 94 incidents this week, which included 4 that were fire related: 1-Structure Fire, 1-Vehicle Fire, 1-Rubbish Fire, and 1-Outside Fire. Dollar loss for the week was minimal. The remaining calls this week were: EMS-65, Vehicle Accidents-5, Service Calls-12, and Other Emergencies-8.
Police
Residential Burglary Arrest: At 9:00 a.m. on November 20, officers responded to a report of a residential burglary at 1304 Higton St. Neighbors reported seeing suspicious subjects loitering near the residence and then break into the west-side window. Dispatch kept witnesses on the phone, while patrol and unmarked detectives set up a perimeter. One suspect was taken into custody immediately as he walked out from the side yard. Another was arrested after he jumped several fences into surrounding yards. The third was arrested a short distance away. Flat screen TVs, computer equipment and other electronic equipment was stacked just inside and outside of the residence. Erick Emanuel Flores, Eduardo Zubirias-Rios, and Alejandro Guadalupe Garcia, all San Jose residents, were arrested for burglary and possession of stolen property.
Drug Arrest: On November 20, members of the Streets Crimes Unit served a search warrant at 1956 Box Car Drive in Manteca. During the search, officers found marijuana, packaged marijuana, money, scales, packaging, marijuana plant and sales records. One juvenile male was arrested for possessing marijuana for sale. He was released on a juvenile citation to his mother. During the search, Mitchel Gray, 19, of Manteca showed up at the residence. Mitchel is also on probation with a search-and-seizure condition. Inside Mitchel’s car was marijuana packaged for sale. Mitchel was arrested for possessing marijuana for sale and transportation of marijuana.
Stabbing: On November 21, officers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing at 1555 Crestwood Ave., Unit No. 1. Victims reported they were walking from the street to a party. As they entered the driveway, they were confronted by two suspects. After a short verbal altercation, one of the suspects punched one victim in the head and face. A second suspect attacked a 15-year-old victim, cutting him on the neck. The suspects fled in an unknown direction. Witnesses gave officers conflicting suspect descriptions. Both victims were treated at Doctor’s Hospital of Manteca. The victim, who was cut on the neck, was fortunate. The emergency room physician said the cut, which was 6 to 8 inches long, was extremely close to cutting his carotid artery.
Recovered Stolen Vehicle: On November 27 at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers located a stolen Honda Accord in the Comfort Inn parking lot, 1920 E. Yosemite Ave. The stolen Honda had two stolen license plates, and parked in front of Room No. 114. Room 114 was registered to Christopher Balcom. Detectives responded to the scene and placed a GPS tracker on the vehicle. Detectives then set up surveillance and observed Balcom and Richard Araujo standing at the open driver’s-side door of the stolen vehicle. A short time later, Detectives saw the stolen Honda leaving the Comfort Inn parking lot and turn eastbound on East Yosemite Avenue. The Detectives followed the Honda eastbound on Highway 120. The driver of the stolen Honda parked in the Olde Towne Bar parking lot. Araujo was detained as he walked away from the stolen vehicle. Officers went back to the Comfort Inn, Room 114, and secured the room for preparation of a search warrant. While waiting for another Detective, Balcom and Celena Gordon walked up to the motel room. Both consented to a search of the motel room. Detectives located property from the stolen Honda Accord inside the motel room. Police also discovered stolen property from a residential burglary out of Stockton. Statements from both Balcom and Araujo revealed they were part of a group who is responsible for several residential burglaries and auto thefts that occurred in the Manteca and Stockton areas. Detectives responded to the scene to recover the stolen property, search Balcom’s storage unit for additional stolen property, and to follow up with Stockton Police for additional victims. Richard Steven Araujo was arrested for Vehicle Theft, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Possession of Stolen Property, and Felony While Released on O/R. Christopher John Balcom was arrested for Possession of Stolen Property and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Stabbing: On November 27 at approximately midnight, MPD Officers responded to 733 Tahoe St. in regard to the resident finding a victim of a stabbing in his front yard. The victim, Danielle Bernardeau, was with her ex-boyfriend, Charles Benham, in a vehicle in the Jack-in-the Box parking lot on South Main Street. Benham was upset with Bernardeau due to their recent break-up and her filing a temporary restraining order against him. During the argument, Benham took out a fixed-blade knife and stabbed Bernardeau in the right thigh. Bernardeau and Benham drove from the Jack-in-the Box parking lot to 733 Tahoe St. She started feeling sick so she stopped and started drinking water from the resident’s garden hose in the front yard. The resident saw the light and heard the water running and walked outside to investigate. He located Bernardeau in the front yard. The resident escorted the victim into his residence and called for an ambulance. Benham walked away and is still at large. The victim was transported to Doctor’s Hospital, where she was treated and released.
On December 1, officers located Benham walking in the 700 block of West Yosemite Avenue. He was arrested without incident and booked for Domestic Violence and Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Carjacking: On November 29 at 3:00 p.m., a carjacking occurred next to the park in the 1900 block of Crestwood Avenue. The victims were parked next to the sidewalk. A subject walked up to the passenger side and asked the passenger and driver if they had a cigarette. They told him they didn't have any. The suspect pulled out a black semi-automatic handgun from his waistband and shoved it into the passenger’s ribcage. The suspect ordered both victims out of the vehicle. The suspect and three other subjects who were loitering a short distance away climbed into the pickup and left the area. The victims watched the pickup go north on the west-side frontage road and then south onto Highway 99. The suspects were not known to either victim. On December 1, a Ripon police officer located the stolen vehicle in that city. Police detained the three occupants, two juveniles and one adult, and searched the car. They located a handgun and numerous items of gang paraphernalia. It was determined the two juveniles were not involved in the original carjacking, and they were released to their parents. Miguel Zamora, 18, of Tracy, was booked for Possession of Stolen Property and Auto Theft.
Firearms Arrest: On December 1, Detectives were on patrol in the 500 block of South Veach Avenue. They drove past Timothy Franklin, a transient, who they knew had warrants for his arrest. As soon as Franklin saw them, he fled on foot and was pursued by police. Timothy ran into the backyard of 530 S. Veach and then into the house, where he was caught and detained. He was later booked on the warrants and transported to jail. Additional patrol and detective units arrived at the house as back-up. Also in the house was Christopher Cebrian and Raquel Azevedo. Both had warrants for their arrest and were transported to the Police Department for booking. During the investigation, Detectives were standing outside the house and in the front yard. A small white car drove by with Sean Malendrez, a transient parolee out of Manteca, in the front passenger seat. Detectives attempted to stop Malendrez to conduct a parole search. The driver of the white car sped up and turned onto Edith Street, where Malendrez jumped out of the car and fled on foot into a backyard. Detectives followed and caught the suspect, detaining him for the search. Detectives went back and searched the path of the foot pursuit. They found a loaded .44 magnum revolver on the ground. Malendrez was charged with a violation of his parole, Felon in Possession of a Concealed, Loaded Firearm, Obstructing an Officer and Being a Gang Member in Possession of a Loaded Firearm. It was later determined the pistol was stolen out of Manteca.
Fraud Arrest: On November 15, Detectives began investigating a reported fraud case involving Steven Garcia and numerous victims of a scam. Garcia had befriended approximately 20 teachers, parents and staff at McParland School, with the promise of selling a laptop computer for $275. He accepted the money from over 15 people, but never delivered the computers. The investigation showed that Garcia took well over $8,000 from the victims without delivering the purchased computers. On December 2, Detectives received information regarding Garcia’s location in Stockton. They set up a sting and were able to locate Garcia as he left a residence. Garcia was taken into custody for the Fraud, Grand Theft, and an outstanding felony warrant.
Public Works
Recycling Education: The State budget crisis may impact the City’s recycling education program. We have historically received approximately $17,000 for the CRV value of the bottles and cans that are recycled through our curbside recycling program. The State has taken most of the funds allocated for this program to use for other purposes, and the City has been informed that we will only receive approximately $850 this year. The City historically used these funds to purchase bottle/can recycling containers for schools, classrooms, cafeterias and apartment complexes, printing recycling brochures, and to purchase give-away items made from recycled materials to hand out at the Pumpkin Fair, Street Fair and various other community events.
Finance Lobby Remodel: The Finance lobby remodel project is essentially complete. Building Maintenance and Finance staff worked closely to minimize the cost of this project by clearly defining the needs, and by using modular furniture components, where possible, to reduce structural changes to the building. Staff also scheduled all of this work so that it could be completed without any disruption to customer service. The new lobby configuration increases the inside waiting area, improves flow by adding another door, and should improve our customer service, while increasing staff efficiency and comfort. The project was completed during the holiday/furlough closure week to minimize the impact on City staff and the public.
Community Development
Building Safety Activities: The City’s Building Safety Division conducted a total of 291 inspections during the week. The division issued 19 building permits, which consisted of 5 Single-Family Dwellings, 1 Hood and Duct, 1 Miscellaneous Electrical, 5 Miscellaneous Plumbing, 1 Residential Remodel, 5 Roofs and 1 Sign Permit. A total of eight new project applications were submitted for plan check services, which included 1 Commercial Electrical, 1 Commercial Remodel, 3 Fire Alarms, 1 Patio, 1 Residential Fire Repair, and 1 Sign.
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