ARRESTS
Assault and Shooting
At 7:20 p.m. Saturday, Hollister police responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of Cienega Road. Police say a man had gone to his brother’s house to settle a debt. An argument ensued and the visitor sprayed his brother with pepper spray. His brother responded by shooting him in the leg. The man who was shot was arrested and then taken to the hospital. He was released from the hospital that day, but it is unclear from the report whether he remains under arrest. Information on his brother, the shooter in this incident, has been forwarded to the San Benito County District Attorney’s office, and charges against him are pending.
Intentional injury to child
A suspect was arrested by Hollister police on Friday after police acted on a report that she had been abusing her children for some time. The report reads that she had been hitting their arms and legs, causing visible injuries.
Attempted fraud
According to a police report, a female suspect entered Nob Hill at 1700 Airline Highway on Friday and went to the Wells Fargo branch inside. The report indicates that she entered with the intent to cash a counterfeit money order. She was also found to be on parole, and so was placed into jail on a parole hold.
Brandishing a firearm
A suspect stopped on Thursday was arrested for an outstanding warrant resulting from a charge of brandishing a firearm in a threatening manner.
Marijuana for sale
Police officers making a routine traffic stop on Saturday noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed over an ounce of the drug as well as what officers reported as “evidence that he intended to sell.”
Compiled by Reporter Jeff C. Gatlin from Hollister Police Department reports.
