Auto Theft, Drug Suspects Arrested In Milpitas

MILPITAS, CA — Three people were arrested at a motel in Milpitas, according to Milpitas Police for changes ranging from auto theft to outstanding warrants. In addition to recovering a stolen car, police say they seized methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, personal identifying information of others, suspected stolen credit cards, a stolen United States Passport, and stolen mail. All three suspects are San Jose residents including 33-year-old Athena Venua McNary, 39-year-old Saren Juan Alexander, and 32-year-old Tarron Browden.

A patrol officer noticed the stolen car in the parking lot of a motel in the 400 block of South Main Street on Aug. 9. A check revealed that the car was reported stolen on Aug. 2 from San Jose.

McNary was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for driving a stolen vehicle and auto theft with priors. Browden was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for outstanding, no-bail warrants, and Alexander was cited and released for being in possession of a controlled substance. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news from your California neighborhood. Also, download the free Patch iPhone app or free Patch Android app. Also, be sure to follow your local Patch on Facebook!)

"An investigation is ongoing regarding the status of the credit cards, mail, and passport," police report. If you have any information, call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. You may also call the anonymous Crime Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500 or online tip.

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-Photos via Milpitas Police