South Bay Public Safety Incidents & Operations
Key Questions
What assistance is SJPD seeking from the public regarding the Vietnamese Heritage Garden?
SJPD's Fraud Unit is asking for help identifying suspects in the theft of the 'Thank You, America Monument'. The statue itself has been recovered, but the department needs public assistance to identify those responsible for the incident.
How many homicides is SJPD currently investigating in 2026?
SJPD is investigating Homicide #11 of 2026, reported on June 10, along with an ongoing probe into Homicide #9. Additionally, a suspect was arrested on June 11 in connection with a separate 2016 cold case homicide.
What traffic incident and community event updates has SJPD provided recently?
SJPD reported Traffic Fatality #20 of 2026 involving a pedestrian death on June 11. The department also issued a reminder for National Night Out registration, with a deadline of July 12, as part of ongoing community engagement efforts.
SJPD investigating Homicide #11 of 2026 (June 10). Arrest of suspect for 2016 cold case homicide (June 11). Traffic Fatality #20 of 2026 (pedestrian death, June 11). New: SJPD seeks public's help identifying suspects in theft of 'Thank You, America Monument' at Vietnamese Heritage Garden; statue recovered. Prior arrests: classroom aide (5/28), retail theft (5/15), vandalism (5/13). Ongoing investigation of Homicide #9. SJPD also issued National Night Out registration reminder (deadline July 12). Monitor investigations, stats, and community engagement.