Police blotter: Murder, possession of meth for sale, child endangerment
The Gilroy Police Department recently responded to a variety of crimes, includingmurder, possession of methamphetamine for sale, child endangerment and grand theft. Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter June 5 through 12. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Man charged in wife’s murder
A Gilroy-based doctor was charged with the April murder of his wife, Doris Mae Knapp, June 9 and police are searching for another man wanted in connection with her death.
Overnight DUI checkpoint planned for June 14
The Gilroy Police Department will be looking for drug or alcohol impaired drivers at an overnight checkpoint on June 14, according to a GPD press release.
UPDATED: Husband charged with homicide, manhunt continues for second suspect
A Gilroy-based doctor was charged with the April murder of his wife, Doris Mae Knapp, June 9 and police are searching for another man wanted in connection with her death.
CHP to conduct DUI checkpoint June 7
The Hollister-Gilroy office of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will conduct a sobriety/driver license checkpoint on Saturday, June 7 within the south Santa Clara County area.
Police blotter: Criminal threats resulting in grave bodily injury
The Gilroy Police Department recently responded to a variety of crimes, including first-degree burglary, making criminal threats resulting in grave bodily injury and grand theft. Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter May 28 through June 4. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Police blotter: Prowling, battery
The Gilroy Police Department recently responded to a variety of crimes, including battery, peeping or prowling and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person. Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter May 21 through 28. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
CHP offering driver safety class for teens
The California Highway Patrol’s Start Smart program—a driver safety education class for new and future licensed teenage drivers between the ages of 15-19 and their parents/guardians—could save your child’s life.
Private security for Gilroy’s parks?
Gilroy is considering hiring overnight security to address an increase in costly copper wire theft from public parks. City Finance Director Christina Turner recently recommended City Council consider budgeting $60,000 for fiscal year 2015 to provide year-round, overnight security that would patrol all city parks.