Police blotter: Criminal threats, embezzlement
The Gilroy Police Department responded to a variety of crimes this week, including criminal threats, burglary, embezzlement, possession of a firearm by a felon and child endangerment. Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter between July 16 to 21.
Elementary school embezzler sentenced to jail time, probation, restitution payments
Lori McVicar, the convicted embezzler who abused her role as treasurer to funnel more than $50,000 from the Rod Kelley Elementary School parent club fund in 2001, received prison time, a new probation term and restitution plan at her Aug. 29 court hearing in San Jose, where McVicar admitted she was in violation of her probation.
Hollister murder victim was a ‘neat all-around lady’
Among those mourning the death of Dora Gutierrez in Sunday's
Police briefs: Three rare birds stolen; assault at South Valley Middle School
An unidentified person was seen running away from a victim's
D.A. adds fourth victim to teacher’s molestation case
The case against a local elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting students continues to grow, as prosecutors added a fourth young girl to the list of alleged victims this month.
Criminals: Big Brother GPD has its digital eye on you
The Gilroy Police Department is spending $100,000 to bolster its high-tech arsenal in an effort to gain the upper hand in the ongoing fight against crime.
Crime briefs: Student tries to get high in class
Here's your weekly digest of criminal happenings in Gilroy, including a gas station robbery, assault at a local night club and a bust for possession of methamphetamine for sale.
