Crime

Local, state and federal police and fire officials are investigating more than a dozen overnight incidents of vandalism and suspicious fires that resulted in damages to at least 10 downtown Hollister businesses—two of which were a total loss—and numerous vehicles.

A series of fires in downtown Hollister destroyed two family-owned businesses early in the morning Nov. 2, and authorities are investigating the cause of the blazes.

Police arrested a transient Hollister man Wednesday after he tried to assault a woman and an officer with a piece of metal pipe, authorities said.

Hollister Police released this image from security camera footage of a suspect in a recent string of vandalism incidents.

Police arrested a 60-year-old man who used multiple weapons to attack and injure members of his family in Hollister before stabbing himself multiple times, according to authorities.

The Hollister Police Department reported that they’re still investigating a shooting incident that happened this week on the west side of town.      

Police arrested a suspect Oct. 15 for his involvement in a robbery that occurred in downtown Hollister, according to authorities.

Hollister Police arrested six motorists on suspicion of DUI during heightened enforcement efforts during two September weekends, according to authorities.

Police responded to a grocery store on San Juan Road in response to a report Tuesday night of a man suffering from gunshot wounds, according to authorities.

A kitten that was found in Hollister with burns all over his body is now under the care of a group of local volunteers who are raising funds for the animal’s continuing treatment. The group is also offering a reward for information about the suspect or suspects who caused the kitten’s injuries.