Stolen identifications, meth found in car illegally parked in disabled parking
Sep 22, 2024
(KRON) – Stolen U.S. Postal Service keys, credit cards and identification were found in the possession of a probationer with a felony warrant, according to the Santa Clara Police Department.
At around 9 p.m. on Friday, Santa Clara officers noticed a car that was parked in a handicapped spot without the proper placards or license plates. The police said the suspect provided a false name and date of birth when officers made contact.
Police said a short time later the officers discovered the suspect’s real identity. The suspect was found to be on probation with a felony warrant issued by the U.S. Marshals Service.
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A search of the vehicle yielded drug paraphernalia, nearly half a pound of methamphetamine and a variety of stolen items, including U.S. Postal Service keys, stolen mail, credit cards, and identification documents.
Santa Clara PD said the suspect attempted to fraudulently apply for a credit card at a nearby Target store.
The suspect was arrested and booked into the county jail for multiple charges, including identity theft, possession of stolen property, drug possession and fraud.