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Milpitas Vice Mayor calls for Police Union President’s resignation after scathing letter to council

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
Last month, on June 8, the Milpitas Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) sent an 8-page letter to the Milpitas City Council, criticizing a few of...
Community

Milpitas to offer free doorbell cameras to residents to boost neighborhood safety

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
In an effort to improve neighborhood safety and awareness, the Milpitas City Council has voted to approve the distribution of free wireless doorbell cameras...
Fire

Milpitas first responders rescue family trapped by apartment fire

Eric Shapiro -
The Milpitas Police Department (MPD) and Milpitas Fire Department (MFD) made national news this week for a heroic rescue carried out last weekend… Last Saturday,...
News

Motorcyclist dies after traffic collision on Kennedy Drive in Milpitas

Eric Shapiro -
On Friday, May 9, at around 2:40pm, a car and a motorcycle collided near Kennedy Drive’s 1500 block. A parked car also got hit...
Crime

Arson suspect in custody after setting fire at McDonald’s in Milpitas

Eric Shapiro -
Early this morning, June 12, at 2:38AM, the Milpitas Police Department (MPD) took a 911 call regarding the McDonald’s restaurant at 41 Ranch Drive. The...
Community

Milpitas Police Department hosts Tip a Cop event at Black Bear Diner

Mylene Stolpe -
On Saturday, June 16, customers of the Milpitas Black Bear Diner (174 W. Calaveras Blvd.) were greeted by members of the Milpitas Police Department...
Crime

Milpitas Police arrest suspect who fatally stabbed victims in Milpitas & San Jose

Eric Shapiro -
Earlier today, June 1, at 4:30 in the afternoon, a 911 call came in to the Milpitas Police Department (MPD) reporting a stabbing in...
Crime

Catching up with Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen

Eric Shapiro -
Newly elected Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen just passed his 90-day mark on the job, having begun work on December 12, 2022. Coming...
News

Assistant Chief of Police John Torrez retires from Milpitas Police Department after 32-year career

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
John Torrez was just 19 years old when he first started working for the Milpitas Police Department (MPD).  This was back in 1991, when he...
Community

Women rise high at the Milpitas Police Department

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
Officer Casey Croucher can often be seen throughout Milpitas, riding her motorcycle while wearing a bright pink scarf around her neck.  She’s the first woman...
Crime

Body of Milpitas woman found buried in neighbor’s backyard

Eric Shapiro -
This past Monday, January 31, the Milpitas Police Department (MPD) got a call from a party requesting a welfare check at a woman’s home....
Headlines

Milpitas Police chase man suspected of killing ex-girlfriend

Eric Shapiro -
The Milpitas Police Department (MPD) has opened a murder investigation 2 days into the new year, after receiving a call on Sunday from a...
Headlines

Body cam footage from shooting at Milpitas Square Shopping Center released by police

Eric Shapiro -
The Milpitas Police Department (MPD) has released new information in regard to a shootout incident that occurred last month.  On October 15, at 3:41 in...
Headlines

More details: Tense scene at Great Mall as police respond to call about shots fired

Eric Shapiro -
Last Friday, November 5, a call came into the Milpitas Police Department (MPD) about a knife fight happening between 3 individuals at the Great...
News

Milpitas Police Department will run DUI checkpoint on November 6

Eric Shapiro -
This Saturday night, November 6, between the hours of 9pm and 3am, the Milpitas Police Department (MPD) Traffic Safety Unit will be out running...
Community

Jared Hernandez sworn in as Milpitas’ new Police Chief

Rhoda Jordan Shapiro -
When Jared Hernandez was 15 years old, he signed up to be a part of the Milpitas Police Department’s Explorer program, which offers youth...
Crime

Milpitas couple arrested for human trafficking

Eric Shapiro -
Earlier today, June 9, a human trafficking and pimping investigation that had lasted two years concluded with arrests in Milpitas. The investigation was conducted by...
Crime

Milpitas Police search for man who inappropriately touched child in park

Eric Shapiro -
Earlier today, at 9:21am, in Murphy Park by Grand Teton Drive, a 13-year-old girl was taking a walk when a man approached her from...
Crime

Homicide on Hillview Court

Eric Shapiro -
A call came into 911 during this morning’s AM hours, at 2:29, from a 22-year-old male caller from Union City named Elijah Segura. He...
Crime

Stolen vehicle in Milpitas child’s death found, one suspect identified to public

Eric Shapiro -
Yesterday, a stolen vehicle ran into a 7-year-old child in Milpitas. The child died as a result of the crash. At least two individuals...
Crime

7-year-old child dies after being struck by stolen vehicle in Milpitas

Eric Shapiro -
Note: The headline in this article has been updated. It previously read “girl” instead of “child,” which was incorrect. At present, the child’s identity...
Headlines

Gunfire at Great Mall attributed to self-inflicted shooting

Eric Shapiro -
Last night, at a quarter past 5, the Milpitas Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at The Great Mall. On arrival, they found...
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