Authorities make 89 DUI arrests during Memorial Day weekend
Law enforcement agencies across Santa Clara County targeted impaired drivers during Memorial Day weekend and arrested 89 people for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a press release from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
Police blotter: Burglary, possession of a switchblade
The Gilroy Police Department recently responded to a variety of crimes, including burglary, possession of a switchblade, driving under the influence and vandalism. Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter May 15 through 21. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Sierra’s family supports ‘ultimate penalty’
Sierra LaMar had a full life ahead of her when she disappeared from her north Morgan Hill home at the age of 15, and her family says that’s why her alleged killer deserves the death penalty.
Princevalle St. fire prompts occupant evacuation
A closet fire prompted the evacuation of several residents living in an apartment complex in south Gilroy.
Police blotter: Lewd and lascivious acts with a child
The Gilroy Police Department recently responded to a variety of crimes, including committing lewd and lascivious acts with a child, robbery, burglary and assault with a deadly weapon. Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter May 8 through 15. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
D.A. seeks death for Garcia Torres
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is seeking the death penalty for the Morgan Hill man accused of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar more than two years ago.
Fire destroys two-story home
Firefighters were busy mopping up a blaze that broke out on a quarter-acre of grass and yard near the corner of Day Road and Geri Lane in Gilroy today, May 15.
