Police Arrest Four in Santana Row Armed Robbery
San Jose Police arrested four men in connection with an armed robbery outside a Santana Row hotel, while three suspects remain at large.
San Jose Crime News
In San Jose, crime news means law enforcement activity, the justice system, public safety and trends in criminal activity. Reporting here covers both major incidents and policy shifts within the city.
Law Enforcement
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San Jose Officers Arrested for Evidence Tampering
Two San Jose police officers face felony charges for allegedly planting drugs to replace missing evidence.
Accidents
Small Plane Crashes on San Jose Roadway
Three people sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a Cessna 177 crashed near Capitol Expressway on October 17.
Violence
San Jose Suspects Charged in May First Street Shooting
Prosecutors have filed murder and attempted murder charges against two men following a deadly incident in May 2026.
Property Crime
Police Arrest Nine in San Jose Commercial Burglaries
Detectives used license plate reader technology to identify six adults and three juveniles tied to vehicle-ramming break-ins at three businesses.
Sex Crimes
James Aaron Whisenand to Be Sentenced for 2008 Rape
A man will receive a 25-year prison sentence this Thursday for a 2008 sexual assault in San Jose.
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This section follows high-profile cases, police department policies, court proceedings and public safety initiatives. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Disparities in incident reporting and the distribution of public safety resources create distinct regional patterns in how the justice system is experienced. Trends in property crime and violent crime volume remain the most consistent factors shaping the news cycle.