Police warn of ‘virtual kidnapping’ scams
Police are warning citizens of a new “virtual kidnapping scam” in which a caller or callers have attempted to extract ransom money from unsuspecting local victims in recent days.
The Hollister Police Department detailed one attempt at this scam in a Feb. 18 press release....
Gilroy DUI checkpoint on Masten at Manna Way
The California Highway Patrol is ramping up its efforts to crack
Police blotter: Hollister woman arrested for six offenses and three warrants
Eveny Mendoza, 25, of Hollister, 5;10 p.m. Monday, at Wal-Mart,
Two women attacked in Morgan Hill Safeway parking lots
Female residents are urged to be careful when out by themselves
Sheriff’s blotter: Credit card used at ocean aid Web site
A Gilroy man's credit card was used to make an unauthorized
Armed suspect shot by San Jose Police after fleeing Hollister
An armed carjacker led police on a pursuit through two counties and exchanged gunfire with officers in multiple locations, including Hollister, before he was shot dead by authorities in San Jose, according to the Hollister Police Department.
About 3pm Jan. 21, Hollister Police and San...
