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Police Chief Jeff Miller had more than a hand in the November arrest that led to Kevin Dunn's 120-day jail sentence, handed down last week for abandoning his young son to flee from police and run on rooftops while pursued. Miller put his entire body into the arrest.

Gavilan College trustee and Morgan Hill resident Mike Davenport, 46, remains in the hospital after he fell off the roof of his RV yesterday.

Doolittle is a 4-month-old cat who just had eye surgery and is doing great. He is loving, playful and good with other cats. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since early February. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.

U.S. Army Sgt. William Sanchez Jr., 28; a 2001 alumnus of Gilroy High School who grew up in the Garlic Capital, returned home Feb. 19 for a week of rest and relaxation after a nine month tour of duty in Afghanistan.

The California Highway Patrol is wrapping up its investigation into the fatal Nov. 6 car accident that killed 19-year-old Gavilan College basketball player Andrel Gaines. And once complete, the case will be in hands of the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office, which will decide whether to file charges against the two drivers who were involved in the horriffic wreck, CHP Officer Tony Tam told the Dispatch.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced that Diane Baty, a sales associate in its Gilroy office, was named Realtor of the Year by the South County Realtors Alliance, a subsidiary of the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors. Baty, who has been a Realtor for eight years, has served as the SCRA Gilroy tour director for the past three years. She was presented the Realtor of the Year Award – one of the organization’s highest honors – at the SCRA Inaugural Ball held last month at Fortino Winery. Contact her at 839-7541 or at [email protected].

The California Highway Patrol is wrapping up its investigation into the fatal Nov. 6 car accident that killed 19-year-old Gavilan College basketball player Andrel Gaines.

This week's Pet of the Week is Cowboy (86429), a 4 year old kitty who's the biggest snuggler we've ever met! He gives kisses and hugs and even loves to have his belly rubbed. If you're looking for a cuddly sidekick Cowboy is just the guy for you! Come meet him at HSSV today! Visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, or call (408) 262-2133.

Authorities with the sheriff’s office and United Narcotics Enforcement Team served a search warrant at a San Juan Bautista home Saturday morning and recovered an indoor marijuana grow operation.