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.
Police responded to the mobile home park off Fourth Street at about 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, according to a police report. There had been a report of a combative man with a knife. Police found and arrested parolee at large Augustine Salas Jr., 29, at the scene, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Police alleged he is a “validated gang member” as well.
Police responded Tuesday night to reports of a man being combative, destroying property and fighting with other residents. Authorities searched and found Salas hiding in a bathroom shower of a home there, and a physical struggle ensued, according to police. That is when officers deployed the Taser, according to the police report.
According to the statement from police:
Salas refused all orders to comply with officers and a physical struggle ensued between Hollister Police Officers and Salas. During the course of the struggle, officers deployed a Taser which resulted in Salas being taken into custody without any further altercation.
Officers were unable to find witnesses at the scene to confirm a knife had been used and no victims were located.
Salas was transported to Hazel Hawkins Hospital for a routine medical clearance before being booked at the San Benito County Jail. He was charged for resisting and delaying arrest and parole violation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact Officer Juan Guevara at 636-4330. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.
