Pet detective draws police angst again, this time over rescued dog
More than a week after a small dog named “River” was rescued by a Gilroy man from Uvas Creek with a brick tied to its hind legs, the Gilroy Police Department and Humane Society of the Central Coast – which recently roused concerns from Hollister police as well – and are at odds about how and when the little dog should be adopted.
Police arrest armed man after alleged death threat
On Aug. 16, Hollister Police officers responded to Evelyns Drive on a call of a man allegedly making terrorist threats seen outside the victim’s home. Police arrived and contacted Anthony Fink, 18. He was found in possession of a loaded firearm and arrested on numerous felony charges. Fink was booked into the San Benito County Jail on violations of possessing a loaded firearm with the intent to commit a felony, carrying a concealed loaded firearm, carrying a loaded firearm in a public place and making terrorist threats.
Handler’s layoff leads to retirement for K-9 Deputy Dix
One of the most well-known snouts around the San Benito County Sheriff's Office received a commendation upon retirement from the San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
Misdemeanor for drunken driver in crash that killed Andrel Gaines
One month after Gavilan basketball player and beloved Gilroy teenager Andrel Gaines would have celebrated his 20th birthday, the man who was involved in the car crash that killed him last November walked free.
With commute, incoming chief changed to 4-day week
A councilman’s irritation over a police department captain commuting home 45 miles away in a patrol car has played a role in the senior-ranking officer altering his work schedule to four days a week – which might be an issue when he is set to become interim chief in January.
Police agencies to do extra patrols near schools
The California Highway Patrol, San Benito County Sheriff’s Office and The Hollister Police Department will be conducting extra patrol around the schools as they open for the 2012-2013 school year, according to an announcement.
Police investigating Garlic Festival embezzlement
The $18,000 cash theft from the Garlic Festival is in fact being investigated by police, said Gilroy Police Chief Denise Turner despite the Gilroy Police Department indicating last week that they were not.
Hollister families on a ‘Night Out’
Locals started arriving right at 5 p.m. for Hollister's National Night Out event Tuesday, a chance for public safety entities and other agencies to share resources geared towards families.
Missing girl Selena Burr found in Ceres
Missing juvenile Selena Burr has been located by the Stanislaus Sheriff’s Office near Ceres. Burr was reported missing by her foster parent and legal guardian on July 12. When she was reported missing again on Aug. 1, the Hollister Police Department sent out a press release about the missing girl.
