Two arrested after ‘short standoff’
Suspects accused of violating court order, obstruction
Hollister police recently arrested two local men—including one who had a loaded handgun—on suspicion of violating a restraining order and obstructing officers, according to authorities.
About 10:20pm Feb. 18, officers were dispatched to a home on the 800 block...
Police ask for help in animal shelter break-in
Hollister police are on the lookout for two suspects who tried to break into the city’s animal shelter and steal dogs last week.
About 3:53am Feb. 21, Hollister police officers responded to an alarm at the animal shelter at 1331 South St., according to a...
Police ask for public’s help in armed robbery ID
Hollister Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint.
Police: Two sex offenders arrested
Hollister Police arrested two local sex offenders in recent weeks for lying about their registration status, according to authorities.
Three arrested on suspicion of concealed handguns
Hollister Police arrested three people in possession of concealed handguns in separate incidents in recent days, according to authorities.
Hollister doc accused of sexual assault
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...
Appeal frees Hollister sex offender
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.
Authorities rescue neglected exotic pet bird
Rocky’s health vastly improved in the immediate weeks following his departure from his previous owner, police said.
Man arrested downtown with loaded gun
Gomez was transported to San Benito County Jail and booked on suspicion of carrying a loaded firearm, carrying a loaded firearm while being a gang member, carrying a loaded firearm for which he was not the owner, altering the serial numbers on a firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine.
Police arrest two on weapons charges
Police arrested two Hollister men on suspicion of carrying an illegal weapon last week after the men refused to yield to an attempted traffic stop, according to authorities.
About 10:43pm Jan. 17, Hollister Police Officer Evan Umstead was on patrol in the area of Rajakovich...













