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Updated: Body found after standoff, presumed to be missing mother
Investigators on Saturday found a female body during a search of a Hollister residence following an overnight standoff and arrest in the case of missing Hollister woman Heather Carroll.
Investigators ‘hard at work’ on Wednesday shootings
Hollister Interim Police Chief David Westrick said Friday that the police department, San Benito County Sheriff's Office and San Benito Probation Department were working together to investigate three Wednesday shootings that may be related.
Police allege professor shot ex-wife, dismembered her
Police suspect that Lawrence R. Jones shot his ex-wife and dismembered her, according to a statement released today.
Law enforcement to hold drug take-back event
Three law enforcement agencies will host a prescription drug disposal event at the Target store, 1790 Airline Hwy., in Hollister on Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The San Benito County Sheriff's Office, the Hollister Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration are working in conjunction to put the event together.
Supes seeking appraisal of old hospital property
Though the old county hospital site on Southside Road has long been abandoned, supervisors are hoping to turn it into an asset for the community. The building itself, on Southside Road, has fallen into disrepair since it has been empty dating back at least until 2008.
San Juan man accused of sex with minor
The San Benito County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate a 24-year-old San Juan Bautista man arrested on suspicion of having sex with a minor, according to an announcement from the sheriff's office.
Sheriff’s office reports man as missing
The San Benito County Sheriff's Office is looking for clues after a 24-year-old Aromas man's family reported him as missing.
Driver killed in solo-vehicle wreck on Fairview Road
The driver died in a solo-vehicle accident Saturday night just outside Hollister, according to Calfire.
Gidding found guilty in home invasion near San Juan
A jury this week found Robert Gidding, a suspect in the May 2009 home invasion in the San Juan Bautista area, guilty of related charges.
Hollister council opposed to police consolidation
The Hollister City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to decline moving ahead on a possible contract-based merger between the police department and San Benito County Sheriff's Office.
