Los Gatos Police Blotter, August 11-22: Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested

Thursday, Aug. 11

Unspecified morning time, Old Abobe Road: The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno police SWAT team arrested James Robert Youngblood, DOB 2-16-79, on various drug charges and a probation violation.  

9:36 a.m., 149 Loma Alta Ave: A police officer recovered a stolen license plate and other property that had been stored inside a vehicle.

9:50 a.m., 211 Bachman Ave: A credit card was used to purchase items in an incident of identity theft.

7:41 p.m., 145 Potomac Dr: George Deza Jr. was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

11:48 p.m., 624 Blossom Hill Rd: A wallet was turned in to police as found property.

Friday, Aug. 12

2:48 a.m., 16300 Blossom Hill Rd: A stone statue was found in a parking lot.

Monday, Aug. 15

1:28 a.m., Shelburne Way and University Avenue: After a traffic stop, police found William Del Castillo Valle to be under the influence of a controlled substance, driving without a license, and in possession of ecstasy. He was arrested.

Noon, 245 W Main St: A wallet was stolen from the Happy Dragon Thrift Store. Police have no suspects.

Tuesday, Aug. 16

5:00 a.m., 226 Edelen Ave: An incident of petty theft occurred.

6:18 a.m., Longmeadow Drive: An incident of petty theft was reported online.

2:17 p.m., Roberts Road and Ohlone Court: In an incident of vandalism, a bridge was spray-painted.

Thursday, Aug. 18

12:42 p.m., Union Avenue and Los Gatos-Almaden Road: A juvenile was contacted during a traffic stop and found to be in possession of marijuana and alcohol.

2:43 p.m., 750 Blossom Hill Rd: Mealanie Matthews was transported to the hospital after police deemed her to be too intoxicated to care for her own safet. She was cited and released for public drunkenness.

4:10 p.m., Los Gatos Boulevard and Stacia Street: Jose Cisneros Rios was arrested after police stopped him for an expired registration and discovered he had two arrest warrants and a suspended driver's license.

9:30 p.m., 420 University Ave: Cody Ray Fullen was arrested for three charges of hit-and-run, driving under the influence, child endangerment, possession of an illegal weapon, and resisting arrest.

Friday, Aug. 19

6:47 a.m., 14966 Terreno De Flores Lane: An auto burglary was reported to police.

Noon, 225 Avery Ln: Two cell phones, a wallet and a laptop were taken from a work truck.

2:29 p.m., Los Gatos-Saratoga Road and SB 17: A male was found deceased.

Saturday, Aug. 20

2:12 a.m., E Main Street and College Avenue: Jason M. Gehan was cited and released for urinating in public.

5:52 a.m., 15734 Los Gatos Blvd: In an incident of commercial burglary, a suspect stole property after entering a building.

8:46 a.m., N Santa Cruz Avenue and Nicholson Avenue: A wallet was found and turned in to police.

8:55 a.m., 218 Mattson Ave: An auto burglary was reported online.

12:33 p.m., Blossom Hill Road and Drysdale Drive: Steve David Carling was arrested after police stopped him for a vehicle code violation.

Sunday, Aug. 21

2:48 a.m., 180 La Montagne Ct: Christopher Hernandez and another suspect were arrested after a robbery which resulted in a victim being taken to the hospital.

4:42 p.m., 406 Pinehurst Ave: An auto burglary was reported online.

Monday, Aug. 22

7:44 a.m., 19195 Fisher Ave: A school gym wall was spray-painted with graffiti in an incident of vandalism.

10:25 a.m., 15710 Los Gatos Blvd: A registration tab was stolen off of a Toyota.

11:34 a.m., 14911 National Ave: A Honda window was smashed and a purse was stolen from inside the vehicle. Police have no suspects.

4:07 p.m., 18 Pleasant St: A bicycle was stolen.

4:48 p.m., 20 High School Ct: An auto burglary was reported online

Editor's Note: If charges are dropped or you are found not guilty, call Los Gatos Patch Editor Sheila Sanchez at 408-391-8725. Anyone with tips on local crime may call the  at 408-354-8600, report a crime online or call the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office at 408-808-4431.