Malnourished horses seized, owner charged with felony cruelty
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has charged a South County horse owner with felony cruelty to animals, according to a Nov. 14 press release. County Animal Control this week seized the herd, which remained after a neighbor and a rescue center tried to help by buying some of the most neglected animals.
Police blotter: possession of a weapon on school grounds
The Gilroy Police Department responded to a variety of crimes this week, including possession of a weapon on school grounds, grand theft, burglary and battery against an elder or dependent. Arrests were recorded in this week's GPD blotter from Dec. 10 through 19.
Gilroy firefighters ‘Cares Enough to Wear Pink’ campaign
You might notice something different about the Gilroy firefighters for the remainder of the month. In an effort to support women and their families impacted by breast cancer, the Gilroy Fire Department is joining a national emergency responder campaign, “Cares Enough to Wear Pink.”
Police blotter: Illegal possession of an assault weapon
The Gilroy Police Department recently made arrests for a variety of crimes, including participation in an illegal street gang, possession of an assault weapon, possession of a controlled substance for sale, robbery, driving under the influence and battery on a police officer. Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter between Oct. 2 and 9. All suspects remain innocent until proven guilty.
Crime briefs: man exposes himself at Nike store
This week in crime, Gilroy Police responded to reports of exposed genitalia, burglaries, assaults and more. Here’s a few interesting events.
Man robs gas station at gunpoint, flees with cash
The Gilroy Police Department responded to an armed robbery that occurred at 3:57 p.m. Tuesday at the Chevron Gas Station, located at 401 Leavesley Road in Gilroy.
