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February 20, 2026

Police briefs: Auto burglaries at Saint Mary’s Church

Gilroy police dealt with and arrested several people over the weekend. Here are some significant incidents:

CHP launches new podcast

The California Highway Patrol has launched a new podcast titled “Behind the Badge,” giving listeners a closer look at the people and programs that make up the state law enforcement agency.  The podcast debuted on Aug. 28 and features CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee reflecting on...

Police chief selection likely delayed until February

The interim city administrator will likely ask the mayor Monday

Four burglars arrested, three of them minors

Gilroy Police officers responded to an in-progress residential burglary at 10:30 a.m. today on the 7100 block of Pitlochry Drive that resulted in the arrest of three minor suspects and one adult suspect, according to a GPD press release.

San Martin man dies in east Gilroy accident

A San Martin man died in a solo accident that police have few

More than 100 arrested in large-scale operation

More than 100 suspects facing state and federal charges from five counties have been arrested in a large-scale, multi-jurisdiction operation that includes the seizure of firearms, stolen vehicles and narcotics, according to the Gilroy Police Department.

Rich one day, out $10 the next

For a split second, I thought I was rich. Then reality hit.

Update Ballybunion, three hundred firefighters with air power battle brush fire

As of 7:00 p.m. three hundred firefighters were engaged in battling the Ballybunion fire and the blaze is currently contained by 10 percent and reportedly less than one hundred acres. However, fire officials believe that the blaze is under control. Fire department officials report that there was one injury of a Gilroy Fire Department firefighter and that no homes were in danger at the time. Cal Fire hopes to have the fire fully contained by Thursday, but more will be known in the morning.

City admin evaluates candidates for new Gilroy police chief

City of Gilroy officials are in the thick of the process to find and hire a new police chief, with Pedro Espinoza set to retire as of May 22.  The city is working with a nationwide search firm to recruit a new police chief. So...

Police blotter: Most Wanted woman arrested on warrants

Jacklyn Limones, 20, of the 400 block of Hadley Court, 4:44 p.m.

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