Tag: crime
Gilroy woman sentenced to jail for role in U.S. Capitol breach
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., sentenced Mariposa Castro, of Gilroy, to 45 days in jail Feb. 23 for her participation in the breach...
Morgan Hill man among three accused of making ghost guns
Authorities arrested three people—including a Morgan Hill man—for running a “sophisticated” ghost gun manufacturing enterprise that sold illegal firearms to criminals, according to the...
Santa Clara County judge orders Firestone to pay $4M
A $4 million settlement was reached between Firestone Complete Auto Care and prosecutors in 29 counties over allegations that Firestone disposed of hazardous waste...
Homicides, assaults surpassed average in 2021
Violent crime was on the rise in Gilroy in 2021, capped off by six homicides that were well above the city’s average rate, according...
Man injured in Dec. 21 stabbing in Gilroy
A man was injured in a stabbing incident near a Gilroy apartment complex Tuesday night, according to police.
About 8:30pm Dec. 21, a 40-year-old man...
City hires firm to investigate deadly party at Armendariz home
The City of Gilroy has hired a law firm to conduct an independent investigation into whether City Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz violated any city codes...
SJ officer, already facing gun charges, arrested for child pornography
A San Jose civilian community service officer, arrested last month on suspicion of gun crimes charges, was arrested again this week for possession of...
19-year-old arrested in relation to fatal shooting at council member’s home
Gilroy Police have arrested Benjamin David Calderon, a 19-year-old Gilroy resident, in connection with the Oct. 30 shooting incident at the home of Councilmember...
One dead, three injured in shooting at council member’s home
Four people were shot—one fatally—at a shooting at a party at Gilroy City Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz’ home early Saturday morning, according to police.
Gilroy Police...
Gilroy: Police arrest suspect in fatal hit and run
Gilroy Police arrested a man Wednesday they believe was behind the wheel of a car that hit and killed a man who was walking...
