Tag: crime
New jail adds cells, needs staff
The expansion of the San Benito County Jail—which will increase the correctional facility’s housing capacity by about 50 percent—is well underway on Flynn Road...
Hollister sexual assault suspect arrested
A man accused of sexually assaulting a victim in downtown Hollister last year was arrested in Santa Clara County earlier this month, according to...
Pair arrested on suspicion of murder
UPDATE 12/18/17: County law enforcement have said the body of Mrs. Ji is still unaccounted for and the department is continuing to pursue leads...
San Benito cannabis business burglarized
An estimated $500,000 worth of cannabis was allegedly stolen from a San Benito County canna-business in two incidents late last month, one of which...
Hollister Police arrests felon with firearm
A man carrying a concealed firearm was arrested by Hollister Police on Saturday.
Pedro Ramirez, 37, of Hollister was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm,...
Chief: Hollister rally remains light on crime
Hollister Police Chief David Westrick late Saturday afternoon said there hadn’t been any serious issues with crime on the second day of the Hollister Freedom Rally.
HPD investigates string of gang fights culminating in shooting
Hollister police officers responded to a shooting and stabbing in the 1000 block of Caputo Court on Saturday after seeing an increase in gang activity in the area starting Friday.
Experts issue statement on school shooting
Local gang prevention coordinator notes local bullying prevention
Two home burglary suspects arrested
Local authorities this week arrested two Hollister men suspected of stealing property from four homes, according to the Hollister Police Department.
