Volunteer searching, fundraising for Sierra continue
Volunteers continue to search for Sierra LaMar two months after she was reported missing from her north Morgan Hill home, and her family remains grateful for ongoing fundraising efforts organized by numerous people from the South Santa Clara County community.
Two arrested on suspicion of stolen motorcycles
While Morgan Hill police were outside a residence checking out a stolen motorcycle, another jacked street bike pulled into the driveway last weekend, authorities said.
Two months missing: Divers to search for Sierra
Sheriff’s office plans to send divers into local waterways to search for Sierra LaMar and received some tips in response to Friday night’s airing of a segment on the missing Morgan Hill teen on “America’s Most Wanted.”
Operation Garlic Press: Criminals caught off guard
Criminals knew him as Bobby, a powerful, high-class crook with lots of connections. They knew his store, Bobby's Place, a windowless storefront with no sign at 6700 Brem Lane near Garlic City RV Park, as an oasis for illegal sales.
Police briefs: 6-year-old suspect in skateboard theft
During the past week, police responded to reports of auto theft, robbery, burglary, someone using counterfeit money and a 13-year-old bringing booze to school. Here are a few incidents:
Sheriff deputies to search south Morgan Hill
Sheriff’s search and rescue personnel will be conducting a search effort in the area of south Morgan Hill this afternoon, according to Santa Clara County Sheriff spokesman Sgt. Jose Cardoza. The ground search operation will focus on open fields and construction sites and zones in south Morgan Hill.
Sierra’s mother releases Mother’s Day statement
Marlene LaMar, the mother of missing teen Sierra LaMar, released a statement today about the joys of being mother.
Wish granted, then it’s a rocky ride to jail
Three years ago, a Gilroy High School senior suffering from lupus beamed when the Make-A-Wish Foundation made his automotive fantasy come true, giving his 1995 Honda Civic a complete makeover including a new paint job, stereo, keyless entry system, shiny gold rims and new tires with a lifetime warranty.
Sierra alive? Search presses on
Anyone who saw a red Volkswagen Jetta with a black hood in north Morgan Hill or south San Jose around the week of March 16 is asked to contact the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, because investigators have linked the vehicle to the disappearance and kidnapping of Sierra LaMar.
