Oct 25, 2026
(KRON) -- A man is accused of attacking his neighbor with a machete Sunday morning in San Jose. According to the San Jose Police Department, police responded to a report of a disturbance involving a man who assaulted his neighbor with a large knife. Officers were dispatched around 9:07 a.m. to the 1800 block of Naples Drive. The victim was described by police as the suspect's "adult male neighbor." He was identified as San José resident Alberto Cuevas, who was then taken to the hospital. Cuevas was released and later returned home. Cuevas suffered head injuries in the attack and required 11 staples. He tells KRON4 the confrontation happened in his backyard before he called 911. After the alleged attack, the suspects went back into his San Jose home and refused to come out. SJPD said officers later took the suspect into custody around 4:20 p.m. The details of the arrest are not available at this time. Corte Madera prepares for floods as NOAA warns of winter storms Police are responding to an attack on Naples Drive in San Jose, which involved the use of a machete. (KRON4 Photo). Harry Potter-themed Halloween display brings some magic to this Sunnyvale neighborhood The incident followed a history of disputes between the neighbors. Cuevas had previously filed multiple police reports involving allegations of theft, trespassing and threats, and had an active restraining order against the suspect at the time of the attack. Cuevas said he has a restraining order against his neighbor. Nearby residents described a tense scene during the multi-hour police response. Troung, a neighbor who has four children in his household, said the incident created fear in the neighborhood. "Pretty scary with my kids around,” he said. SJPD said it will release more information as the investigation continues. ...read more read less
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