Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department is happy to announce the promotions of Jamie Field and Bill Hoyt. Jamie Field has been promoted to the rank of Captain and Bill Hoyt to the rank of Sergeant. Congratulations to you both! We wish them continued success in their careers with #LGMSPolice @losgatosca #montesereno

Virtual Interactive Cooking Show presented by the Los Gatos Youth Commission To RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-with-los-gatos-chefs-tick

PRESS RELEASE- Sexual Assault On 10/18/2020 at approximately 4:00 p.m., Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police responded to a report of a sexual assault that occurred on Benedict Lane in Los Gatos. The juvenile victim was walking north on Benedict Lane near Chirco Dr. when the assault occurred. The adult male suspect approached the victim from behind and sexually and physically assaulted the juvenile before he fled the immediate area. The suspect was described as a white male adult, 2...5 to 35 years of age, 5’8 to 5’10, with reddish hair pulled into a bun and a reddish colored beard. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, shorts, and hiking shoes, and left the area in a vehicle which was parked in a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was described as being a tan colored, early 2000’s, Mercedes Sprinter Van. The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department is conducting further investigation of this incident and request anyone with information about this incident or investigative leads toward a suspect identification to please contact the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department at (408) 354-8600. @losgatosca #montesereno

Happy Thanksgiving to our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno communities and a special thank you to our first responders who are working today to keep us safe @losgatosca #montesereno #LGMSPolice

#LGMSPolice would like to introduce the newest addition to our fleet. Our very first Hybrid Patrol vehicle! The Ford Police Utility Hybrid was selected as a greener choice and so far we're impressed with it's fuel efficiency and performance. We're excited to patrol our streets in a more environmentally friendly way! @losgatosca #montesereno

PRESS RELEASE- Vandalism On 10/20/2020 Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Officers responded to a vandalism at the Azerbaijan Cultural Society of Northern California, located in the 16000 block of Lark Ave. During the evening hours, an unknown suspect spray painted the exterior of the office building. Surveillance video depicted the male suspect graffitiing the sides of the building. The suspect wore a blue baseball cap, black Raiders jacket over a light blue polo shirt, and gree...n running pants. The LGMSPD is investigating this incident as a hate crime and coordinating efforts with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies. Anyone with information about this case or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department at 408-354-8600. #LGMSPolice @losgatosca

The State of California has issued a Limited Stay at Home order for residents of counties in the Purple Tier, which includes Santa Clara County. The order requires non-essential work, movement and gatherings cease between the hours of 10 PM and 5 AM. The order commences, November 21 and ends on December 21. We encourage all residents of Los Gatos and Monte Sereno to follow this order, but please do not call 911 to report violations. Calling 911 to report COVID-19 violations t...ies up lines for people experiencing life-threatening emergencies. If you must call to report such a violation, use our non-emergency Dispatch line at 408-354-8600. You may also submit a concern about violations of any public health order by visiting www.SCCCovidConcerns.org and completing an online form or by contacting the Santa Clara County Business Call Center at 408-961-5500. #LGMSPolice @losgatosca #montesereno See more

Thank you to the Foster Road and Highland Terrace Communities for their participation in the evacuation drill this past Saturday. With the help of @LGMSPolice and our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) we were able to have a successful drill #BePrepared #safetyfirst@losgatosca

EVACUATION DRILL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2020: On Saturday October 10, 2020 the Foster Road and Highland Terrace communities will be participating in an evacuation drill. The drill will include evacuation of residents and animals who have chosen to participate in the drill to a predetermined evacuation area where a debrief will be conducted while maintaining social distancing. The drill will also include an emergency alert message which will be sent via Alert SCC to the participating residents. The exercise will conclude by 12:00 p.m. #safetyfirst #evacdrill #LGMSPolice Town of Los Gatos - Government

****LOST DOG**** Please be on the lookout for "GUS", this small yellow lab/Shepard pup is lost in the Cambrian area, near Los Gatos. DO NOT call, chase, whistle, follow, or approach. GUS will run! Call 408-315-9772 if seen.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease that will afflict one in eight women in the United States. We will honor those who have succumbed to invasive breast cancer and show our support for those who are fighting for their lives by wearing our uniform shirts with the pink department patches #breastcancerawareness #LGMSPolice @losgatosca #montesereno

We would like to introduce the newest member of LGMSPD, Officer Justin Milroy. We are glad to have him join our department, welcome aboard! #LGMSPolice @losgatosca #montesereno

It is with deep sadness that we announce @LGMSPolice Retired K9-Berko was laid to rest on 9/14/20. Berko was generously donated to the Department by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation in 2010. He and his human partner, Officer John Alldredge served the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno communities for eight years until Berko’s service retirement in 2018. Aside from his patrol duties, Berko was specially trained in narcotics detection and tracking techniques. In his retirement..., Berko enjoyed being a beloved member of the Alldredge family and keeping a watchful eye on Officer Alldredge’s children. K9 Berko, thank you for your service! Rest in peace, K9 Kaz has the watch now #K9Police #EOW K9 Berko- 1/22/09-9/14/20

On National Police Women's Day we want to honor the dedication and sacrifices of our female police officers. Thank you for serving and protecting our communities and for inspiring the next generation of women in law enforcement #LGMSPolice #NationalPoliceWomensDay @losgatosca #montesereno

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has identified September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Every year thousands of individuals die by suicide, leaving family and friends to navigate the tragic loss, often wondering why it happened. In law enforcement, there is a particular stigma attached to suicide that prevents us from talking about it openly. LGMSPD wants to be part of the effort to raise awareness and shed light on this phenomena in hopes of providing hope, promoting resources and saving lives. #suicideawareness #lgmspd @losgatosca

Santa Clara County is at the Red Risk Level under the State’s new COVID-19 reopening framework. That means certain activities can resume, and certain businesse...s can reopen indoor operations at reduced capacity. Some indoor businesses and activities are still too high risk to allow at this time, however, and the local Santa Clara County order and directives ensure that people who live in the county are protected from these risks. For example, movie theaters, indoor gatherings, and indoor dining are not yet permitted to reopen under Santa Clara County’s Order. Remember to follow the more restrictive set of rules. Continue to keep your distance, wear your mask, and get tested. More info regarding the County Order here: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/covid19/Pages/home.aspx and the State Order here: https://covid19.ca.gov/ #Covid19 #Staysafe

Since September is Preparedness Month, let's talk about Emergency Supply Kits! Emergency supply kits are a must have during emergency or disaster situations. Be...fore a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff occurs, stock up on enough supplies to last a week. Put your emergency supplies in waterproof containers and store them in a place that is easy to reach. Be sure to include any unique needs items such as medications and eyeglasses in your supply kits and Go Bags in case you need to evacuate. Create a customized supply kit for your family by downloading the ReadySCC app. Visit https://bit.ly/CPMReadySCC to learn more. #beprepared #PreparednessMonth #emergencysupplies See more

On September 3, 2020 officers were dispatched to a report of a burglary in progress. The victim woke up to an unknown person in the residence. The suspect fled the residence when he saw the victim. The only description was a male in dark clothing and a bicycle was stolen from their garage. One of our officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop and during a probation search of the vehicle, methamphetamine, paraphernalia, burglary tools, and a mountain bike were found. The victim confirmed that the bicycle was theirs. The suspects were arrested. #busted #lgmspolice #losgatos #crime