Morgan Hill Police Department

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory Wednesday, June 16 through Friday, June 18. Daytime highs in the 80s to low 100s are expected. The heat is particularly dangerous to the elderly, small children, and those with medical conditions. The Centennial Recreation Center (CRC) and Morgan Hill Library lobbies have been designated as Cooling Centers for the public to use as a place to find relief from the heat. Please note that per the Governor's updated June 15,... 2021 Orders, masks are required to be worn in cooling centers regardless of vaccination. Centennial Recreation Center (CRC) 171 W. Edmundson Ave Wednesday, June 16 - Friday, June 18 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Morgan Hill Library 660 W Main Ave Wednesday, June 16 & Thursday, June 17 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm You can monitor current advisories from the National Weather Service online or follow the National Weather Service on Facebook or Twitter. Additionally, you can monitor the Santa Clara County Emergency Services website, where you will find hot weather tips in English and Spanish. Be safe, be prepared, and beat the heat!

MHPD working with MHFD on a car fire on DeWitt Ave south of Spring. Traffic redirected at Spring Ave and W. Edmundson Ave. CHP enroute to take over traffic control. No threat to houses in the area. Fire is out now.

The Morgan Hill Police Department stands in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community and celebrates Pride not only during the month of June but all year long #pride #equality #inclusivity

Fire on south side of W. Edmundson at Sunnyside is under control. MHPD assisting with traffic control. No threat to houses in area.

June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. It’s a time meant to raise awareness, understand PTSD better, and end the associated stigmas. Remember, invisible wounds are among the hardest to heal. Their closure depends upon the love of others, patience, understanding, and the tender gift of time. If you or a loved one struggles with PTSD, reach out to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline at 800-950-NAMI

***She's back home <3 *** Brought to the PD by a community member. Located on Monterey Rd at Rome (opposite CalFire.)

Can you help us ID these burglars? They burglarized a house a couple weeks ago in the Peak and Alkire area of Morgan Hill. Thank you for the help..

The scammers have a new one! I received an automated call on my cell which said a package of drugs coming to my home was intercepted by Customs and Boarder Patrol. Obviously, as a law abiding citizen, I press #1 to be transferred to an agent. I want to be as helpful as possible. The agent asked if I was expecting a package from USPS today. Well, to be honest, since COVID it feels like there are packages from Amazon left at my door daily, I replied. ... The agent said this was USPS. Oh I think it’s a crime to ship drugs by USPS I said, although I did just reorder my kids Flintstone vitamins so...... The agent wasn’t very professional. He asked if I was an idiot. That depends on who you ask I suppose. I have 2 undergraduate degrees and 1 postgraduate degree, but I also burned the bacon at breakfast this morning, setting off the smoke alarm, and my wife didn’t think that was very smart! The agent asked if I was trying to be funny. I honestly didn’t know how to answer that one because I often find I’m considered funnier than intended. I just assume it’s my accent, people are always commenting on that. So, the agent tells me he just needs my name, address, birthday, social, and credit card number to guarantee I won’t be arrested by my local police. I asked him how I’m meant to get my drugs delivered. Must’ve been a bad connection because I couldn’t make out all the words he was saying, although I’ve definitely had a few of them hurled at me before. I decided to educate my friendly agent and told him that I had just learned on Google that it is a crime to ship drugs by mail. It’s also a crime to call people when they are vulnerable and try to take advantage of their inexperience with police, or their fear of the police. He hung up. Maybe this agent wasn’t so dumb after all, but I don’t think he’ll be getting any awards for customer service anytime soon. Who knows where my package will end up???

Look who's out for lunch in Downtown Morgan Hill! https://morganhilllife.com//photo-op-cardboard-cutouts-at/

Try and serve someone, not just today or tomorrow, but all of 2021 and beyond... We are here to serve you Morgan Hill.

From our friends at the County: The new Santa Clara County Animal Services Center is opening soon in San Martin and the virtual grand opening is next week. The County has just completed the center after more than ten years of planning and preparation. It is a 37,000 sf spacious light-filled, animal-centric campus on eight acres with extensive outdoor animal rehabilitation yards, livestock facilities, modern medical clinics, and a south county community gathering space. Ch...eck it out! www.aplace4animals.com.

We need your help. A $5,000 reward has been offered in the following murder case. On May 29, 2020, MHPD responded to the top of the Butterfield Boulevard overpass in Morgan Hill on reports of a shooting. The victim, Michael Duran, was shot and killed while driving on the overpass with a passenger. The Morgan Hill Police Department is actively investigating all leads at this time and is requesting additional information from the community. Working hand in hand with Mothers A...gainst Murder (www.mothersagainstmurder.org), a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization based in Los Altos, a $5,000 reward has been offered with the Morgan Hill Police Department for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects responsible for the homicide. Anyone that may have information regarding this investigation or the identity of the suspects is highly encouraged to contact Detective Ryan Warren at 669 253-4894 or our anonymous tip-line at (408)947-STOP.

On Thursday 1/14/21, at approximately 12:30 pm, Morgan Hill Police were dispatched to the 16000 block of Sundance Dr on reports of a stabbing. Officers arrived on scene and located a male subject near the front of the home. The male subject was detained without incident. Officers entered the residence and located an unresponsive female subject with multiple stab wounds. Officers secured the crime scene and initiated medical aid. MHFD and EMS personnel responded to the residen...ce and transported the female victim to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. MHPD Detectives were called out and are actively investigating the incident. During the investigation, it was determined there was a disturbance between the couple prior to the stabbing. During the disturbance, the male suspect is suspected of stabbing the female victim multiple times. The suspect, 59 year-old John Reed, was taken into custody and later booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail. Reed is being charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The identity of the female victim is not being released at this time. Anyone that may have information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Sara Alanis at (669) 253-4957 or [email protected].

On January 8th, at approximately 7:05 pm, Morgan Hill Police were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress at Ulta Beauty located at 1015 Cochrane Rd. Officers learned two female adults had entered the store and were filling large bags of expensive perfume and fragrances. These same two suspects were involved in a similar incident reported at the Gilroy Ulta store, where approximately $6,000 in merchandise were stolen earlier the same afternoon. As responding units arriv...ed, Officers located the suspect vehicle fleeing the scene and a pursuit was initiated northbound on US 101 by MHPD. This pursuit was eventually terminated in San Jose due to reckless and unsafe driving by the fleeing suspects. It was later determined the suspect vehicle had fled the scene leaving behind the two female suspects inside the store. While the initial pursuit was taking place, the female suspects exited the store and realized their get-away vehicle was gone. The suspects then carjacked and kidnapped an unsuspected victim. The suspects made the victim drive them from the crime scene to avoid capture. They traveled north on US 101 towards San Jose and as they neared the Bailey Ave exit, the victim saw a police car stopped on the side of the road. The victim realized this was her opportunity to escape and quickly pulled over to flag down the officer. The two female suspects remained in the vehicle as the victim told the officer what had happened. One of the suspects got into the driver’s seat of the victim’s vehicle and fled the area before the officer could make contact. An additional pursuit was initiated as the female suspects drove north on 101 in the stolen car. The suspects then traveled north on 880 as police units followed. The California Highway Patrol assisted with the pursuit as units chased the wanted suspects into Oakland. The pursuit finally ended in the area of 48th Ave and Ygnacio Ave in Oakland. Both suspects exited the stolen vehicle and fled on foot. OPD units arrived at the scene and established a perimeter and a subsequent search for the wanted suspects. Both suspects were located by police nearby and taken into custody without incident. The stolen property was recovered after the suspects attempted to hide it in the rear yard of a residence. 20-year-old, Klah Williams of Richmond, and her juvenile accomplice were transported back to Morgan Hill. Williams was later booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for armed robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property, conspiracy and evading police. Williams is suspected of similar other thefts throughout the Bay Area. The female juvenile suspect was booked into the Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall on similar charges. Anyone that may have questions or information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Bill Norman at 669 253-4982 or our anonymous tip-line at (408)947-STOP.

Press Release - Shooting at Galvan Park On January 5th, at approximately 5:20 am, Morgan Hill Police were dispatched to Galvan Park, located at 17666 Crest Ave, on a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, MHPD patrol officers contacted a male adult victim with a gunshot wound to his upper torso. EMS and Fire responded to the scene and the victim was transported to Regional Hospital with life-threatening injuries. MHPD secured the crime scene and initiated an investigation. D...uring the investigation, it was determined the suspect vehicle was traveling northbound on Crest Ave prior to the shooting. The suspect vehicle entered the parking lot of Galvan Park and stopped near the public bathrooms for several minutes. The suspect vehicle then began to exit and slowed as it approached the male victim standing near the baseball field. An occupant inside the suspect vehicle fired a shot at the victim and fled the scene. The suspect vehicle fled the area northbound on Crest Ave and is believed to be a dark gray or black sedan occupied by multiple subjects. Officers located evidence at the scene and are reviewing video surveillance. MHPD Detectives are actively investigating the incident. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time. The attached photographs are of a male subject exiting the public bathroom just prior to the shooting. Anyone that may have information regarding this incident or the identity of the pictured subject is encouraged to contact Detective Ryan Warren at 669 253-4894 or our anonymous tip-line at (408)947-STOP.

***Press Release*** We all can agree 2020 has been a difficult and sometimes stressful year for all of us. As we get ready to ring in the New Year, Morgan Hill PD would like to remind everyone to celebrate safely with your immediate family members and to report those who chose to light off illegal fireworks. In the past, fireworks have resulted in brush fires, damaged homes, missing pets, and unnecessary injuries. Our surrounding hills are still dry and every illegal firework... poses a significant threat to the safety of our community. Illegally obtained fireworks and Safe and Sane fireworks purchased legally elsewhere are still illegal in the City of Morgan Hill. Morgan Hill Police and Fire have adopted a zero tolerance policy for illegal fireworks and will be actively patrolling New Year’s Eve for violations. The use and or possession of illegal fireworks will result in the following fines. Between December 30-January 2 each year FINES WILL TRIPLE................... 1st violation is $300, 2nd violation is $600, and 3rd violation is $1,500. Reference sections of the Morgan Hill Municipal Code: 8.32.010 - Sale or possession of fireworks is prohibited. 8.32.030 - Violation of this section is a misdemeanor Anyone with questions or concerns regarding this press release can contact Sgt. Bill Norman at (669) 253-4982 or email at [email protected].

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Can you help me find my owner? I was found at Oregano Court and Basil Avenue. I am a female Dutch Shepherd, no microchip or collar. I was taken to San Martin Animal Shelter, if you are my owner please call 408-686-3900 and please pick me up!

CITY OF MORGAN HILL STATEMENT ON THE U.S. CAPITOL PROTESTS Good evening Morgan Hill Community. The City of Morgan Hill is closely monitoring the unfolding situation in Washington, D.C. Earlier today, protests in response to the certification of the election for President-elect Joe Biden led to riots, including violence against law enforcement and the breaching of the U.S. Capitol. We are not aware of any planned protests in Morgan Hill, but will continue to check in with our ...local groups and will advise you of any changes. We understand this has been a difficult and emotionally charged day across our country and want to assure you that the City of Morgan Hill supports democratic principles including a fair election process as well as a peaceful transition of leadership. Sincerely, Christina Turner City Manager Shane Palsgrove Chief of Police https://conta.cc/3pUbeXc

On the 3rd Day of Christmas Safety Tips.... Christmas shopping looks very different this year. Many of us have Christmas presents delivered to our home and as our mail carriers and delivery drivers often work late into the night we encourage you to check your front door for packages one last time just before you go to bed. It gets dark around 5pm but packages may arrive after 6pm, 7pm, or 8pm. A package left at your front door all night is a very attractive early Christmas present for a would-be thief. Let's make our homes a hard target for thieves this year.

A beautiful Christmas message from our brothers and sisters at California Highway Patrol. Every person who wears this uniform knows this story, or some version of it. Thank you selfless police officers for working every holiday. Merry Christmas to you all, especially those who have a family member serving their country or their community this weekend.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt83CS1DxGI&feature=youtu.be

On the 12th Day of Christmas Safety Tips... Stay in the kitchen tomorrow when you are cooking! Staying in the kitchen when frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food is the number 1 way to prevent a fire.

Monterey Rd closed between W. Middle and Crowner due to police investigation. No concern for homes in the area. Road expected to be open by midnight. Please use alternate routes.

On the 11th Day of Christmas Safety Tips... No matter how tempting it may be or how close to home you think you are...NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Christmas with us is never as fun as we make it look. Stay with your family, stay safe, and don't drink and drive. Please!... PS. Jail doesn't have a chimney, so Santa ain't coming with bail money.

7:28 p.m. The protest is over and all roadways are open. There will be no further updates this evening. 7:10 p.m. Tennant Avenue is now open. Freeway on and off ramps at Tennant are now open as well. 7:00 p.m. ... Protestors are now moving west on Tennant from the Tennant overpass. Rolling closures at intersections. 6:40 p.m. Nothing new to report. Protestors remain on Tennant overpass. 6:05 p.m. Tennant Avenue is closed at Juan Hernandez and Condit. Use alternate route. Tennant Avenue está cerrada en Juan Hernandez y Condit. Utilice una ruta alternativa. 5:55 p.m. A protest is in progress and making its way east on Tennant from Vineyard to the overpass. Tennant off ramp and on ramp at 101 are closed. Use alternate route. Traffic in both directions will be impacted. Hay una protesta en curso que se dirige hacia el este por Tennant desde Vineyard hasta el paso elevado. En Tennant fuera de la rampa y en la rampa en 101 están cerrados. Utilice una ruta alternativa. El tráfico en ambas direcciones se verá afectado.

On the 2nd day of Christmas Safety Tips..... See something, Say something! Last night Morgan Hill Police Officers responded to 309 Vineyard Town Center (Erik’s Deli) on a report of a burglary in progress. ... While responding to the area, officers learned witnesses reported seeing a male subject break a window with an object and enter the business. The suspect quickly exited the business and fled the area in a vehicle. MHPD officers located the vehicle as it was leaving the area and conducted a high risk vehicle stop. Two male subjects were detained without incident and later identified as the same subjects involved in the burglary. 37 year-old Francisco Araiza Rodriguez and 33 year-old Antonio Ledesma Rodriguez were later arrested for burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime. Francisco Araiza Rodriguez also had two additional felony warrants for burglary. Both subjects were transported and booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail.

Our pleasure!!! Happy to help during the holidays and all year long.

On the 10th Day of Christmas Safety Tips... I realized that we missed yesterday so today will be a twofer! Keep chocolates and other poisonous treats away from pets. According to the Pet Poison Helpline yuletide plants such as holly berries and mistletoe can also be toxic to pets. When Christmas or English holly is ingested, it can result in severe gastrointestinal upset thanks to the spiny leaves and the potentially toxic substances.

Congratulations to new MHPD Officer Silva! He was sworn in today. Welcome to Morgan Hill

In June 2020, the Stockton Police Department Gang Violence Suppression Unit and the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ)/California Highway Patrol (CHP) Special Operations Unit (SOU) initiated a joint investigation in conjunction with the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office into the criminal activities of the Asian Boyz, Muddy Boyz Crips, Lil Ruthless Criminals Comstocc Crips, Loctown Crips, and Asian Crip criminal street gangs in the City of Stockton. The oper...ation was started because of an increase in violent crime involving documented gang members of these groups in the City of Stockton. These groups were working together to benefit their gangs /subsets and the Crips criminal street gang. On Saturday, September 26, 2020, investigators received reliable information that Anthony Comans (30 yrs. old) and Kwabena Twumasi (35 yrs. old) both of Arizona, may have been traveling through and/or staying in the City of Morgan Hill. This information was passed onto the Morgan Hill Police Department and then disseminated to all Patrol Officers. At approximately 1:24 PM, MHPD Officers located Comans and Twumasi as they were exiting their 2015 Cadillac Escalade and approaching the lobby of La Quinta Inn, located at 17043 Condit Road. Both suspects were immediately contacted and detained without incident. During a search of their vehicle, Officers located and seized (21) firearms, a few of which were illegally altered to fully automatic. Comans and Twumasi were both arrested and booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for their roles in the conspiracy and illegal possession/trafficking of firearms.

On the 1st Day of Christmas Safety Tips..... We highly encourage the community of Morgan Hill to continue helping us fight crime by hardening the target and reporting any suspicious persons and/or activity. MHPD is excited to join the Neighbors by Ring app in efforts to reduce crime in our community. This app will allow MHPD to inform the community of real-time crime and safety events so you can always stay up to date and informed. The Neighbors by Ring App also allows you, ...the user, to see something and share something directly with MHPD. You do not need Ring devices to participate, anyone with any camera system can upload content to the Neighbors App. We are encouraging every one of you to spread the word out to the community about the Neighbors App. To download please text "staysafe" to 555888. Remember if you see something share something and report it to the Morgan Hill Police Dept. Let’s team up together to keep our community safe and reduce crime! See more

***Update*** Dog owner located. Great job MH!! This cute little dog (male) was found at the dog park this morning. No collar or chip but probably local to the area. Please share and let the owner know we have him here.

Be sure to check in each weekday for our "12 Days of Christmas Safety Tips" starting tomorrow. This one didn't make the cut.....but we think you should know it anyhow. To prevent unwanted guests coming down your chimney tape a flashlight to the flume. We've already let Santa know the plan but EVERYONE else will think you lit a fire and will be too afraid to try.

Todays quiz is for the speeders, cheaters, and red light sneakers. When you see this you should..... a) Hit the gas and hope for the best. ... b) Slow down and prepare to stop. 8 drivers rushing during commute hours to make the left turn from SB Monterey Rd onto EB Cochrane Rd picked Option A yesterday and were issued a citation for not making the yellow but blowing through the red arrow, violating 21453(c) VC. Intersections are inherently more dangerous and collisions at intersections can result in more serious injuries. Rushing through the intersection puts you at risk, puts oncoming traffic and cyclists (who have the green light) at risk, puts pedestrians and kids at risk (they have the walk signal) and generally increases the likelihood of vehicle collisions and injuries. Take the few extra minutes and wait for the next green light.

Today was a good day. MHPD partnered with the Edward Boss Prado Foundation to fill 50 backpacks with goodies to help less fortunate kids. The backpacks were filled with things like soap, toothpaste, a towel, snacks, deodorant and some cash to help with anything else they might need. Special thanks for Cecelia and Gary Ponzini for starting this phenomenal foundation and helping empower people who are in need. ... Visit Edwardbossprado.org for more information or to donate.

*UPDATE* Posted for 15 mins before owner called and was reunited! Happy days!! *** Our Animal Control Officer wants you to know this female German Shepherd mix was found in the area of Eagle Springs Court and Llagas Creek Drive. No microchip, pink collar. Call us if you know who she belongs to.

Anyone lose some keys? We have them! Let us know if you can identify the other keychains attached.

****Road open****3:18pm**** Avoid SB Butterfield Blvd from Main Ave. Minor injuries on solo vehicle collision. ... Closed until further notice. We will update here when open.

***Road Open Again at 3:18pm*** Southbound Butterfield is blocked at Main Avenue due to a vehicle versus a fire hydrant please avoid the area

Road OPEN again. Church St CLOSED between Barrett Ave and E. Edmundson Ave due to a wire in the roadway. Fire are on scene and will advise when the road is reopened.

Hello all loyal Special Olympics supporters!! The Law Enforcement Torch Run is on! It usually occurs June but due to Covid it has been moved to November 4th. This year has been tough on everyone and the Special Olympics has been hit especially hard. They have lost a large chunk of state funding and other revenue streams have shrunk. Please think about donating to this great cause. ... https://specialolympics.donordrive.com/index.cfm

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While you enjoying your weekend we had some action here in Morgan Hill. One of our Officers spotted a reckless vehicle leaving leaving the Target parking lot just before 4am on October 2nd. He attempted to pull it over but it fled southbound on 101. Thinking the vehicle was a possible DUI the pursuit continued with CHP on SB 101 until it got a few miles south of Gilroy. ... The vehicle ended up turning around and when it neared 101 and San Martin it was spike stripped. 2 gang members from San Jose were arrested. Surprise. The vehicle had been an un-reported stolen out of San Jose and after the suspects were safely taken into custody... the vehicle became fully engulfed. Thank you CHP for your help with this incident.

What is your routine before bed? Do these three things to help prevent a break in. You're welcome! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omBuXOfgfKg&feature=youtu.be