Police allege man had loaded shotgun, pot in vehicle at park
At around noon Thursday, Hollister police arrested a 20-year-old Hollister man at the skate park on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm in a public place and for a felony warrant alleging possession of marijuana for sale.
HPD gets grant for traffic safety measures
The Hollister Police Department will use a new $39,440 grant award for such activities as drunk driving training, saturation patrols and distracted driving enforcement, according to an announcement from the HPD.
Suspects steal more than $5,000 in equipment from softball league
Two suspected thieves were seen driving away early this morning, Friday, in a stolen golf cart filled with stolen equipment and other items from the Spirit of Morgan Hill fastpitch softball league’s equipment shed on the San Martin Gwinn Elementary School campus, according to a janitor who witnessed the incident.
Ex-deputy sentenced to 8 months for embezzling from union
Former sheriff’s deputy Jason T. Lei was sentenced Thursday to 240 days in county jail and three years of probation for embezzling from the deputies union.
Police allege use of handgun in vehicle pursuit
Hollister police Sunday arrested a 19-year-old Hollister man and alleged the driver had been pursuing another vehicle while pointing a handgun at its occupants, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Police investigate 2 stabbings Saturday night
Hollister police responded to two separate stabbings Saturday night and arrested one suspect in the cases, according to statements from the Hollister Police Department.
DUI checkpoint to target Renaissance Faire
As part of the "Avoid the 20" campaign, the California Highway Patrol is conducting a DUI checkpoint Saturday night in the Hollister area.
Police agencies to host another drug take-back event
On Oct. 26, the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office, Hollister Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration will hold another “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day”.
City addressing school traffic issues
The Hollister Police Department surveyed all the local schools about three weeks ago and is looking to find solutions that would enhance traffic safety.
