Sheriff’s confirm body found in Aromas is not Sierra LaMar
An autopsy conducted Monday on the body discovered off Cannon Road did not confirm a cause of death, although investigators now believe the unidentified female victim was “possibly” between ages 20 and 35 and “possibly” Asian or Hispanic, according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.
Police arrest suspect in Sobrato apartment murder
The suspect in the July 22 murder of a 21-year-old man at Sobrato Transitional Apartments on Monterey Street was arrested Monday in San Ysidro, Calif.
Interim fire chief arrested for providing booze to minor
Fewer than six weeks on the job, Gilroy's interim fire chief resigned Monday morning after he was arrested Sept. 7 for furnishing alcohol to a 20-year-old decoy as a part of an undercover sting by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department.
Pit bull owner will not be prosecuted
The owner of the pit bull in the July attack that killed a dachshund will not be criminally prosecuted, according to Steve Lowney, the deputy district attorney handling the case.
Update: Body found in Aromas; sheriff’s have few details
Authorities discovered a body Friday morning near Aromas, but on Monday still had few details about the victim.
Court calendar: Suspects in Rucker home invasion in court Oct. 22
Upcoming court dates for crimes and matters. All hearings are scheduled for South County Courthouse in Morgan Hill, unless otherwise noted.
Cops: A year after Operation Garlic Press streets are safer
Last fall, Gilroy Police wrapped up the 39-agency, 16-month undercover sting known as Operation Garlic Press that culminated with a four-day arrest blitz of 118 suspects – and one year later, police say Gilroy streets are safer.
Search for Sierra: Hope springs eternal
Sierra LaMar’s family and the returning volunteers continue to hold out hope that the missing 15-year-old will be found, and they think keeping the case in the public eye is the best way to preserve that hope.
