GPD continues search for missing teen
Gilroy
– Police continued their search for 16-year-old Ebony Carter
over the weekend, but were unsuccessful in locating the missing
girl.
GPD continues search for missing teen
Gilroy – Police continued their search for 16-year-old Ebony Carter over the weekend, but were unsuccessful in locating the missing girl.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Teutsch, 29, the man Carter accused of kidnapping her, was arraigned in Santa Clara County Superior Court in San Martin Monday on one count of kidnapping. That charge stems from an Saturday, Nov. 13 incident, in which a woman says Teutsch tried to force her into his white 1986 Dodge van in the parking lot of McDonald’s at First Street and Wren Avenue.
That attempted kidnapping occurred within a few blocks of where Carter told her family Teutsch tried to kidnap her the following day, hours before she went missing. She was due to return to her San Mateo County group home that evening. Her family dropped her off at the bus depot on Monterey Street, but she never returned to the home.
Teutsch could be charged with two other counts of kidnapping, but police detectives first need to interview Carter, Sgt. Kurt Svardal said. The search for her will continue.
Carter also has had no contact with her Gilroy family members since making a cell phone call to her sister last Wednesday, Svardal said. In that call, she said she was hiding from Teutsch and would stay there until he was in custody.
MH cyclist killed
in accident
Morgan Hill – A Morgan Hill cyclist was killed Sunday afternoon on Hale Avenue north of Morgan Hill when he pulled unexpectedly in front of a car driven by Salvador Zarate, 39, of Morgan Hill.
David Bishop, 58, died as a result of injuries suffered in the accident, according to the Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office.
Bishop was driving a three-wheeled cycle, known as a recumbent tricycle, northbound on Hale Avenue, just south of Caprista Court when the accident occurred.
Zarate, who was also driving northbound, tried to stop, the police report said, but was unable to avoid the cyclist who was attempting a U-turn at Caprista Court.
Bishop was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics who were unable to revive him with CPR.
Anyone who witnessed the collision may call officer C. Dugger at 842-2324.
Garlic fest searches for 2005 art poster
Gilroy – The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association, Inc. is accepting entries for the 2005 Art Poster Contest.
A $750 first prize will go to the entry which is judged to best capture the spirit and essence of this premier food festival.
In addition, the winner will receive 10 posters and one of each souvenir item produced with their artwork.
The second place winner will receive $400 and third place $200.
The winning entry will be reproduced as a high quality, limited edition poster to be sold at the 27th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, July 29, 30 & 31, 2005.
Deadline is 5pm, March 1, 2005.
Entry forms and complete contest rules are now available from the Gilroy Garlic Festival office, 7473 Monterey St., Gilroy CA 95020.
Details: 842-1625.
Gavilan presents ‘A Christmas Carol’
Gilroy – The Gavilan College Theatre Arts presents “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens on Dec. 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 7:30pm.
Details: 846-4973.
Indian Motorcycles presents ‘Toy Run’
Gilroy – Victory/Indian Motorcycles of Gilroy, 7191 Monterey Road, presents “The Toy Run” on Saturday, Dec. 18, starting at 11am.
All bikes are welcome to bring a new unwrapped toy and join in the bike run. A 50/50 raffle will be held for a chance to win great prizes and food will be provided before and after the run by Hawaii’z Grill.
Details: 848-2262, or visit www.indiancmc.com.
Entertainers needed at adult day care
Gilroy – Live Oak Adult Day Services, 651 W. Sixth St., needs volunteers on a one-time or regular basis who can share their talents with the elderly at the center. Come and sing, play the piano, share vacation slides or a pet, tell stories or jokes. All ages welcome.
Details: 847-5491
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