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April 24, 2026

Sheriff’s office releases 2011 annual report

San Benito County Sheriff Darren Thompson presented the department's 2011 annual report at the May 8 county supervisors meeting in an attempt to stave off the elimination of 11 positions from his jurisdiction. The supervisors are set to discuss the layoffs at a future meeting.

Investigators to search water for Sierra LaMar; received ‘Most Wanted’ tips

Sheriff’s office plans to send divers into local waterways to search for Sierra LaMar and received some tips in response to Friday night’s airing of a segment on the missing Morgan Hill teen on “America’s Most Wanted.” 

‘Talking SBC’ podcast premiere: Guest is acting Police Chief David Westrick

The premiere of the podcast Talking San Benito County features host Marty Richman interviewing the interim police chief, David Westrick. The new police chief discusses his past in law enforcement and looks ahead to the future of the local force.

Sierra’s mother releases Mother’s Day statement

Marlene LaMar, the mother of missing teen Sierra LaMar, released a statement today about the joys of being mother.

Police seek help identifying Hi Outlet theft suspect

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a male suspected of stealing clothes from the Hi Outlet on Tres Pinos Road in Hollister, according to police.

Morgan Hill sex offender arrested after pursuit, K-9 bite

A registered sex offender who was involved in a domestic dispute ran barefoot from police and was arrested when a sheriff’s K-9 officer bit him on the arm, according to authorities. 

County board rejects fire contract with Hollister in 3-2 vote

San Benito County Supervisors on Tuesday rejected a contract for fire services with the Hollister Fire Department.

Deputy accepts plea in DUI crash, faces jail time

Johnny R. Pena, the San Benito County sheriff’s deputy accused in Newark of driving under the influence while in a patrol car, accepted a plea deal in the case and will serve 22 days in jail, according to a spokeswoman for the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.

Police captain has paid 5 cents for commute mileage

Hollister officials say that a new policy is working well that calls for a police captain to pay 5 cents per mile for use of a city patrol car he uses on a daily commute with a round trip of around 100 miles.

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