By Rachelle Gines Staff Writer
Gilroy – A judge granted a continuation in the arraignment of a former softball coach and his wife Tuesday, so the Gilroy residents could obtain lawyers.
Lino De La Cruz and his wife Sonya were arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine for sale in June. Standing in jeans and a dark gray sweater, De La Cruz did not enter a plea. He told Superior Court Judge Susan R. Bernardini that he would hire a personal attorney.
Sonya De La Cruz did not enter a plea either, but asked for a public defender instead.
Bernardini set the De La Cruz’s next court date for Aug. 1 at 1:30pm. After the hearing, both De La Cruz and his wife Sonya refused to comment.
Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team agents arrested the 39-year-old De La Cruz and his wife, Sonya, in June after receiving complaints that the couple was selling marijuana and methamphetamine out of a Comfort Inn hotel room in Gilroy.
Rachelle Gines is an intern attending San Francisco State University. Reach her at 847-7158 or rg****@************ch.com.
