Man accused of brandishing firearm at neighbor’s friend
A 70-year-old man brandished a handgun at a friend of his neighbor’s who he thought was too close to his home Saturday night, police said.Â
Bobcat-eating man admits to possessing meth, cockfighting tools
The west Morgan Hill man accused of killing and eating a bobcat pleaded guilty to the illegal possession of cockfighting tools and possession of methamphetamine, among other charges, according to authorities.Â
Reward for Sierra’s return raised to $25,000
The family of Sierra LaMar increased the reward for information leading to the missing Morgan Hill teen’s safe return home.
Wood sentencing delayed as he secures payback to police union
The sentencing of Ray Wood, the former Hollister police sergeant and 2010 sheriff candidate convicted of embezzling more than $100,000 from the city officers union, was delayed Friday until June so he has the opportunity to promptly secure and pay back the entire stolen amount.
Sex offender accused of lewd acts in 2009
Sheriff’s detectives Friday morning arrested a convicted sex offender on suspicion of oral copulation and lewd and lascivious acts with a minor in 2009, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘America’s Most Wanted’ joins search for Sierra
One of the country’s best-known crime fighters and victims’ advocates hopes to find Sierra LaMar by bringing prolonged national attention to the teen who remains missing after six weeks.
Pet private eye feeling dogged by the law
The founder of the new, Hollister-based Humane Society of the Central Coast has been met with some skepticism from local law enforcement officials, who say that while his goal is noble, he must follow proper procedures before the agency becomes an animal rescue resource.
Drug court spurs success on the road to recovery
Socorro Del Real teared up Wednesday morning as she stood in Courtroom 1 of the San Benito County Superior Courthouse for her last session of drug court.
Hollister man dies from injuries in motorcycle accident
The motorcyclist in Sunday’s accident at Fairview and Churchill roads died from his injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
