Police blotter, Feb. 8-12, 2021
Feb. 8
• Vandalism was reported on the 7300 block of Hanna Street at 1am.
• Vehicles were reported stolen on the 7100 block of Church Street and the 400 block of Cohansey Avenue.
• Grand theft was reported on the 7800 block of Rosanna Street at...
Car jacker leads police on 80 mph chase
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.
Police search for suspect in Christmas Hill Park shooting
Police in Gilroy are searching for the suspect in a shooting Tuesday afternoon that has left one man struggling for his life.
Officers responded to a 3:06pm report on Aug. 23 of the shooting in Christmas Hill Park on the city's west side.
Upon arrival, they...
San Martin man dies in May 15 traffic crash
A 69-year-old San Martin man died and four others were hospitalized as a result of a traffic collision in Morgan Hill Sunday afternoon, according to police. Investigators think the driver who hit the fatal victim’s truck was impaired by drugs or alcohol.
About 12:50pm May...
Former Rancho math teacher arrested on alleged molestation charges
Gilroy Police officers arrested a 50-year-old former Hollister middle school teacher Monday on charges of allegedly having an ongoing relationship with a minor.
CHP on ‘maximum enforcement’ Nov. 25
Traffic police will be on heavy patrol up and down the coast the day before Thanksgiving, which is traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year.
UPDATED: Suspect identified in assault incident
Police had their hands full bright and early at 3:14 a.m. Saturday when officers responded to reports of a physical fight involving multiple subjects on the 800 block of East Eighth Street in Gilroy, according to a GPD press release. The suspect is still outstanding.
Police: Don’t drink and drive on Super Bowl Sunday
Football fans who plan on partying hard while watching the Super Bowl football game Feb. 2 should be sure they have a safe ride home after the game, Gilroy police advise.
“If you plan on drinking, plan for a ride home with a sober driver,”...