Peeping Tom caught
acting inappropriately
The San Jose Police Department caught a man with his pants down on the 1600 block of Guadalupe Avenue.
On Oct. 6 at 2:34 p.m., a man was arrested for masturbating as he watched a Willow Glen woman through the fence of a neighbor's yard, according to San Jose police officer Enrique Garcia.
The woman, who was in her own backyard with her son, noticed the individual, Garcia said, and contacted the police department, who caught and arrested the man for indecent exposure. The man had also violated conditions of his probation, Garcia said.
—Meghan O'Hare
Unknown individual
impersonates officer
With Halloween on the horizon, it is important to remember that some forms of dress-up are illegal.
On Oct. 12, San Jose police officer Enrique Garcia said, two witnesses noticed a man dressed as a police officer looking into the Los Gatos Creek apartments, located on the 1000 block of Meridian Avenue. The man identified himself to the witness as a police officer and flashed a badge, but could not provide an identification card when asked.
Witnesses described the impersonator as a black-haired Hispanic male in his 40s, about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds. According to Garcia, the individual is still at large; however, Garcia said he believes this is an isolated incident.
—Meghan O'Hare
Woman and child are
injured in hit and run
A 29-year-old woman and her 3-year-old daughter sustained minor injuries after a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of W. Alma Avenue and Little Orchard Street.
According to San Jose police officer Enrique Garcia, on Oct. 13 at 7:42 p.m., a black Ford Mustang convertible struck the mother and child, causing them to spin and fall to the ground. The driver momentarily stopped and then fled the scene, Garcia said.
Garcia said witnesses described the driver as a young white male with short, straight blonde hair and brown eyes. Witnesses said he was wearing a gray T-shirt and black pants.
Garcia said a witness provided a partial California license plate number: 44H965. But, he added, if anyone sees a car matching the description but having a slightly different license plate number, they should still contact the police department at 408.277.8900.
—Meghan O'Hare
Calling all alumni from
Willow Glen Pack 207
In celebration of its 49th year of service, Willow Glen's Cub Scout Pack 207 is looking for alumni to march with the pack at San Jose's annual Veteran's Day parade on Nov. 11.
Chartered by American Legion Post 38, the pack has 45 Scouts pursuing the ranks of Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos. Each year, the pack participates in two community service events, and it recently raised $836 to support soldiers in Iraq. It is also the last pack to hold an annual pushcart derby.
For more information or to march with the pack, contact Julie Pelletier at 408.655.9621 or Julie.Pelletier@sbcglobal.net.
—Meghan O'Hare
Willow Glen Library is
having its last 2004 sale
This year, Willow Glen residents can indulge in the sweet treat of a stimulating book, film or compact disc at the Friends of the Willow Glen Library's final book sale. But because of health department regulations, the traditional bake-sale portion of the fundraiser can longer be part of the event.
The nonprofit group will hold the sale on Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Willow Glen Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave. This is the group's primary fundraising activity, and all proceeds benefit the Willow Glen Library.
For more information, call 408.998.2022.
—Meghan O'Hare
Travel group wants
to help feed hungry
This holiday season, Peak Travel Group of Willow Glen is trying to feed hungry residents of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Working with Second Harvest Food Bank, the travel agency is hosting a food drive at its office at 1221 Lincoln Ave. Ideal contributions include money and canned, boxed or sealed food with a long shelf life.
Donations can be dropped off at Peak Travel Group during regular business hours.
For more information, visit www.peaktravelgroup.com or call an agent at 800.999.2608.
—Meghan O'Hare
Holiday card purchases
benefit cancer society
Grand View League, a fundraising branch of the American Cancer Society, is selling a special holiday discount shopping card to benefit the nonprofit cancer organization.
The $60 card entitles the bearer to a 20 percent discount on regularly priced merchandise and services at more than 250 stores, restaurants and boutiques stretching from Menlo Park to Carmel.
In the Willow Glen area, the card is accepted at Casa Casa, Fleurish, Gold Star Jewelers, Gussied Up Dog Boutique, Le Boulanger, Mann's Jewelers, and Signed and Sealed.
The discounts are effective Oct. 30 through Nov. 7. For information on buying a card and a complete list of participants, visit www.gvlholidayshoppingcard.com or call 408.879.1045, ext. 233.
—Mary Gottschalk
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