It’s that time of year again! Summer has practically become synonymous with the words “concert season” and we have quite a lineup coming to Shoreline Amphitheatre At Mountain View in the next few months. With each show, our officers take great care to make sure everyone not only has a good time, but also stays […]
Read More…Have you ever dashed into a store without your phone or laptop because you’ll be in there “for just a minute?” You might want to think again! In recent weeks, we’ve noticed two spots in Mountain View that have seen an uptick in auto burglaries – the 1100 block of North Rengstorff Avenue and the […]
Read More…“Congratulations, you’ve just won a free vacation!” “Act now so your offer doesn’t expire!” Tempting, right? A lot of times, it’s too good to be true. This past weekend, we spoke with a woman who had sent tens of thousands of dollars to an individual under the pretense that she had won […]
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One of our officers did a great job yesterday recovering some stolen packages, and we just wanted to highlight his good work! Around 2 p.m., Officer Ruben Gonzalez was on patrol on the 300 block of Monroe Drive when he saw a man, identified 37-year-old Javier Ortega, with whom he had had previous interactions. Gonzalez knew […]
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Spring weather is here, which means more people will be spending their free time outdoors enjoying the sunshine! If you are driving to enjoy the park, a movie, a tasty meal in downtown or even a concert, remember how important it is to take your valuables with you. Do not leave items like phones, computers, […]
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Welcome back, listeners! In this edition of the Mountain View Police Department’s “Silicon Valley Beat,” we are excited to introduce you to our newest unit — the Cyber Crime Unit. As more of our lives are connected to the internet, more cyber crime opportunities arise. Here in Mountain View, we are thrilled to have Det. Britton […]
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In the throes of tax season, some unfortunately take the opportunity to try and scam people out of their hard-earned money. Over the past few days, the Mountain View Police Department has received numerous reports from residents concerned about calls they are getting from people claiming to be from the IRS. In most cases, scammers […]
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Welcome back to the Mountain View Police Department’s “Silicon Valley Beat” podcast! Traffic safety in Mountain View is a topic frequently on the minds of residents and police alike. The MVPD traffic unit strives each and every day to reduce the number of traffic incidents throughout our city through education, engagement, working with the traffic […]
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Welcome back, listeners! It’s a very special edition of the Mountain View Police Department’s “Silicon Valley Beat.” It’s Super Bowl weekend here in Mountain View, with the Big Game set for Sunday, Feb. 7 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Mountain View will be playing a crucial role in getting folks to the stadium in […]
Read More…With the holidays in our rear view mirror and our children all settled back in school, the Mountain View Police Department’s Traffic Unit would like to take a moment to remind parents of the importance of dropping off and picking up your children safely. Some tips on how to get to and from school safely: […]
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