Skip to Main Content. And were here to provide it. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Attorney Allen Ruby and Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith leave the courthouse after the first day of her trial Sept. 21, 2022. This is your newsroom. He previously served as a board member of the Santa Clara County Correctional Peace Officers Association and is founder of Lodge 65 of the Fraternal Order of Police in California. Were partnering with you the readers to make it happen. A series of injuries of mentally ill jail inmates in recent years led to a county investigation of Smith and other department leaders. Report: Houston is the No. The This illustrates the low level to which many have descended with todays version of farther-left politics. He is unlikely to be any better than the current Sherriff. The law works both ways. The county's decision to appoint Jonsen one month ahead of his start date comes after his predecessor, former Sheriff Laurie Smith, resigned Oct. 31 ahead of the verdict of her civil trial for corruption charges. WebAgency Name: Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office State: California City: San Jose Type: County Address: 55 W Younger Ave Phone Number: 408-808-4400 Email: so.website@sheriff.sccgov.org Website: http://www.sccgov.org/sites/sheriff/ Police Departments in Santa Clara County Santa Clara County, CA Jail and Inmate Records To me a warrant looks like a loser that couldnt take responsibility for his actions. He said its important to increase the offices transparency. GUILTY AS CHARGED. San Jos Spotlight is the citys first nonprofit, community-supported digital news organization. Help our newsroom to keep these stories coming by becoming a San Jos Spotlight supporter. 2020 The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. I am the only candidate who has addressed these issues for 30 years, Allen said. Cultivation takes place at multiple levels due to the sloping terrain. Its the culture ppl ! Jonsen served as chief with Palo Alto Police Department starting in 2018, following five years as police chief in Menlo Park. EMAIL CONTACTS: Suzanne Avalon, Advertising suzanne@towncrier.com Becky Clark, Editor becky@towncrier.com Jeff Clark, 408-294-2467. This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available. The evidence of his corruption dwarfs that of Smiths. Comment Policy (updated 11/1/2021): We reserve the right to delete comments or ban users who engage in personal attacks, hate speech, excess profanity or make verifiably false statements. Both [The L.A. County Fire Department]and [L.A. County Sheriffs Department] are out there, said Lee. Nagayes major endorsement is from the Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley, and she says she has strong support among deputies and residents. Nagaye said she wants the Sheriffs Office to improve its relationship with diverse communities in Santa Clara County, and would set up a commission to jumpstart this process. Spew your beliefs in your workplace your place of worship Just fill out the form below in the link below and the Sheriffs Office will notify the deputies in the area to check the property. How long has Trump been living in your head rent free? Smith, who announced in March she would not seek reelection, has faced a saga of scrutiny over a pay-to-play scheme -- including formal corruption charges from a grand jury. Theres so many issues at that organization. With another cell moving in and rain being forecasted next week, the possible continuing erosion of the cliffs is uncertain and so is the future of the parksresidents. It just shows that any of these gestures that theyre making in these board meetings and public safety committee meetings are false, he said. Santa Clara County and neighboring San Benito County together form the U.S. Census Bureau's San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metropolitan statistical area, which is part of At the entrance of the village stands the Acropolis, an imposing rock called Kastelos, on top of which there is the cavernous church of The Holy Cross. The fact that they were able to get this verdict from this jury is beyond me.. The DA offered to drop the charges if she resigned in July. Laurie..lol . They lack oversight and should fire everyone ! Jonsen will be the 29th sheriff of Santa Clara County and the first new sheriff since 1998. Feb. 23, 2023 2:27 PM PT. Jonsens predecessor, Laurie Smith, ended her nearly 50-year career in disgrace after acivil jury found her guilty on corruption and willful misconduct charges last year. But the sheriff pushed for a trial instead. Chitwood is expected discuss how his office will deal with recent situations involving messages of hate. So did many of my friends who worked out there. Allen said in his first 100 days in office he wants to meet with every politician in the county and glean ideas about how to improve his office. Hiscampaign filings dont reflect a total amount raised to date, but Allen said hesraised $21,000. Comment Policy (updated 11/1/2021): We reserve the right to delete comments or ban users who engage in personal attacks, hate speech, excess profanity or make verifiably false statements. She also is corrupt. Allen has received endorsements fromReverend Jeff Moore, former president of the Silicon Valley NAACP, and several retired sheriff employees. On the other hand, we have the other candidate Bon Jonsen, who says the department is riddled with many problems and needs someone untethered to it to solve them. County officials are gathering community feedback before approving a new plan. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team. In response to a list of questions, Colton referred San Jos Spotlight to aquestionnaireshe filled out for a recent sheriff candidate forum. Authorities searched steep terrain that had loose soil and redwood and oak trees. San Jos Spotlight is a project of the San Jos News Bureau, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization | Tax ID: 82-5355128. (The departments) job is difficult and the system in which they work is deeply flawed, but with leadership that models integrity and transparency, we can do much better for the residents of Santa Clara County.. She was accused of not reporting gift tickets to a Sharks hockey game and awarding concealed gun permits to friends and colleagues who donated to her reelection campaign. If you didnt fall in line you were outcast and penalized with no promotional opportunities. document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_6" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); San Jos residents deserve a trusted source for unbiased, independent political news. Colton is a latecomer to the race, having filed her nomination papers in March. The question that boggles my mind is whyd it take so long ? Second, wait until youre pulled over for a minor traffic violation such as a rolling stop at a stop sign on a dark and rainy night with your kids in the car (who get to see you handcuffed and tossed in the back of a patrol car). Kevin Jensen in the November election. For those Deputy Sheriffs who were dedicated to law enforcement and doing the job it was gut wrenching to watch from the inside. 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