Crime

The Hollister Police Department is requesting public assistance in locating a sexual assault suspect from an incident that occurred in October 2017. In late 2017, a victim checked themselves into Hazel Hawkins Hospital and reported that they were sexually assaulted in downtown Hollister. Police detectives...

San Benito County District Attorney Candice Hooper said this week she has assigned a forensic accountant to look at evidence of possible criminal wrongdoing in the handling of a charitable trust by county school board member Mitchell Dabo. “We have a forensic accountant looking at...

The Hollister Police Department is seeking information regarding the identity of an armed robbery suspect. On December 12, 2017 at approximately 12:36 a.m., police officers responded to a call at the Quikstop gas station located at 10 San Felipe Road regarding an armed robbery with...

The Hollister Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying a sexual assault suspect from an incident that occurred in October 2017. In late 2017, a victim checked themselves in at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and reported that they were sexually assaulted in downtown Hollister...

Remains believed to be of missing Hollister woman, Yoon Ji, the proprietor of a local laundromat, have been found, according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office. “Through investigative leads we were able to locate who we think is the victim,” said Operations Captain Eric...

San Benito County Sheriff’s Office Incident reports from Dec. 2 to Dec. 15 December 2, 2017 Suspect on Comienzo Drive was contacted during a traffic enforcement stop. Upon conducting a driver license and warrant check of the suspect, county communications revealed that the suspect had a confirmed...

UPDATE 12/18/17: County law enforcement have said the body of Mrs. Ji is still unaccounted for and the department is continuing to pursue leads in the case. Mr. Ji and Ms. Choi are expected in San Benito County Superior Court on Thursday, December 21. On...

An estimated $500,000 worth of cannabis was allegedly stolen from a San Benito County canna-business in two incidents late last month, one of which resulted in shots fired by a security guard, according to the Sheriff's Office. On Tuesday, November 21 at approximately 3:41pm, the...

The Hollister Police Department is teaming up with Turning Wheels for Kids to provide local children with donated bicycles this holiday season. Turning Wheels for Kids is a San Jose-based nonprofit charity group that works to provide bikes to children in order to encourage exercise,...

The Hollister Police Department identified a hit and run victim from a collision Thursday night. On November 9 around 9:30 p.m., Hollister police officers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian collision report. The incident was reported at Pinnacles National Park Highway and Meridian Street. The...