Firework explodes in man’s hands
A 24-year-old man suffered “severe hand injury” and burns on his body after he ignited an illegal firework Wednesday night, according to a press release from the Gilroy Police Department.
Family: puzzled over woman’s disappearance
Family members of a woman who vanished from her sister's Gilroy home are puzzled over how she left with no trace. And if she's dead, they wonder how her body couldn't be found, according to sister Myrna Flores.
Gilroy doctor charged with wife’s murder to submit a plea
A Gilroy doctor accused of killing his wife, Doris Mae Knapp, is scheduled to submit a plea July 9.
Police blotter: Exhibiting a firearm, robbery
The Gilroy Police Department made arrests for a variety of crimes this week, from possession of a controlled substance for sale, child endangerment to exhibiting a firearm and inflicting bodily injury on a spouse. Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter between June 25 and July 1.
Tax scammers claim $1 million nationwide
Federal and local authorities are warning residents about a sophisticated phone scam that has been reported in some Bay Area counties and across the nation.
Authorities increase DUI enforcement July 4, 5
Local law enforcement agencies will target drug or alcohol impaired drivers July 4 and 5—a particularly deadly period nationwide—according to a press release from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.
Police blotter: Possession of a controlled substance for sale
The Gilroy Police Department responded to a variety of crimes this week, from possession of a controlled substance for sale to inflicting bodily injury on a spouse or cohabitant. Arrests are recorded between June 16 and 23. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
