Mountain View Barber Charged with 46 Counts in Major Sexual Assault Case After Extradition
Franklin Enrique Sarceno Orla, a Mountain View barber, is charged with 46 counts following claims of drugging and sexually assaulting men, with over 60 potential victims identified. Judge denies bail due to safety concerns.
Knife-Wielding Man Fatally Shot by Santa Clara Sheriff’s Deputies During San Jose Traffic Stop Standoff; Joint Investigation Underway
An armed man was shot dead by Santa Clara deputies after a standoff in San Jose. The incident is under joint investigation with San Jose PD and the Santa Clara DA.
Palo Alto Police Seek Public's Help in Indecent Exposure Incident Involving High School Student
A high school girl in Palo Alto experienced an indecent exposure when a man exposed himself after feigning to ask for directions. The police are investigating the incident that occurred on Embarcadero Road.
Extradited Mountain View Barber Franklin Sarceno Orla Charged with 46 Counts in Major Sexual Assault Case
Fugitive Franklin Sarceno Orla was extradited from Guatemala to the US after being charged with 46 counts, including sexual assault and kidnapping, related to over 60 victims. Cooperation among international agencies led to his capture and return.
San José Marks 30th Traffic Fatality of the Year as Pedestrian Killed on Monterey Road
A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday morning at Monterey Road and Edenview Drive, marking San José’s 30th traffic death this year. Police say the driver fled briefly but later returned to cooperate with the investigation.
Major Organized Retail Crime Ring Disrupted in Santa Clara County, Suspects Charged in Multi-faceted Theft and Elder Fraud Scheme
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office busted a major theft and fraud ring, making significant arrests and recovering stolen goods from various retailers, also involving fraud against elderly victims.
Forensic Breakthrough Reopens 1981 San Bruno Infant Case After Over 40 Years
San Bruno Police reported progress in a 1981 cold case involving an infant found dead at Buckeye Park, with help from genetic genealogy identifying the family. They seek public tips and offer anonymous reporting channels.












