Crime

Hollister voters to decide if they want at-large mayor

November 22, 2011

The Hollister City Council on Monday agreed in a 3-2 vote to place a question on the June 2012 ballot whether voters want to elect an at-large mayor chosen by the entire electorate.

Police capture shooting suspect at Hollister home

November 22, 2011

Hollister police Monday night arrested the man - Humberto G. Sanchez - wanted in connection with a recent gunfire exchange on the west side.

Authorities suspect sale of heroin after searching home

November 22, 2011

County authorities on Friday morning arrested two suspects after serving a search warrant at a home in the 3000 block of Airline Highway, according to an announcement from the sheriff's office.

Updated: Police were seeking man wanted in west-side shootout

November 21, 2011

Hollister police and county sheriff deputies set up a perimeter Friday afternoon while searching for the second of two suspects wanted in the gunfire exchange that occurred last weekend on the west side, but could not capture the wanted man.

Preliminary examination set in social networking rape case

November 18, 2011

The Hollister man accused of using social networking websites to lure two separate rape victims had a court appearance this week and has his next date scheduled for Nov. 29, according to court records.

Gavilan basketball player dies 12 days after wreck

November 18, 2011

GILROY - Andrel Gaines, a freshman basketball player at Gavilan College whose fight for life following a Nov. 6 car accident spurred thousands of prayers and messages of support, died this morning at a San Francisco hospital, the Dispatch has learned.

Man accused of DUI after Hwy. 101 crash near San Martin

November 18, 2011

A Los Banos man was arrested Thursday evening after he crashed into a parked car along U.S. Highway 101 near San Martin, sending a 27-year-old Santa Clara woman to the hospital with a broken leg and possible head trauma, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Police ID second suspect in Sunday’s gunfire exchange

November 18, 2011

The Hollister Police Department is looking for the second suspect in a suspected gang-related shooting that occurred near the intersection of Central Avenue and Teresita Court last weekend, according to police.

Pot dispensary hosts holiday food and toy drive

November 17, 2011

Purple Cross Rx, the medical marijuana dispensary that is battling San Benito County in order to stay open on Bolsa Road, is conducting a holiday toy and food drive through Christmas Eve.

Police search home, arrest 3 residents accused of drug offenses

November 17, 2011

Police searched a home on Bella Vista Court on Wednesday night and arrested three residents on suspicion of drug offenses, according to a statement from the Hollister Police Department.

State controller agrees to audit San Benito County

Police schedule DUI checkpoint for Dec. 14 in Hollister

Child found unresponsive in Hollister

Judge stalls San Benito County’s attempt to identify social media users

Police department receives grant for Hollister traffic safety

Hollister voters to decide if they want at-large mayor

Police capture shooting suspect at Hollister home

Authorities suspect sale of heroin after searching home

Updated: Police were seeking man wanted in west-side shootout

Preliminary examination set in social networking rape case

Gavilan basketball player dies 12 days after wreck

Man accused of DUI after Hwy. 101 crash near San Martin

Police ID second suspect in Sunday’s gunfire exchange

Pot dispensary hosts holiday food and toy drive

Police search home, arrest 3 residents accused of drug offenses

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