Crime

Two local residents—one released from prison earlier this year and the other a downtown Hollister business owner—were arrested for failing to register as sex offenders with San Benito County authorities, according to the sheriff’s office.

“The Hollister Police Department would never call you and demand money," reads a statement from the PD.

Hollister Police arrested an 18-year-old local man for possession of drugs and a firearm after he attempted to sneak away from an officer who noticed him driving in a suspicious manner, according to authorities.

Anyone who thinks their vehicle was struck by an object on SR-152 in this area and during the specified time frame is asked to file a police report with the CHP office, if they have not already done so, authorities urged.

Hollister Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint.

Hollister Police arrested two local sex offenders in recent weeks for lying about their registration status, according to authorities.

Hollister Police arrested three people in possession of concealed handguns in separate incidents in recent days, according to authorities.

An anesthesiologist with staff privileges at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital who was arrested in Chico last week on suspicion of sexual assault is free on bail, according to authorities. He retains his hospital privileges, according to Hazel Hawkins. Dr. Annamalai Ashokan was arrested Jan. 30...

Fidone was ordered to register as a sex offender within five days of his release, but the county’s Megan’s Law website lists him as “In Violation.” His entry on the sex offender registry does not include a current address or any other updated information.

Rocky’s health vastly improved in the immediate weeks following his departure from his previous owner, police said.