An emergency dispatcher taking a break on the balcony of the new
police department spotted a wanted batterer walking south on Hanna
Street past the building just after 3pm Tuesday.
Man Caught After Spotted Walking Past PD
Gilroy – An emergency dispatcher taking a break on the balcony of the new police department spotted a wanted batterer walking south on Hanna Street past the building just after 3pm Tuesday. She ran inside to tell Sgt. John Sheedy, who happened to be in the communications center; Sheedy took off, and confronted Gyasi Kwame Terran, a 23-year-old transient wanted for domestic battery and resisting arrest, near City Hall. Terran bolted toward the police department, with Sheedy in pursuit. To stop him, Sheedy fired his TASER from more than 25 feet away, but the weapon’s prongs only hit Terran’s T-shirt, and didn’t penetrate his skin. As he ran, Terran stumbled and fell, allowing Sheedy to catch up and handcuff him outside the station. Terran was booked into County Jail on suspicion of resisting arrest and on warrants for battery, domestic battery and resisting arrest. His bail is set at $61,000.
Friday Night Live Kicks Off With a Bang
Gilroy – Nothing says California summers like great music and balmy evenings. Add the charm of historic Downtown Gilroy and you have the makings of Fifth Street Live, an enjoyable evening of great music infused with small town charm.
Friday is the kickoff of 16 weeks of music downtown. This week enjoy the bumping beat of JJ Hawg’s classic rock tunes. Before the music starts come downtown early and visit the Open Air Market at 4pm. The market will feature soap, candles, flowers, baked goods and other inviting offerings. Sponsored by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association, the concert series takes place every Friday from, 7 to 9 pm, between Monterey and Fifth streets.
Details: Gilroy Visitors Bureau at 842-6436, or www.gilroyvisitor.org.
Gilroy Ducks Unlimited Celebrates 30 Years
Gilroy – The Gilroy chapter of Ducks Unlimited will celebrate 30 years of fund-raising with this year’s dinner Tuesday, June 5. This year, the annual event will be held at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2951 Club Drive. Doors open at 6pm with dinner served at 7:30pm. A live auction and raffle will follow featuring unique Ducks Unlimited items as well as many items donated by local supporters. A special raffle for Greenwings (youth members) will be held as usual. There will be commemorative gifts for all attendees. Proceeds are used to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl. Internationally known for its excellence in conservation efforts, Ducks Unlimited has invested more than $120 million toward California wetlands alone.
Details: Pat Knowles at 472-8106, Dennis Springgay at 847-4682 or Tom Chavez at 710-9995.
Las Madres New Members Brunch
Gilroy – Las Madres will hold their Annual Brunch from 11am to 1pm, Saturday, June 2 at Goldsmith Seeds located on 2280 Hecker Pass Highway and meet local moms and moms-to-be.
Las Madres is a non-profit network of neighborhood playgroups where members find friendship, support and helpful information, as well as an opportunity for their children to make friends their own age.
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