Illegal Fireworks Distribution: San Jose Man Arrested
A 49-year-old man named Mark Espinoza was arrested in San Jose for allegedly distributing large quantities of illegal fireworks in the Alviso area. The arrest came after an investigation prompted by community concerns about the illegal use and sale of fireworks. Police served search warrants on Espinoza's vehicles and a storage unit, resulting in the seizure of over 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks. Espinoza had prior convictions for illegal fireworks, and while community leaders praised the arrest, they criticized the city for not addressing the ongoing fireworks problem in Alviso.