SJPD arrests 3 suspects for vandalism and arson

 

 

Media Advisory

20-241-0547 and 20-267-0426

The San Jose Police Department supports community members constitutional right to peacefully protest; however, when acts of vandalism and arson occur, we will conduct thorough investigations to identify and ultimately arrest those responsible.

On August 28^th, 2020 at approximately 10:00 PM, a group of protestors gathered outside of a residence in San Jose. Several of the protestors participated in acts of vandalism targeting the residence and damaged it. After an extensive follow up investigation by detectives, suspect Hailey Scimone was identified and arrested for her role in the vandalism. She was taken into custody on October 3rd in the city of Santa Clara and booked into the Santa Clara County jail for felony vandalism. 

We are currently asking for the public’s help in identifying an additional suspect wanted for their role in vandalism at the residence. Images are included. The suspect is described as a female, in her early 20’s, medium build, long brown hair, wearing a black shirt, white shorts and vans style shoes.

On September 23^rd, 2020 at approximately 9:00 PM, a group of protestors gathered at the Thomas Fallon monument in the area of Julian Street and Highway 87. During the gathering the monument was defaced with spray paint and set on fire with an accelerant. San Jose Fire Department personnel responded and extinguished the fire. Suspects Daniel Barrera and Jesilyn Faust were identified and arrest warrants were issued. Barrera and Faust were taken into custody on October 2nd in San Jose and subsequently booked into the Santa Clara County jail for felony vandalism and arson. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Jose Police Department’s Assaults Unit at 408-464-8379.

Persons wishing to remain anonymous may either call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line, (408) 947-STOP (7867), or click the "Submit a Tip" link below. Persons providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.