Marquise McClinton In Jail (Again)

A local felon was pursued this morning and crashed on Mowry causing the road to be closed for an hour or so.  You may recall, this was one of the suspects in the Morrison Canyon burglary a few months back where he was spotted on Vargas Road and finally apprehended on Mission near McDonalds.  Here is a link to today's event from the EBT:

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/12/31/police-pursuit-in-fremont-ends-in-suspect-arrest/

A link to the August burglary:
https://fremontstreets.blogspot.com/2019/08/update-on-morrison-canyon-burglary.html

PDX Chief Outlaw Moving to Philly

Portland Police Chief Outlaw, who began her career at Oakland PD, has accept the post as Police Commissioner in Philadelphia.  Chief Outlaw began her career in Oakland after attending high school in Oakland and graduating from USF.  She moved up the ranks to Deputy Chief before accepting the Chief job up in Portland about two years ago.

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/danielle-outlaw-career-until-now/283-11838cc0-99a1-4a91-9cb2-abbfb134d252

San Mateo Shooting Suspects Detained in Fremont

Fremont officers assisted  East Palo Alto police officers in capturing two suspects wanted for a shooting in San Mateo.  After a short pursuit, the suspect vehicle stopped on Thornton across from Dale Hardware and two suspects fled on foot.  The suspects were rounded up in short order.  Apparently no one was injured during the arrest.
Update:  This may have occurred in East Palo Alto.  Also, a woman who left the vehicle prior to the pursuit was located by a Fremont officer.  She was held a gun point until back up officers arrived.  She had a bag in her possession that contained a gun.
Update:  Shooting occurred in San Mateo and EPA police officers chased the suspects across the Dumbarton where FPD joined in.
From the San Jose Mercury News:
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/12/30/san-mateo-shooting-suspects-arrested-after-high-speed-chase/

Rescue on Mission Peak

Fremont Fire was dispatched to Mission Peak around 6:30 this evening for a medical call.  An hour later the off road crew in 654 asked their dispatcher for coordinates.  No further info as to the nature of the call.  Fire Tac 3 is active on the scanner for this event.  The fire crew has a lock on the coordinates on their iPad and are making way to the victim, who has been in phone contact with 9-1-1 operators.
Update:  at 7:30 the crew has located the patient and are transporting subject down to the parking lot.

Fremont Brewing

Now why can't we have a cool brewery like this one??

https://www.fremontbrewing.com/welcome

Fight at the Red Lobster

This sound fishy, but there is a report of a Red Lobster employee doing donuts in the parking lot in a black Chevy Camaro.  A citizen confronted the driver and was apparently punched.  The employee went back inside the restaurant while the victim waited for officers to arrive. 

Men With Their Pants Down

Three reports in the last 24 hours or so of men dropping their drawers.  A man behind the Subway by Raley's dropped his pants and defecated on the ground.  This morning a man in a car in the Irvington district had his pants off and exposing himself to pedestrians.  And around 11 o'clock last night a man was standing on the median on Mowry at Cherry, dropping his pants as cars approached.  Perhaps they were celebrating the winter solstice.  Or maybe they have mental issues....

Police Activity near Decoto and Paseo

Numerous officers are checking a neighborhood north of Decoto and west of the Alameda Creek for a trespasser or possible burglar.  A drone and a K-9 (UCPD) are assisting. 

Water Rescue near Dumbarton

Fremont Fire, Redwood City Fire and CHP responding to the Marshlands Road area off of the Dumbarton (Don Edwards) for a rescue.  Rescue boats being dispatched as well.  More as I know more details.
Update:  Apparently a boat with two people on it departed Alviso and was observed to be overturned somewhere south of the Dumbarton Bridge.  While they were searching for it, info became available that the vessel was uprighted and the occupants were no longer in distress. 

Police Radio Codes

From time to time I resend this link for the new scanner listeners/blog viewers.  This is a pretty complete list of codes used by Fremont Police.

http://www.scancat.com/FreeFrequencies/10-10sig.txt

Blog Update

Sorry for the lack of posts this week.  I have been out of town and busy with Christmas stuff.  I hope to have some new posts soon.

Jack In The Box Robbed at Gunpoint

Officers are on the way to the Jack in the Box in Irvington after a man with a handgun robbed the cashier.  He showed the employee a gun and said "this isn't a joke".  The suspect was last seen northbound on Fremont Blvd on foot.  Suspect wearing a construction vest and hardhat.  Apparently today is NOT payday for this guy.  Officers now on scene and have verified that this is a valid robbery.

Police Activity in Warm Springs; Suspect in Custody

Police are active in Warm Springs in the area of Warm Springs Blvd and Brown Road.  A man has made threats to kill people, but no weapon has been seen.  He is presently on the roof of a building and officers are negotiating with him to come off of the roof.  This event has been going on since about 11:30 a.m.
Update at 3:30- Per radio traffic, man said he would come down if he was given cigarettes and pizza.
Update at 4:23- Man says he wants a burrito and cigs.  He'll eat the burrito, smoke a couple of cigs and then come down.  A bucket is connect to some cord for retrieval.  Don't know if the items have been delivered or not.
Update at 5:29- Suspect safely taken into custody on the top of the building.

Bad L.A. Cop

From the L.A. Times:

By RICHARD WINTONSTAFF WRITER 

DEC. 12, 2019

 

4:36 PM

A Los Angeles Police Department officer accused of fondling a dead woman’s breasts was arrested Thursday and charged, officials said.

David Rojas was taken into custody by the Internal Affairs Division after the district attorney’s office charged the Central Division officer with a felony violation of the state safety codes covering sexual actions with human remains.

Rojas and his partner responded to a call about a possible dead woman in a residential unit, sources said. Once the two officers determined the woman was dead, Rojas’ partner returned to the patrol car to retrieve something. During that time, Rojas turned off his body-worn camera and allegedly fondled the woman’s breasts, LAPD officials said.

Although the officer deactivated the camera, a two-minute buffer on the device captured the incident. The department is also investigating the officer’s work history.

Currently, when an LAPD officer turns his or her camera on, it automatically begins saving video and audio starting two minutes before the activation. It’s unclear for how long the officer allegedly fondled the dead woman or what triggered him to later activate the camera.

Another Shooting in Hayward

See the story in the EBT:
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/12/12/officers-investigate-hayward-shooting/

From HPD:


 

Large Fight at American High

Officers are rolling hot to American High after the school resource officer asked for help to quell a large fight in the school cafeteria.
Update:  Fight starting to break up per the SRO and only one additional officer will be needed.

Calaveras Deputies Use Deescalation Skills To Save Life

Kudos to Calaveras County Sheriff Deputies for saving a suicide by cop subject:

MEDIA RELEASE
Contact: Sergeant Greg Stark 
Release Date: December 10, 2019
Release Time: 10:00 AM

Criminal Threats Arrest

(Burson, CA) On December 7, 2019 at about 9:15PM the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a person who reported that suspect Shane Smith (33 years old of Burson) made a credible threat to kill them. The reporting party informed Sheriff Dispatch that they were in fear of suspect Shane Smith and had fled the residence to a safer location.

Suspect Shane Smith also called 911 requesting deputies respond due to a homicide. Deputies responded to a residence in the 11000 block of Wade Lane in Burson to investigate. Prior to arrival they met with another reporting party who stated the suspect had been drinking (alcoholic beverages) heavily and was upset that his car keys were taken from him to prevent him from driving whil e intoxicated.  

Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies (including K-9) and additional units from the California Highway Patrol responded to the residence to contact the suspect. As they were approaching the residence they observed the suspect walking down the road towards their location. As the suspect approached, deputies noted the suspect appeared to be carrying a firearm in his hand while shouting at the deputies to shoot him. Deputies were able remain calm and used exceptional communication skills to interact with the suspect. Deputies were eventually able to talk the subject in to putting the firearm down however, the suspect remained hostile and continued walking toward them. Deputies continued their de-escalation communication, eventually taking the suspect into custody without incident.

Upon collecting the weapon that was discarded by the suspect for evidence, deputies learned the weapon was actually a pellet gun. The pellet gun had the orange tip concealed or altered thus making it look like a functioning firearm. Upon questioning, the suspect’s original plan was to produce the weapon in attempt to get deputies to fire upon him.

Suspect Shane Smith was charged with 422PC Criminal Threats (Felony), 417(a) (1) pc exhibit deadly weapon not a firearm (Misdemeanor) and 16700(a) (2) (B) Airsoft without orange ring or trigger guard (Misdemeanor). He is being held in the Calaveras County jail with a $50,000 bail. No further information is available at this time.

120 MPH Pursuit Down 680

Fremont officers chased a stolen car down 680 into Milpitas early this morning at speeds of up to 120 mph.  The event started at 2:48 this morning when a license plate reader at Washington and Fremont picked up a stolen white 2009 Toyota Camry.  A broadcast was made to patrol officers and a few minutes later an officer observed it at the Shell Station on Fremont at Eugene.  The car fled from the officer and the chase was on..south on Fremont to Washington then onto 680 south.  The patrol vehicles were unable to keep up with the powerful engine of the Camry :) and they lost it around Calaveras Road in Milpitas.

Sideshow Activity

A large sideshow with 200-300 cars is in progress at the south end of Fremont Blvd.  An officer nearby has heard gunshots.  Officers will form up before moving in.  An hour earlier a large group, probably the same group, was at Union Landing in U.C.  They left there without incident.
Update:  vehicles are now leaving north of Fremont Blvd, apparently hearing sirens from arriving units, per an officer observing.

Police Activity in U.C.; Suspect With AK-47 Arrested

UCPD officers are looking for a male that ran from the Motel 6 in U.C. around 11 this morning.  The want is unknown, but he was last seen jumping from the second floor balcony,  and checking his waistband as he ran.  The Motel 6 has been advised to lock down their guests and nearby business are being told via phone about the wanted subject.  Fremont PD has sent a drone crew and HPD has sent several officers to assist.  The Motel 6 is located on Industrial off of Whipple.
At 11:22 an officer has a man in the alley behind the Motel 6 that is "non compliant".  Numerous officers rolling in.  He is now compliant and proned out. Subject in custody.

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This event began around 10:52 when a person reported a man parked in a car in the Decoto district with an assault weapon on his lap.  A description of the vehicle was given out and a few minutes later a canine officer spotted the vehicle a few block away and followed it onto westbound Whipple.  Other officers joined in before an enforcement stop was initiated.  The car failed to yield to the red light and accelerated westbound at a speed of 70 mph.  The vehicle then stopped or crashed near the Motel 6 and the subject ran into the motel parking lot.  The canine officer located an "AK" on the driver's floorboard of the suspect car.  After a search of 20 minutes or so, the suspect was located in an alley behind the Motel 6 and taken into custody, but will be transported to a hospital for unknown injuries.  This may be the break UCPD is looking for to solve recent shootings involving bullets used from AK-47 style weapons.

Update:  listening to the ambulance call the hospital "en route with an 18 year old male in police custody...jumped off a 20 foot wall, landed on his right flank on some rocks.  No head injury." 

Sergeant Axes Construction Noise Complaint

At around 9:30 on this Sunday morning, officers were dispatched to check a complaint of construction noise at the YMCA on Blacow off of Grimmer.  The reporting party said a tractor was working in the children's play area creating a lot of noise.  Construction on Sundays within 500 feet of any home is not authorized in Fremont per COF website:

"Construction Within 500 Feet of Residential, Lodging, or Hospitals Weekday hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the Saturday or holiday hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while Sunday construction is not allowed. "

A sergeant inquired if the reporting party was anonymous and the dispatcher answered in the affirmative.  He then said to cancel the call.  Perhaps too many people have complained about construction noise in the city over the last few years and the PD doesn't want to get involved.  But aren't we all tired of the construction and screwed up roads and don't we look forward to being able to sleep in or attend church on Sunday with out hearing a lot of banging and commotion?  FPD should take these complaints more seriously.

Fight at Bronco Billy's

What a great name for a movie:  Fight at Bronco Billy's.  Four men were reported to be in a fist fight on Niles Blvd in front of Bronco Billy's Pizza at around 2 this morning.  The subjects left prior to officers arriving.

Auto Vs. Ped on Kato Road

Police and paramedics are on the way.  Another dark, rainy night.

Two Homicides in Hayward (Updated)

There were shots fired in Hayward this afternoon on Santa Clara Street.  No details on the victim, if there is one.  At least two shell casings were found outside a residence, possibly in the street, but I don't know if anyone was struck.  According to Pulse Point, Hayward Fire did not have any medical calls in the area.

*** see comments below for info from HPD about the homicide courtesy of Hotrod.

Link to Joey Geha's EBT story of the two murders:

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/12/08/hayward-shooting-leaves-one-dead/

Fun Fremont Fact

While doing some online shopping this morning, I did not notice until after the transaction was complete, that in my mailing address the state of New York was selected.  The zip code was correct.  My initial thought was, "well, there can't possibly be a Fremont, New York and they'll use the zip anyway." I knew of a Fremont, Nebraska, but none on the east coast.  But I thought I would check, being curious.  And wouldn't you know, there is a Fremont NY!  That guy really got around.

From http://fremontnewyork.us/

The town was named in the honor of General John C. Fremont.
He was among the few men who had helped organize the new town and was admired
by many. Fremont, NY became the eleventh municipality. Lands in the township
were the last to be rendered for settlement.

Police Activity at CVS on Driscoll

There is an apparent assault victim in the parking lot of the CVS on Driscoll.  He told dispatchers that he was hit in the head.  Earlier this evening there was an assault victim at CJ Liquors on Stevenson near Blacow.  That victim, who was down on the ground for several minutes before help arrived, was transported to a trauma center.

Another Rainy Friday Night; Another Serious Hit and Run

An injury hit and run accident occurred around 6:45 this evening on Argonaut behind Michael's at the Fremont Hub.  The suspect vehicle was described as a white SUV, last seen northbound towards Walnut.  One week ago, also on a dark rainy night, a pedestrian was struck on Niles Blvd and killed by a hit and run driver.  An occupant of the vehicle was taken to a trauma center, but the extent of the injuries are not known. 

Goodyear Blimp Over Fremont

The Goodyear Blimp, N3A, was spotted flying south along 680 at 2,700 feet at 3:30 this afternoon.  From internet data, the blimp departed Livermore airport.  The blimp is probably en route to the football stadium in Santa Clara to provide low altitude video for the college football game tonight.  Go Ducks!
Update:  Ducks 37 Utah 15 final
internet photo

Gun Call in Irvington

Around 1 o'clock this afternoon a citizen reported a man on a bicycle crossing the street in the Irvington district with a gun tucked in his waistband.  The party was over at Monument Park, near 5 Corners.  6J1, a school resource officer, located two subjects near the post office and eventually caught up with them near Irvington.  He held the two at gun point until backup officers arrived.  One subject said he had two guns on him.  Both were detained without incident.  Unknown how many guns in total were taken.

Photo of the Day

Lloyd's Donuts on Mowry

Fire Activity at Luckys on Mission

Smoke is coming from the deep fryer in the deli at Luckys on Mission Blvd per a fire captain on scene.  No fire observed.  Two engines and the truck will handle.

Cloverleaf Bowl Shooter Pleads Not Guilty

According to court records, Fremont resident Leonard Brewer has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of a woman in the parking lot of the Cloverleaf Bowl on November 4th.  He is being held without bail at Santa Rita jail and was scheduled for a preliminary hearing this morning in Dublin.  As previously reported  on this blog, Mr. Brewer is suspected of shooting a weapon from a vehicle and striking an acquaintance in the ankle during the early morning hours.

Five Shootings in 30 Days; Fremont and U.C.

There have been at least five shootings in Fremont and Union City combined in the past 30 days.
November 4-  A man shoots a woman reportedly with a shotgun.  She survives and he is later arrested.
November 20-  Two men sitting in a car in U.C. are shot.  They survive and the suspect is outstanding.
November 23-  Two boys shot and killed as they sit in a van in the wee hours of the night in Union City.  Suspect is outstanding.
November 28-  A man shoots into the air with a handgun from the parking lot of the Target at the Fremont Hub.  No one is struck.  The suspect is arrested.
December 3-  A woman is shot in the leg by an acquaintance in a vehicle and is dropped off at the 7-Eleven in Niles.  The suspect, as of this writing, is outstanding.  Her status is unknown but should survive based on preliminary info.

The shooting of the women were done by acquaintances and apparently targeted.  From police statements, it is unknown if the two U.C. shootings were random or not.  The shooting at Target seemed to be done to scare security officers and not aimed at any persons.  There may be other shootings that have not been acknowledged by either agency.  No official word has come from FPD on the November 4th Cloverleaf bowl shooting or the October 14th stabbing of four people in Irvington.

Gun Shot Victim at 7-Eleven Niles

Officers and paramedics are off with a female gunshot victim at the 7-Eleven in Niles.  Apparently the victim was shot in the leg while traveling with a friend in his car.  A tourniquet has been applied to her leg, per radio traffic from an officer on scene.  The driver has left the scene.
Update:  Officers are calling this a 245PC, assault with a deadly weapon, not an accidental discharge.  The suspect and his vehicle are known and officers are actively looking for him now.

Fatal Hit and Run Suspect Vehicle

See FPD Nixle page for pictures of the suspect vehicle.  Here is the text:

Vehicle in fatal hit and run collision believed to be a 1997-99 Buick LeSabre, investigators still need help to locate & ID.

On Friday evening, November 29, 2019, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Fremont Police Traffic officers responded to the intersection of Niles Blvd and Rock Ave regarding a fatal hit and run collision. Upon arrival, officers discovered Fremont resident, Suzanne Ogi, 72 and her dog Molly, had been struck and killed while crossing Niles Blvd. in the marked cross walk. 

Witnesses at the scene told officers that the driver had stopped and checked on the pedestrian however, he returned to his vehicle and fled the scene northbound on Niles Blvd towards Union City. The driver was described as a slender white male in his 50s, with grey hair, glasses and wearing a lighter colored fleece jacket. The suspect vehicle was described as an older light colored sedan. 

Based on evidence, officers believe the vehicle is a light colored 1997-1999 Buick LeSabre.  In-car camera footage from Fremont police vehicles that had been in the area for the Niles Festival of Lights Parade were analyzed.  Video of the suspect vehicle was recovered from the units stationed at SR 238 (Mission Blvd) and Nursey Ave. The Buick LeSabre was recorded driving northbound on SR 238 before making a left westbound turn onto Nursey Ave just before the collision occurred.  Unfortunately the quality of the video has not been sufficient for us to determine the license plate. 

The included pictures are of the suspect vehicle from our in-car cameras and then a sample photo of a 1997-1999 Buick LeSabre. The suspect vehicle has front end damage.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please call the Fremont Police Department’s Traffic Unit at 510-790-6800 x3, or send an anonymous tip by texting TIP FREMONTPD followed by your message to 888-777, or via the web at https://local.nixle.com/tip/alert/6216337.

Belt Beater Man

A strange call.  A man was out of his car on Eggers near Fremont Blvd around 12:45 this afternoon and beating a car nearby with a belt.  Dispatchers received several calls on this.  At least one person followed the man's gray Jeep Compass south on Fremont Blvd.  Officers were able to intercept it on Walnut.  Ironically enough, the suspects pulls into the courthouse parking lot.  Officers were able to detain him there.  A check of his license plate revealed a similar incident of the belt beating here in Fremont.  Hopefully when he sees the judge on his next visit he will leave his belt at home.

Police Activity on Scott Creek

There is a huge search taking place in an industrial/business area off Scott Creek west of Warm Springs.  Numerous midnight and day shift officers, along with detectives, K-9 officers and drone operators are on scene. At this time the object of their search or reason for it is unknown.  More later...
At 7:53 the search was called off apparently with negative results.  There is talk about a stolen truck out of Gilroy...apparently looking for an auto theft suspect.
Update:  This event started at 5:58 when an employee from Gilroy stated he was tracking their stolen 20 foot Freightliner box truck to a location on Auto Mall.  At 6:06 Z90 picked it up on 680 and followed it west on Scott Creek, passing Warm Springs and then onto Kato Terrace.  From there the suspect backed the vehicle into a parking spot in a nearby business lot and fled on foot.  Officers gave chase and eventually set up the large perimeter that lasted for over 90 minutes.

Photo of the Day

S.F. Auto Show