Gidding found guilty in home invasion near San Juan
A jury this week found Robert Gidding, a suspect in the May 2009 home invasion in the San Juan Bautista area, guilty of related charges.
Sheriff releases statement on deputy’s DUI arrest
Sheriff Darren Thompson on Wednesday released a statement acknowledging a deputy had been arrested on allegations of driving under the influence while on a training trip in Newark.
Developing: Ex-deputy allowed in Philippines during case, failed to appear in court
Authorities did not require former sheriff's deputy Jason T. Lei to stay in the U.S. during his felony embezzlement case – even after he had left the country in 2010 around the time of the investigation, only to return about three years later and face the charges.
Plans progress for jail expansion with $15M from state
The state has awarded San Benito County a grant worth more than $15 million to use on a jail expansion project expected to add about 60 beds and ease local pressures from prison overcrowding.
Search for Sierra continues
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s dive team spent the day Thursday searching Anderson reservoir, the largest reservoir in the county, for any sign of missing teen Sierra LaMar.Â
