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.
Photos: Volunteers take part in mock search and rescue
Many volunteers from several agencies helped in a “Mock Search and Rescue” event held Sunday at Hollister Hills. See photos from the gathering here.
Police use Taser on man during struggle at mobile home park
Hollister police were forced to use a Taser on a man suspected to have been combative with a knife in the Mission Oaks Mobile Home Park.
Photos: Fire damages Ortiz Court home
A house was severely damaged in a fire Thursday night on Hollister's west side.
