Crime

A 23-year-old Hollister man died in a single-vehicle accident early Friday morning, and the California Highway Patrol arrested the 19-year-old driver on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Gilroy police say a known gang member who was recently released from prison under a state law that seeks to reduce inmate populations was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle and possession of narcotics for sale.

At least two Morgan Hill residents reported stolen catalytic converters taken from their parked vehicles last week.

One juvenile was arrested around 3:15 p.m. Monday after "shoving a victim's head into the sidewalk multiple times" at Gilroy High School, according to the Gilroy Police Department.

Last night at approximately 12:07 a.m., parolee Angel Espinoza – formerly one of "Gilroy's Most Wanted" – led several Gilroy police on a high-speed car chase that began in the area of Chestnut and Martin streets.

These are the Gilroy Police Department incidents from Jan. 5 to 9.

A 69-year-old Gilroy man who was murdered Saturday morning in his Leavesley Road home had a lengthy criminal history dating back 30 years in Santa Clara County, including a 2008 police raid that turned up drugs, guns and a wanted parolee, according to court records.