Motorcycle rider killed in head-on wreck on 25
A Hollister man on a motorcycle was killed in a head-on collision Sunday night, and the driver of the other involved vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Small airplane forced to land on US 101 over weekend
A small airplane landed on U.S. 101 on Saturday night, according to authorities.
K-9 sworn in by Hollister police
The Hollister Police Department has a new member in their unit and he walks on four paws.
Hollister cop gets MADD props for 79 DUI arrests
Hollister Police Officer Johnny Garcia received a MADD Hero Award on Saturday after he racked up 79 driving under the influence arrests in 2014.
Police allege juvenile stole vehicle used in pursuit
Hollister police arrested a 17-year-old male after a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash Sunday, according to a statement from the Hollister Police Department.
Michigan man sentenced to 14 months for SBHS bomb threats
A 30-year-old Michigan man who pleaded guilty to making bomb threats at San Benito High School was sentenced to 14 months in prison, according to a statement from Hollister police.
Chief’s blog: Tighten regulations on social media firms
Hollister Police Chief David Westrick has a blog and his first entry recommends bold action, as in tightened regulations with social media.
Dead mountain lion reported on highway
A mountain lion was killed on northbound Highway 101 Wednesday morning, just north of Rocks Road, according to a California Highway Patrol official.
Police Blotter: Spate of burglaries in Hollister
Read the last month's blotter from the Hollister Police Department.
