SAN JOSE – Half a dozen males and a pair of teenage boys have been arrested in reference to a spread of violent crimes over the previous yr in San Jose, in accordance with authorities.
The incidents – which included assault with a lethal weapon, carjacking and theft – occurred between November 2023 and September, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez stated in a information launch.
An investigation revealed the crimes have been gang-related or motivated, Hernandez stated, including that the suspects focused rival gang members and residents of the Loma Verde and Cadillac-Winchester neighborhoods.
Detectives recognized the eight suspects and arrested them on warrants between Oct. 15 and Oct. 17. They’re all residents of San Jose and vary in age from 16 to 26 years previous.
Search warrants have been additionally served at their houses. Hernandez stated detectives seized a completely automated submachine gun, ammunition and proof associated to the crimes.
The boys have been booked into Santa Clara County jail and the boys into juvenile corridor on expenses associated to varied felonies, Hernandez stated.
Anybody with data associated to the crimes can contact the Gang Investigations Unit at 408-277-3835.
