The Blotter Highlights ending November 20, 2022

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Union City Police Department


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ATTEMPTED MURDER Recruiting image for Blotter

On Thursday, November 10th, at approximately 1:18 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 33500 block of 7th Street for a just occurred shooting.  Upon arrival, officers located the victim who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Officers immediately provided medical aid to the victim. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Juan Moreno at JuanM@unioncity.org or (510) 675-5354. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can leave the information on the UCPD tip line at (510) 675-5207 or at tips@unioncity.org 


HOME INVASION ROBBERY AND SHOOTING  

On Sunday, November 13th, at approximately 6:32 a.m., officers responded to a report of gunshots in the 4200 block of Lunar Way.  Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male victim with a non-life-threatening single gunshot wound.  UCPD Detectives responded and took over this investigation.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Humberto Rodriguez at HumbertoR@unioncity.org or (510) 675-5282. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can leave the information on the UCPD tip line at (510) 675-5207 or at tips@unioncity.org    

ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON  

On Wednesday, November 16th, at approximately 6:15 p.m., officers responded to a stabbing in the 34700 block of Alvarado Niles Road.  The victim told police that the suspect stabbed him after an argument.  The victim was taken to the hospital, and officers are conducting follow-up to identify the suspect.  

 

POSSESSION OF A FIREARM  

On Wednesday, November 16th, at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers responded to Red Cedar Lane and 11-16 possession - BlotterTorrey Pine Lane to investigate the report of a suspicious vehicle.  Officers arrived and found four underage individuals smoking marijuana in the car.  A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a 17-year-old juvenile was in possession of a converted fully automatic handgun.  Officers placed the juvenile under arrest for various weapon violations. .  





FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM   

On Wednesday, November 16th, at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers responded to Red Cedar Lane and 11-18 possession - BlotterTorrey Pine Lane to investigate the report of a suspicious vehicle. Officers arrived and found four underage individuals smoking marijuana in the car. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a 17-year-old juvenile was in possession of a converted fully automatic handgun. Officers placed the juvenile under arrest for various weapon violations. .




VEHICLE THEFT ARREST   

On Tuesday, November 8th, at approximately 10:58 p.m., K-9 Ofc. Olson conducted a traffic enforcement stop on Huntwood Avenue.  During the contact, he learned the vehicle was reported stolen out of Antioch, CA.  Vehicle was recovered without incident and the driver was arrested and booked at Santa Rita Jail.  


DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE  

On Friday, November 11th, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run collision on Mission Boulevard and Decoto Road.  Witnesses told police that a silver car hit another car and quickly fled.  Detectives found the suspect's car on Whipple Road and Medallion Drive and stopped it.  They contacted the driver, who exhibited objective signs of intoxication, so he was arrested for driving under the influence. 

On Saturday, November 12th, at approximately 1:23 a.m., officers responded to a solo vehicle collision on Meyers Drive and Decoto Road.  Officers contacted the driver, who displayed objective signs of alcohol intoxication and arrested him for driving under the influence. 

On Sunday, November 13th, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to a welfare check on Union Landing Boulevard and Alvarado Boulevard.  The caller told police that they saw a subject passed out behind the wheel of a truck.  Officers contacted the driver, who was heavily intoxicated and eventually placed under arrest for driving under the influence. 

On Thursday, November 17th, at approximately 11:49 p.m., officers responded to the report of a stalled vehicle in the 4400 block of Alvarado Boulevard.  Officers arrived and found the car in the middle of the roadway.  They contacted the driver, who displayed objective signs of alcohol intoxication and was arrested for driving under the influence. 

BURGLARIES AND CAR THEFTS 

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES

From Monday, November 7th, to Sunday, November 20th, there were five residential burglaries reported. 

COMMERCIAL BURGLERIES

From Monday, November 7th, to Sunday, November 20th, there were seven commercial burglaries reported. 


AUTO BURGLARIES AND VEHICLE THEFTS

From Monday, November 7th, to Sunday, November 20th, there were twenty-one reported auto burglaries.  Thirteen of the burglaries occurred at the Union Landing shopping center, and the rest were in residential areas. 

From Monday, November 7th, to Sunday, November 20th, there were eleven reported vehicle thefts. As of the time of this report, three of the vehicles have been recovered. 

 

SAFETY TIP:

As a reminder, never leave items of value inside your vehicle! Please see this alert with safety tips on how to prevent auto burglaries and thefts: http://nixle.com/alert/5548374/

RECENT SCAMS/CRIME TRENDS:

Stay updated on recent scams by visiting these sites: 

USA.gov 

Common Scams and Frauds | USAGov 

 

Consumer Fraud Reporting 

Current 2022 Top 10 List of Scams and Frauds (consumerfraudreporting.org) 

 

Experian: 

The Latest Scams You Need to Be Aware of in 2022 - Experian 


Anyone with information on local crime or any of the listed incidents should contact the Investigations Division at 510-675-5275. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the tips line by calling 510-675-5207 or email tips@unioncity.org. Please note that messages left after regular business hours or on the weekend will not be received until the next business day. If you are calling to report a crime that is currently occurring, call 911.