Below is the police log from the Union City Police Department for the week ending on May 15.
On Friday (05/10/13 211 PC (Handgun) At 0250 hours, Officers were dispatched to a just occurred robbery incident at 7-11, located at 32215 Alvarado Niles Rd. The clerk reported that a male adult, possibly Hispanic wearing all black clothing (to include a black ski mask and black gloves) robbed him at gunpoint. The suspect was armed with a revolver. The suspect stole an approximately $300 to $350 in cash and fled on foot eastbound towards Eric. Ct. and Medallion Dr. An area search was conducted with negative results. Video surveillance pending follow up.
On Saturday (05/011/13) at 08:45 hours Officer Fonseca received information about an address on the 4500 block of Delores Drive. A neighbor informed Officer Fonseca that they there might be a marijuana grow at the residence based on the daily activities; such as no garbage service, people would stay for short times, pit-bull in the rear yard with a bag of food, etc. Officer Fonseca continued to conduct surveillance on the residence as time allowed for several months. On today’s date, she noticed a van leaving the residence. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Vu Nguyen, was contacted. Officer Fonseca could smell un-burnt marijuana, and noticed marijuana remnants on the driver’s clothing. A search of the vehicle yielded a bucket full of freshly cut marijuana leaves. The decision was made to attempt to obtain a search warrant, so the residence was frozen, no additional persons located. Officer Fonseca authored a search warrant, which was later granted. Detective Holt came in, assisted Officer Fonseca, and collected all the evidence. Officer Geldermann also came in to assist with the nearly 400 plant grow. Great effort and arrest by Officer Fonseca. Attached media release
Early Sunday morning (05/12/13) Officers were dispatched to the Whipple Extension off UCB on a report of a male trapped in his overturned vehicle. Upon arrival, the driver, and only occupant, was determined to be involved in a solo vehicle collision, trapped, and still breathing. ACFD arrived and removed the driver with the “jaws of life”. The driver sustained visible broken legs. At the hospital, it was determined the driver also sustained broken ribs and a broken pelvis. The driver was unable to provide a statement as he was in excruciating pain and had to be sedated. When asked, the driver said he didn’t remember anything. It appeared the driver may have been racing as his Cobra Mustang was equipped with aftermarket racing equipment. It’s estimated the driver was traveling 100+ mph at the time of the collision as his vehicle had moved two very large boulders from the force of the collision when he swerved off of the roadway and over the sidewalk and into the boulders. Public Works was called out to move the city boulders back in its place. The vehicle was completely totaled.
On Monday (05/13/13) Officer Dave Moffitt received an award of appreciation from BART Police Department for his role in capturing robbery suspects that had assaulted and robbed several BART riders at the Union City Station. Officer Moffitt was honored in front of the BART Police Advisory committee meeting and presented his award by BART PD Chief Rainey. Chief Rainey thanked Officer Moffitt for his vigilance and “good police instincts” that resulted in the capture of these felons.
On Monday afternoon about 1406 hours officers are sent to 32675 Foxglove Way to investigate an unknown problem. Officers determined that this was a home invasion robbery in which two BMA’s follow an elderly East Indian to his home and force their way in as he is entering it. The suspects produce a black semi auto pistol and an Uzi type weapon ordering the family to the ground. One victim is pistol whipped about the head. The suspects flee in a silver 4 door Audi or BMW type vehicle with a third suspect driving. Press release attached.
Monday night around 2155 hrs. Officers responded to the 3100 block of San Andreas Dr. on a possible prowler report. Dispatch advised that a vehicle had crashed through a yard of a Fremont residence which backed up to a Union City residence on San Andreas Dr. The suspect driver was apparently fleeing after committing several crimes in Fremont. Upon crashing the suspect fled on foot and began jumping fences on San Andreas Dr. The resident heard a crash in his back yard and looked out to find the suspect hiding in his back yard. The suspect pointed a handgun at the resident who locked his doors and called 911.
Arriving officer’s located a suspect who matched the description of the armed felon. Due to the reports of the suspect being armed, the suspect was detained at gun point. As the suspect was being handcuffed he told officers that he had a gun in his pocket. Officers recovered a loaded .40 cal semi-auto handgun and several baggies of suspected Methamphetamines. Fremont PD conducted some In-Field lineups and took custody of the suspect, (S)Stewart, Jovhon 4/16/90.
On Tuesday night (05/14) Dispatcher Lisa Miller was honored by the Union City council in recognition of her being selected as the 2012 Dispatcher of the Year by UCPD. Lisa was recognized for her skill, optimism, hard work, and her contributions to keeping citizens of Union City safe. See attached photo of Lisa Miller and Mayor Dutra Vernacci.
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