UPDATE: A suspect attempted to disarm a deputy during a disturbance at the Saratoga Library on Saratoga Avenue on November 19. The incident escalated quickly as deputies responded to reports of an altercation involving two staff members.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect fled the scene on a bicycle but was later apprehended after committing a traffic violation. Upon stopping the individual, deputies discovered an outstanding warrant. The situation intensified when the suspect resisted arrest and made a desperate attempt to remove a firearm from a deputy’s holster.
Deputies successfully subdued the suspect and transported them to the main jail for booking. This alarming incident highlights the increasing tensions law enforcement faces in community spaces.
In a separate incident a few days later, on November 21, deputies responded to a suspicious person report at El Quito Park on Paseo Presada. Upon arrival, they found the individual under the influence of alcohol and in possession of a shuriken, a type of bladed weapon. The weapon was surrendered, and the suspect was taken to a sobering station. Authorities are submitting the case for review to the District Attorney’s Office.
Additionally, on November 22, deputies recovered a stolen vehicle off the roadway at Congress Springs Road and Pierce Road. The vehicle was confirmed to have been stolen from San Jose, illustrating ongoing concerns about vehicle theft in the area.
These incidents underscore the urgent need for community vigilance and law enforcement support as the holiday season approaches. Stay tuned for further updates as investigations continue.
