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SJPD reminds residents to protect their homes while away during summer
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant against crime during the summer months. Although no recent cases have been reported, SJPD wants to remind the community that criminals are often more active during warmer weather. Something as simple as an unlocked garage can make you a target for burglary. Oversharing on social media can also increase your risk. Authorities advise posting cautiously, especially while traveling. If you're going to be away for a while, posting vacation pictures on Facebook can be tempting because you want to share with your friends and family," said Sgt. Jeremy Peters with the St. Joseph Police Department. "But there are people who look for that, and if they know you're not going to be at your address, business, or home for a while, they may try to take advantage of that opportunity." Police recommend waiting until you return home to share vacation photos, asking a trusted neighbor to watch your property and installing security cameras as effective deterrents. If neighbors notice any suspicious or unfamiliar activity in their area, they are encouraged to call 911 immediately so an officer can investigate. The St. Joseph Police Department also offers a free residential and business watch service, which allows officers to periodically check on your property while you're away. "The officers working on the street, day or night, are made aware of those addresses and provide extra patrol during their shifts, Peters said. Residents can fill out the watch request form by visiting and navigating to 'Forms and Requests'.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
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Utah man charged for messaging Alisa Petrov online seeks bail, claims he is not a flight risk
Related video: Charges filed against third suspect in Alisa Petrov case SALT LAKE CITY () — The Utah man arrested for allegedly messaging 15-year-old Alisa Petrov online before she went missing has requested bail. Samuel Mitchell, 41, of Herriman, Utah, with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, a second-degree felony, and one count of enticement of a minor, a class A misdemeanor. He is accused of communicating with Alisa through the online messaging app Discord and having conversations that were sexual in nature. PREVIOUSLY: Utah man, 41, messaged missing 15-year-old girl days before she disappeared: Documents Mitchell has posted a bond between $5,000 and $10,000, arguing that he is not a flight risk due to strong ties to Utah. He has agreed to submit to ankle monitoring, a pretrial release supervision by a private probation provider — which would require regular phone check-ins — and have no internet access. He claims he has no prior criminal history and has the financial resources to pay for home confinement/GPS geo-fencing monitoring if the court deems it appropriate. Mitchell was previously in the disappearance of 15-year-old Alisa Petrov. Police obtained a search warrant for his phone, and he was . PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Family releases statement after South Jordan girl found alive in Colorado Petrov went missing on April 21 and on June 1. The South Jordan Police Department (SJPD) told that she was found 'alive and healthy'. After finding several online messages exchanged between Petrov and three separate men, detectives believed Petrov was trying to get to Las Vegas, Nevada. The three men, including Mitchell, have been charged in connection with Petrov's disappearance. The other two have been identified as , 35, of Miami, Florida, and , 37, of Texas City, Texas. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound I-70 closed in Grand County for semi rollover Senator Padilla kicked out of press conference Preps for 250th birthday of the Army underway Johnson, heckled by Democrats, backs censure for Padilla President Trump blocks California's ban on the sale of gas powered cars Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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Two more suspected brothels found in San Jose
(KRON) — The San Jose Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force recently arrested two human trafficking suspects as part of Operation Coast to Coast, a nationwide crackdown targeting illicit massage businesses. On May 29, detectives investigated two San Jose businesses on the 300 block of West Julian Street and 1800 block of Sheri Ann Circle. While executing search warrants, detectives found suspected brothels and three victims inside, according to SJPD. Three adult women were provided with resources for human trafficking victims. Detectives arrested a man and woman who are suspected of operating the brothels. They were identified by police as Yanqiong Xiong, 39, of Cupertino and Guijun Zhao, 45, of Rosemead. Xiong and Zhao were booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail. More than 100 law enforcement agencies participated in Operation Coast to Coast, targeting 26 illicit massage businesses nationwide. The operation resulted in 74 arrests and 88 survivors rescued. Last year, police found four more suspected brothels around San Jose that were operated inside homes on McKee Road, Palacio Royale Circle, Bonita Avenue, and Gifford Avenue. Detectives went undercover posing as potential clients seeking prostitutes before they arrested several suspects. To eradicating human trafficking in South Bay communities, the San Jose Police Department encourages anyone with information to contact the Human Trafficking Task Force at 408-537-1999 or email stopslavery@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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30-05-2025
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Motorcyclist killed in San Jose traffic crash
The Brief The crash occurred in the area of Senter Road and Sylvandale Avenue. The collision marks San Jose's 10th fatal traffic collision and traffic death of 2025. SAN JOSE, Calif. - A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a traffic collision in San Jose on Thursday morning. The San Jose Police Department was called just after 6:45 a.m. to the area of Senter Road and Sylvandale Avenue on reports of the crash and found a silver Harley Davidson motorcycle and its rider down at the scene. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His name was withheld pending notification of his next of kin, and the SJPD identified him only as an adult man. A preliminary investigation into the crash revealed that a Chevrolet Camaro was driving east on Buckeye Drive through Senter Road into the designated right turn lane to Sylvandale Avenue when the Camaro was struck on its broadside by the motorcycle, which was traveling north on Senter Road. The driver of the Camaro remained at the scene and cooperated with an investigation into the crash. The crash marks San Jose's 10th fatal traffic collision and 10th traffic death of 2025, according to the SJPD. The Source San Jose Police Department
CBS News
18-05-2025
- Politics
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San Jose mayor addresses homeless crisis, touts public safety in State of the City speech
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan lays out his vision of city in State of City address San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan lays out his vision of city in State of City address San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan lays out his vision of city in State of City address In his annual State of the City address, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan laid out his vision for the future by comparing today to the late 1990s in Silicon Valley. "There was never a better time to be a San Josean. Until today," he said. Mahan looked towards major opportunities and firsts ahead for San Jose. "In 2026, San Jose will become the first metro area in history to host both the Super Bowl and the World Cup matches in the same year," Mahan said. He touted a public safety accomplishment as well. "Over the past three years, our [SJPD] detectives have solved every single homicide in the City of San Jose," Mahan said. Mahan doubled down on his tougher stance on addressing the city's homeless crisis and ending what he called 'the era of encampments." "Over the course of this year, we will open over 1,000 new safe, dignified places that will be an immediate alternative to encampments and help people turn their lives around. This is more than any other city on the West Coast and likely the nation," he said. This comes on the heels of his recent proposal to arrest homeless people who refuse multiple offers of shelter, which has sparked a war of words between Mahan and some Santa Clara County leaders, as well as pushback from homeless advocates. "It's a really disturbing trend because we simply cannot arrest our way out of our homelessness crisis," David Low, the senior director of public policy for Destination Home, told CBS News Bay Area after the proposal was announced. During his address, Mahan said more shelter and mental health resources are needed, and that will take a regional effort. "Without the support of our state and counties for practical and scalable alternatives to the streets, our most vulnerable neighbors will continue to suffer and die on our watch," he said. Mahan also addressed the need for more affordable housing, arguing it is critical for the region's future.
