Police need help identifying Rite Aid tablet burglar
Hollister police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect in a burglary from the local Rite Aid store.
County on board with state-funded jail expansion
The San Benito County Jail is getting a cellmate. County supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a $700,00 match – and confirmed an expectation for $35 million in additional operational costs over three decades – to open the door for $15 million in state funding for a jail expansion.
Police Blotter: Vandalism cases reported in Hollister
Read the latest blotter items from the Hollister Police Department, including several vandalism reports.
Police agencies start ‘summer mobilization’ efforts
California Highway Patrol officers in Monterey and San Benito Counties started their “summer mobilization” effort Friday, and it runs through Labor Day, according to an announcement from the CHP.
Retired Hollister officer dies from injuries in January wreck
Andy Burgess, the former Hollister police officer from Gilroy injured in a January traffic accident, has died, according to the Hollister Police Department. He was 59 years old.
Updated: Council OKs $25K reward in Zendejas killing
Hollister council members Tuesday voted 3-1 to allocate $50,000 toward potential rewards for information in local crimes, including $25,000 offered for help in the Aug. 1 killing of 19-year-old Ariana Zendejas.
Police Blotter: Grand theft on Powell Street
Read the latest blotter items reported by the Hollister Police Department.
Mayor pushes for increased reward linked to homicide case
Mayor Ignacio Velazquez and other city officials are set to consider increasing the reward to $25,000 for information leading to the suspect accused in the Aug. 1 shooting homicide of Ariana Zendejas.
Police allege homicide suspect fired into car, now may be aided by others
Hollister Police Chief David Westrick not only believes there is a chance homicide suspect Jose Barajas has remained in the area, but he also thinks other people are helping him stay concealed.
