Wild Scene in Saratoga
December 15, 2025 – Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office officials report that deputies responded in the afternoon on Saturday, December 6th to Garrod Farms Estate Winery & Stables in City of Saratoga, CA after a man reportedly tried to start a fire. When confronted by staff, he threw a wine bottle and fled in a Tesla—intentionally crashing into two parked cars, sending one over an embankment.
The suspect, Beri Vikram, 42, of Menlo Park then drove his Tesla off the embankment and refused to surrender. Despite several de-escalation attempts, he did not comply. Deputies used pepper balls and spray, eventually forcing him to crawl out of the car.
He was arrested and taken to a hospital for evaluation. He’ll be booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. The incident is under investigation.
Source & photos: Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
