Overview

• San Jose Fire Captain Mark Moalem was arrested and charged with burglary, child endangerment, and narcotics violations after being identified as a suspect in a drug tampering case.
• The San Jose Fire Department discovered potential tampering with controlled substances earlier this week and alerted the police, prompting an investigation.
• An internal audit has expanded to include up to 16 fire stations, with suspicions of additional drug tampering across the department.
• The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been notified and is involved in the ongoing investigation alongside local authorities.
• City officials, including Mayor Matt Mahan and City Manager Jennifer Maguire, have called for procedural reforms to restore public trust and ensure emergency care integrity.