FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TYPE OF CRIME: Multiple CASE NUMBER: 25-177-0629
LOCATION: San José, CA  
   
SUSPECT #1: Michael Mendoza AGE: 44 Years
ADDRESS: San José resident  
   
SUSPECT #2: Anita Quiroz AGE: 38 Years
ADDRESS: San José resident  
   

 

 Michael Mendoza 44YO  Anita Quiroz 38YO
Suspect Michael Mendoza Suspect Anita Quiroz
IN-CUSTODY ARRESTED

 

On June 26, 2025, San José Police Department Street Crimes Unit Officers located an occupied stolen vehicle in a parking lot in the 6100 block of San Ignacio Avenue. During an enforcement stop, Officers located an adult male and an adult female occupant who were both on probation. The suspects were identified as Michael Mendoza and Anita Quiroz.

During a probation search of the vehicle, Officers located a stolen disabled person parking placard, stolen documents, stolen credit cards, and illegal narcotics. Officers conducted a subsequent probational search of a hotel room associated to the suspects, where they located the following:

- 62 pounds of methamphetamine
- 2 pounds of heroin
- A loaded unregistered handgun
- Approximately $28,000 in cash
- Evidence of narcotics sales
- Burglary tools
- Evidence of identity theft documents

 

Street Crimes Drug Bust Evidence

 

Both suspects were booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail for multiple crimes, including illegal narcotics sale and possession, firearm possession, stolen vehicle, and identity theft.

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BY: Stacie Shih #1559N AUTHORIZED BY: Lieutenant Ruelas #3649
DATE:  07/01/2025 TIME:  9:00 AM DATE:  07/01/2025 TIME:  9:00 AM