Criminal Justice & Public Safety Reporter
Robert Salonga is a Criminal Justice & Public Safety Reporter for The Mercury News and East Bay Times, with a focus on local news in the San Jose area. With an extensive background in journalism, Robert covers crime and public safety issues, providing in-depth reporting on homicides, legal cases, and other criminal justice matters.
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San Jose, United States (Local)
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Robert Salonga's coverage primarily focuses on crime and public safety, with a significant emphasis on evolving stories and breaking news. He mainly covers incidents in the San Jose area, particularly those related to homicide, assault, and local law enforcement.
Given his focus on evolving stories and breaking news related to crime in the San Jose area, he would likely be receptive to pitches involving exclusive updates or insights into ongoing investigations or developing situations within the local criminal justice system. Additionally, providing expert commentary from individuals involved in mental health response initiatives or community leaders addressing crime-related issues could also be of interest.
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By: Robert Salonga
Leroy Thomas, 32, died early Monday; 40-year-old man he knew was arrested on suspicion of murder
By: Robert Salonga
Former city councilmember faces three child sexual abuse charges and up to two decades in prison if convicted
By: Robert Salonga
PALO ALTO — Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault at knifepoint near the downtown transit center earlier this month.
Hunter Fraser was charged in 2022 with assaulting a former girlfriend; he claimed injury was an accident during horseplay with his daughter
By: Robert Salonga
Tristan Arfi, a registered sex offender for abusing a minor, is accused of groping women under the guise of a massage and withholding an employee’s pay for nude photos.
By: Robert Salonga
Kephas Pope, 18, died Thursday after being hit by a driver on El Camino Real; he was part of a multi-generation Bronco family, college says.
By: Robert Salonga
Kephas Pope, 18, died Thursday after being hit by driver on El Camino Real; he was part of a multi-generation Bronco family, college says
By: Robert Salonga
Residents can now directly seek help from the community-based TRUST program that handles nonviolent mental health emergencies
By: Robert Salonga
Residents can now directly seek help from the community-based TRUST program that handles nonviolent mental health emergencies
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