“Police Blotter” Highlights – Ending May 10, 2015
HOMICIDE
On Tuesday, May 5th, around 11:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Alvarado-Niles Rd. and Osprey Rd. on reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 43-year-old white male suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Officers followed a blood trail to the likely location where the shooting occurred on Skylark Dr. near Grackle Ct. The victim was seen on May 5th in the area of the Marketplace Shopping Center at Alvarado-Niles Rd. and Decoto Rd. He was walking and in possession of a rolling suitcase. The victim was about 6’2” tall and about 240 lbs., and he had staples on the top of his head from a previous injury.
ARMED ROBBERY
On Wednesday, May 6th, around 1:15 p.m., Ofc. Alberto responded to a late-reported armed robbery. The victim said he was in the area of Railroad Ave. and E St. around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5th, when he was approached by a suspect who pointed a handgun at him and demanded his money. When the victim said he didn’t have any money, the suspect hit him, then took his iPod, phone and backpack. He fled on foot. The cell phone was later recovered on 10th St. The suspect was described as an unknown race male, about 5’9” and 140-150 lbs., wearing a black beanie over his head with eye holes cut out.
BURGLARIES AND CAR THEFTS
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES
From Monday, May 4th through Sunday, May 10th, there were four reported residential burglaries and one attempt:
• 32700 block of Mirabella Dr.: Occurred on Monday, May 4th, between 10:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. A rear window was forced open and the house was ransacked. The loss is unknown at this time.
• 4200 block of Fair Ranch Rd.: Occurred on Tuesday, May 5th, around 8:30 a.m. A victim called the police when she heard someone trying to get into her residence through the rear sliding door. Police responded and arrested two suspects fleeing the scene. Stolen property was recovered. Oakland residents Antonio Ochoa, 26, and Jeffry Aguilar, 18, were arrested.
• 33400 block of 9th St.: Occurred on Tuesday, May 5th, between 4:15 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Entry was made through an unlocked window, and the loss included electronics.
• 100 block of Aurora Pz.: Occurred on Thursday, May 7th, between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. The suspect, who is known to the victim, kicked open the front door and stole the victim’s dog. The 28-year-old male out of Fremont was arrested, and the dog was returned unharmed.
• 2100 block of Hartnell St. (attempt only): Occurred on Friday, May 8th, around 11:40 a.m. The back door to an apartment was kicked in, but the resident was home and suspects did not make entry. The first suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 15-18 years old, 5’10” and 130-140 lbs., with medium-length hair. Two other suspects were described as black males, 15-18 years old, 5’7”-5’8” and 120-130 lbs.
AUTO BURGLARIES AND VEHICLE THEFTS
From Monday, May 4th through Sunday, May 10th, there were six reported auto burglaries. In two of the incidents, stolen items included clothes and a briefcase that were left in plain view. In another two incidents, items were stolen from the trunk.
Safety Tip: As a reminder, never leave items of value inside your vehicle!
From Monday, May 4th through Sunday, May 10th, there were seven reported vehicle thefts. As of the time of this report, five of the vehicles have been recovered.
Anyone with information on local crime or any of the listed incidents should contact the Investigations Division at 510-675-5247. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the tips line by calling 510-675-5207 or email [email protected].
LET US KNOW HOW WE ARE DOING
We strive to provide excellent service to the community and are interested in hearing from members of the public about the quality of our service. Please share your experience and let us know how we’re doing. Visit http://www.ci.union-city.ca.us/departments/police-department to complete a Police Customer Satisfaction Survey.
EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHTS
This week, which was designated in 1962 as National Police Week, colleagues, families and communities across the nation take pause to remember the officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duty. Particularly acknowledged are the 273 women and men behind the badge who lost their lives in service during 2014. On Friday, May 15th, the American flag will be displayed at half-staff on all government buildings for Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
UCPD Sergeants Stan Rodrigues and Jeff Stewart are in Washington, D.C., this week to participate in a number of planned events for National Police Week. They also honor the legacy of Union City Police Chief William Cann, who was assassinated in 1974.
