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.
Police allege residents sold drugs to students
The Hollister Police Department arrested several people suspected of selling marijuana to students in a raid this week, according to a statement from the department.
Crews contain fire at Pinnacles National Park
A fire at the east entrance to Pinnacles National Park on Tuesday reached 10 acres before firefighters put it out.
Suspect wanted for gun arsenal turns himself in
Hollister police and other authorities Monday recovered guns and ammunition in a local raid and had been pursuing a wanted suspect, but he turned himself in Thursday, according to police.
