***UPDATE*** SJPD Arrests Gang Members for Series of Violent Crimes

***UPDATE***

During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that among the many valuables stolen by these suspects was a purebred French Bulldog and her puppies. SJPD Detectives have recovered the French Bulldog and one of the puppies, with an estimated value of $10,000-$15,000 each, and reunited the Frenchies with their owner. See the images and video below. 

"These dogs were treated as members of the family, not just property," said Lieutenant Sanchez of the Robbery Unit. "The fact that these criminals thought they could profit from a cherished pet speaks to their indifference to the victims and the criminal justice system."

 

Detectives are asking for the public's help in locating three additional French Bulldog puppies that have yet to be recovered. Anyone with additional information may contact the San José Police Department’s Robbery Unit Detectives Reyes #4429 or Santistevan #4376 at 408-277-4166.

 

 

SJPD Reunites Owner with French Bulldog and Puppy

 

 

 

 Suspect Video

Since February of 2021, there have been a multitude of violent felonies that have been linked to a group of individuals in San José. The group is part of an active street gang that have been linked to at least 10 violent crimes including carjackings, shootings, stolen vehicles, and burglaries.

Robbery, Gang Investigations, and Assaults Unit detectives, with assistance from members of our Special Operations Division, have been working tirelessly to identify and apprehend this violent group of gang members.

On August 3rd, 2021, in a coordinated operation, numerous search warrants and arrest warrants were executed throughout San José with the goal of locating and arresting these dangerous individuals. Three suspects were arrested in connection to many of the above listed crimes. Officers located illegally possessed firearms, equipment used to manufacture and assemble firearms (often referred to as ghost guns), illegal high-capacity magazines, a ballistic vest, narcotics, and stolen property.

 

Thanks to the tenacious work of detectives, Officers from the Covert Response Unit (CRU), Special Operations Division personnel from our Mobile Emergency Response Group and Equipment (MERGE), Metro Unit, and the Violent Crime Enforcement Team (VCET), these violent individuals will face numerous felony charges.

The suspects were booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail.

Anyone with additional information may contact the San José Police Department’s Robbery Unit Detectives Reyes #4429 or Santisteven #4376 at 408-277-4166.

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.