Crime

Suspect arrested for felony animal cruelty in Hollister

March 31, 2023

Hollister Police arrested a woman for animal cruelty after she refused to obtain treatment for a severely ailing pet that was in her care, according to authorities. About 2pm March 22, Hollister Animal Control officers responded to a call for a welfare check on a...

HPD arrests woman in alleged stabbing

July 26, 2012

On July 25, Hollister Police officers arrested Stephanie Partida, 25, in connection to an alleged stabbing in the 700 block of Busby Court. Police officers were called to the 700 block of Busby Court at about 11:50 p.m. for a report of a loud domestic argument. Upon arrival, officers found a blood trail leading to the front door of the apartment. Officers also observed a large amount of blood on the floor of the residence through a window.

Jacobs sentenced to 11 years in two sexual assault cases

February 16, 2012

A Hollister man was sentenced to 11 years in prison on charges related to accusations he raped two local women in July 2011 after he had used social networking websites to arrange visits with the victims.

Sheriff warns supervisors of ‘dismal staffing’

December 2, 2014

Sheriff Darren Thompson spoke candidly to supervisors Tuesday about a severe staffing shortage in his department and warned officials about the dangers of having two deputies on patrol at any given time.