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Los Angeles Times
11 hours ago
- Los Angeles Times
Pat Tillman's brother allegedly started a fire at NoCal post office to send a message
A newly unsealed court document alleges that Richard Tillman admitted to police officers that he drove a vehicle into a Northern California post office and set the building on fire, 'trying to make a statement to the United States Government.' It's unclear what the statement was intended to be. According to the document, Tillman also told San Jose Police officers at the scene that he was responsible for spray-painting 'Viva La Me' on the building as it was burning but was unable to finish writing because of the heat. The youngest brother of late NFL star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman has been charged with the federal crime of malicious destruction of government property by fire in connection with the incident at Almaden Valley Station Post Office on July 20 at around 3 a.m. Sunday. The 44-year-old San Jose resident was arrested at the scene. The criminal complaint against Tillman was filed July 23 but remained sealed until Wednesday when Tillman made his initial appearance in federal district court in San Jose. KRON-TV in San Francisco reports that Tillman did not enter a plea. Tillman is in federal custody and has a status conference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins scheduled for Aug. 6, the U.S. Attorney's office said in a press release. The criminal complaint includes a statement of probable cause by U.S. Postal Inspector Shannon Roark. According to the statement, Tillman told officers on the scene that he had placed 'instalogs' throughout his vehicle and doused them with lighter fluid. He then backed the vehicle into the post office, exited the vehicle and used a match to set the car ablaze. The building was 'partially destroyed by the fire,' the U.S. Attorney's office said. Roark also stated that Tillman told officers at the scene that he had livestreamed the incident on YouTube. Tillman's channel has since been removed from the site. In the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, Pat Tillman famously walked away from a three-year, $3.6-million contract offer from the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the Army, along with his younger brother, Kevin. On April 22, 2004, Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire in the province of Khost, Afghanistan. He was 27. The day after the post office fire, Kevin Tillman released a statement. 'Our family is aware that my brother Richard has been arrested. First and foremost, we are relieved that no one was physically harmed,' Kevin Tillman stated. ' ... To be clear, it's no secret that Richard has been battling severe mental health issues for many years. He has been livestreaming, what I'll call, his altered self on social media for anyone to witness. 'Unfortunately, securing the proper care and support for him has proven incredibly difficult — or rather, impossible. As a result, none of this is as shocking as it should be.'
CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
San Jose scooter-rider hit by suspected DUI hit-and-run driver dies of injuries
A man who was struck by a hit-and-run driver last month has succumbed to his injuries and died, the San Jose Police Department said Tuesday. On June 26, just before 5 p.m., officers responded to a collision in the area of Capitol Expressway and Tuers Road. According to investigators, a man riding a scooter in the bike lane was hit by a man driving a 2005 Chevrolet as both were heading west on Capitol Expressway. The scooter rider was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries but was stabilized. On Monday, police were informed that the man had died. The Chevy allegedly fled the scene but was stopped by incoming officers, San Jose police said. The driver, whose name was not immediately available, was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and driving under the influence.
Associated Press
20-07-2025
- Associated Press
Suspect arrested after car crashes into post office and catches fire in San Jose, California
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A suspect was arrested after a car crashed into a post office in San Jose, California, early Sunday, causing the building to go up in flames, authorities said. The crash happened around 3 a.m. at the office located in a strip mall south of downtown, according to the San Jose Police Department. No injuries were reported. About 50 firefighters took about an hour and a half to knock down the flames. Photos posted online by the fire department showed a charred car inside the heavily damaged building. No details about the suspect were immediately released, and a police dispatcher said federal postal inspectors would lead the investigation. An email was sent to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service seeking additional details. Nearly 2 million people live in the metropolitan area of San Jose, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of downtown San Francisco.
Washington Post
20-07-2025
- Washington Post
Suspect arrested after car crashes into post office and catches fire in San Jose, California
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A suspect was arrested after a car crashed into a post office in San Jose, California, early Sunday, causing the building to go up in flames, authorities said. The crash happened around 3 a.m. at the office located in a strip mall south of downtown, according to the San Jose Police Department. No injuries were reported.
CBS News
16-07-2025
- CBS News
San Jose woman suspected of murder after body found in burned building
A San Jose woman was arrested Monday after a body was found in a burned building over the weekend, police said. San Jose Police identified the suspect as 35-year-old Yessenia Estrada. Just before 4 a.m. Sunday, officers were sent to a fire at a commercial building on the 200 block of North 27th Street. Police said they suspected the fire was arson and began investigating along with the San Jose Fire Department. First responders were unable to safely search the building, but police said there were "multiple indicators" that a victim was inside the building. Police said the deceased victim was eventually found on Sunday, and that Estrada was arrested on suspicion of arson and murder. The identity of the victim has not been released.
