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...
Toddler death a ‘horrible mistake’
The father of the 3-year-old Gilroy boy who accidentally shot and killed himself on July 5 will not be prosecuted, according to a report by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office which called the shooting a “horrible, irreversible mistake.”
Hollister man dies from injuries in motorcycle accident
The motorcyclist in Sunday’s accident at Fairview and Churchill roads died from his injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
DA declines to charge Oct. 30 shooting suspect
Santa Clara County prosecutors said Nov. 3 they do not have enough evidence to file charges against Benjamin David Calderon, who Gilroy Police arrested Oct. 30 in relation to a fatal shooting at a city councilmember’s home.
“We have declined to file charges pending further...
Gilroy Police blotter, June 19-26, 2023
June 19
• A vehicle was reported stolen on the 900 block of Casciano Circle.
• A vehicle was reportedly burglarized on the 900 block of First Street.
• A business was reportedly vandalized on the 7500 block of Monterey Street.
June 20
• A vehicle was reported stolen...
Protective order remains in dog dragging case
A judge declined Friday to allow the Morgan Hill man accused of
Sheriff’s blotter: Boy has party, father returns home to find watch, cell phone stolen
A Swiss Army watch and a cell phone were stolen from a home on
Arrests Follow Brazen Thefts at Kohl’s
Two women, one teen arrested after twice loading up a shopping
