Officers arrest two for possession of narcotics, firearms
The Unified Narcotic Enforcement Team, the San Benito Sheriff’s Office, the California Highway Patrol and the Gilroy Police Department Anti-Crime team served two narcotic search warrants at the 1200 block of Stone Alley and the 800 block of Fourth Street in Hollister July 19 at 7:15 a.m.
Police arrest one of 3 suspects in robbery
Police arrested one of three suspects wanted in a robbery near South Street and Prospect Avenue.
Chocolate factory fire confined to kitchen
A fire early Friday morning at DeBrito Chocolate Factory was confined to the kitchen area and resulted in no injuries, but did damage some of the products.
Sheriff explains possible impact from ‘anti-Arizona’ bill
People ask Sheriff Darren Thompson all the time if the county deports illegal immigrants who are arrested.
Fire union rebuts manager’s response on no-confidence vote
The Hollister Firefighters Association last week responded to the city manager’s rebuttal to its no-confidence vote and related allegations in a letter that countered the official’s claims.
Police arrest 5 in series of shootings
Hollister police officers arrest three men suspected of shooting firearms near downtown Hollister in what officers say could be gang-related incidents. The officers also arrested two other men for burglary, in what they also believe to be a gang-related crime.
Accident on Hwy. 156 and 25 slows commute
An accident at the intersection of Hwy. 156 and Hwy. 25 slowed traffic this morning when a black Ford explorer collided with a white pick up truck, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
Police looking for suspects in liquor store armed robbery
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects in an armed robbery at a downtown liquor store last weekend.
