Sal protected wife, daughter
This year marks the 40th year in business in Gilroy for Sal Oliveri, owner of Pinnochio’s Pizza.
It’s a year he will never forget.
The year began with him nearly losing his life defending his family from a knife-wielding homeless man. In an interview this week,...
December Police Blotter
Dec. 2
11:30 pm: Jorge Munoz was arrested for assault when he choked and punched a victim on Monte Bello Drive.
Dec. 14
12:00 pm: A victim on Broadway reported six unauthorized accounts on her credit report.
12:00 pm: A victim on Honey Court discovered eight fake...
City takes a look at homeless issue
The stabbing of a Gilroy pizza restaurant last week by a homeless man with a criminal record fueled a special public meeting Jan. 17 with city officials to discuss issues with the city’s homeless population.
The hosted the special study session at 6:00 pm at...
Pinocchio’s owner stabbed over weekend
The longtime owner of Pinocchio’s pizza on Church Street was stabbed Saturday at 5:37pm, allegedly by a transient from Virginia who was arrested shortly afterwards–and a second man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for threatening employees.
Police arrested Mark Allmond, of Virginia, Saturday on suspicion of...
Blotter: High crimes during the holidays
Dec. 2
11:30 pm: Jorge Munoz was arrested for assault when he choked and punched a victim.
Dec. 14
12:00 pm: A victim on Broadway reported six unauthorized accounts on her credit report.
12:00 pm: A victim on Honey Court discovered eight fake checks cashed from his business...
Holidays marred by armed robberies
On Friday at 4:26 pm, officers from the Gilroy Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Pizza Hut, located on the 1100 block of First Street. As an employee was putting money into the business safe, a man entered...
CHP needs help on hit and run
Osejo, Luis Guzman, DOB: 01/29/1984 HMA, 5’-9”, 200 lbs, Hair: Blk, Eyes: Brn 2623 E. Westcott Ave., Visalia CA 93292 CADL: D1603220
Osejo is wanted for questioning for his involvement in a 20001(a) CVC (Hit & Run) fatal traffic collision that occurred on Nov. 1,...
Man wanted in city’s only murder
On Wednesday November 24 at approximately 4:30 pm on the 7500 block of Alexander Street, Jason Contreras, 32, was gunned down on the sidewalk; the apparent result of an argument that made Contreras the city's first homicide victim of the year.
Police have identified Jay...
Fatal accident on tracks
A report from Caltrain:
At approximately 5:28 p.m., Caltrain Southbound #156 fatally struck a person who was trespassing on Union Pacific railroad tracks approximately two miles north of the Gilroy Caltrain Station. VTA is currently provided mutual bus aid for passengers onboard SB trains #156,...
GPD seeks murder suspect in gang shooting
In what they are calling a gang-related shooting, Gilroy Police are seeking Jay Robert Vasquez, 20 as a suspect in the murder of 32-year-old Gilroy resident, Jason Contreras on the 7500 block of Alexander Street.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Vasquez should be...




















