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NewsKRON4October 30, 2026San Francisco County

San Jose police arrest Carlos Tello for alleged attempted murder of neighbor with machete

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San Jose police arrested 49-year-old Carlos Tello following a reported machete attack against his neighbor, Alberto Cuevas, on Sunday, Oct. 25. Tello was charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and resisting arrest after barricading himself in his home for several hours. The incident followed a history of neighbor disputes and an active restraining order.

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Why It Matters

A local resident sustained head injuries requiring 11 staples following an assault, and the suspect was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail after a hours-long standoff.

Key Facts

  • San Jose police responded to a home on the 1800 block of Naples Drive on Sunday, Oct. 25, around 9 a.m. for an assault with a deadly weapon.
  • Alberto Cuevas sustained head injuries in his backyard and received 11 staples at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Carlos Tello fled to his residence, barricaded himself inside, and refused to cooperate with officers.
  • Police took Tello into custody around 4:20 p.m., several hours after the initial response.
  • Tello was charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and resisting arrest.
  • Tello was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail.
  • The incident followed a history of disputes, with Cuevas having previously filed police reports and holding an active restraining order against Tello.
  • Detective Chua #4754 of the San José Police Department Assaults Unit is seeking information from the public.

Who's Mentioned

PersonAlberto Cuevas“Victim of the machete attack and San Jose resident”OrganizationSan Jose Police Department“Responding law enforcement agency”PersonCarlos Tello“Suspect arrested and charged with attempted murder”OrganizationKRON4“News outlet that interviewed the victim”locationSan Jose“City where the incident took place”OrganizationSanta Clara County Main Jail“Jail where the suspect was booked”locationNaples Drive“Location of the homes involved in the incident”PersonDetective Chua“San Jose Police Department investigator handling the case”