Police Blotter: Extortion reported on Airline Highway
Read the latest from the Hollister Police Department in this week's blotter.
Trial set for ex-martial arts instructor accused of raping girl
A jury trial is scheduled for the former Hollister martial arts instructor accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile girl, according to court records.
Armed robbery suspect arrested during standoff at Motel 6
The search for suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Vacaville led to a lengthy standoff that began shortly after 10:30 a.m. and stretched well into Thursday evening at Gilroy’s Motel 6.
Sorting through the 40,000 new laws now on the books
An estimated 40,000 new laws, regulations and resolutions were approved by legislators nationwide in 2013, including 800 in California.
Police recover truck used in October homicide
The truck suspected of being used in the October homicide of Hollister’s Michael Cortez has been found abandoned and found by authorities, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Police arrest six suspects on drug-related charges
Hollister police and county sheriff’s deputies arrested six suspects Tuesday on suspicion of drug-related charges, according to a statement from police.
Updated: Coroner IDs crash victim reported missing Jan. 1
A 68-year-old Aromas man died in a solo car crash Saturday, three days after being reported as a missing adult, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police Blotter: Burglaries reported after the holidays
See what happened in the Hollister police blotter over the past week.
Updated: Aromas man killed in crash days after being reported missing
A 68-year-old Aromas man died in a solo car crash Saturday, three days after being reported as a missing adult, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Hollister police ID wanted suspect in October homicide
Hollister police have identified a wanted suspect in the October homicide of 28-year-old Michael Cortez on East Street.
