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February 12, 2026

Police Briefs

Police Briefs

Tow truck operator could get life in prison thanks in part to South Valley newspaper archives

A former tow truck operator was taken into custody in a San

Fire near Mt. Madonna Park causes restricted traffic

A brush fire on the southern slope near Mt. Madonna Park likely

“Landscape scammer” plea hearing continued

For the third time, the plea hearing was continued for the man who allegedly charmed multiple South County seniors into giving him money for landscaping services he never completed.

GPD faces damages in officer-involved fatal shooting

The City of Gilroy could have to pay as much as $1.25 million in damages after a federal civil jury Tuesday found a Gilroy police officer was negligent when he fatally shot a 33-year-old man four years ago on Pacheco Pass.

Mother goes missing on way to airport

A Gilroy family is searching for their mother, wife and relative

Puppy’s ears crudely cut, left at shelter

A puppy was dropped off at the Hollister Animal Shelter

Another downtown business burglarized

Burglars have struck a downtown business once again, this time preying on a graphic design company on Fifth and Monterey Streets.

Police blotter: Man, 44, allegedly destroys or hides evidence

Jose Martinez, 44, of the 8500 block of Wren Avenue, 10:50 p.m.

Good Samaritans Surprise Burglar

Two good Samaritans watching their neighbor's home for the

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