Cupertino: Curfew lifted, “suspicious person” bitten by sniffer dog squad

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CUPERTINO, California. – Residents and businesses in Cupertino are being urged by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office to shelter at home Monday evening.

In an initial social media post, no reason was given for the warning.

The Sheriff’s Department posted on X at 8:18 p.m. that roads near the intersection of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stern Avenue were closed due to “police action.” This area is just south of Interstate 280.

“Please stay away until further notice,” the sheriff’s office post said.

Sheriff’s officials said in an update that a call came in at 6:23 p.m. about a suspicious person in the area. When officers arrived at the scene, the person said he pulled out a knife.

According to the sheriff’s office, “officers retreated” and mental health professionals were called to assist.

A sheriff’s office spokesperson said the person became aggressive and uncooperative. When verbal commands were given and ignored, officers deployed less-lethal pepper balls. When that didn’t work, a sniffer dog was deployed. The dog bit the person, described only as male. The person was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.

No further information is available.