Crime briefs: Gang attack in bar parking lot
Here's your weekly dose of noteworthy criminal acts in Gilroy:
Police blotter: Corporal injury
Important note: The Santa Clara County DA's office has declined to file any criminal charges against Phillip Hary, who was previously listed in this week's police blotter for battery.
Semi-trailer truck, car collide on U.S. 101
A San Jose man and his passenger narrowly escaped serious injury on the U.S. 101 after a hit-and-run driver caused their car to crash into a semi-trailer truck Monday.
Outstanding third suspect arrested in gang slaying case
Juan Guerra, 21, one of three suspects allegedly involved the April 3 double shooting that killed Gilroyan Jesse Emmanuel Silos, 30, and left another 37-year-old victim seriously injured, was arrested at 6:30 p.m. Friday in San Jose on homicide and attempted homicide charges according to a press release sent today from the Gilroy Police Department.
Teens: Cyberbullying a rampant ‘school’ problem
In the wake of the shocking details surrounding the arrest of a Christopher High School student Thursday, three 16-year-old boys now face felony charges of sexual battery and are named as defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court.
Bomb scare suspect identified
An evicted tenant caused a six-hour standoff with law officials today when he barricaded himself inside his apartment and told neighbors he was armed with explosive devices and other weapons.
AT&T offers $250,000 reward for SJ fiber optic line vandalism
A suspect or suspects intentionally tried to shut down local electricity and communication services when they fired gunshots at a PG&E substation and severed two fiber optic lines in south San Jose early Tuesday morning, according to Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith.
Crime Briefs: Chips, salsa and assault
This week, the Gilroy Police Department responded to crime in all shapes and sizes. Here is a sampling of noteworthy events:
Teen boys were allegedly sober when they sexually assaulted Audrie Pott
A wrongful death civil suit was filed today in San Jose against the three 16-year-old high school students charged with the sexual battery and cyberbullying of a fellow Saratoga High School female classmate.
Two local runners participated in Boston Marathon
Two South County residents participated in the Boston Marathon today, where two massive explosions detonated at the finish line, instantly turning a beloved international athletic event to a chaotic scene of gruesome deaths and injuries.
