Violent Hollister man arrested after crime spree in Gilroy
A Hollister man was arrested in Gilroy on Oct. 17 for attempted murder, two counts of attempted carjacking, armed robbery, kidnapping, burglary and terrorist threats.Â
Doctor charged with illegal drug sales
A top administrator of Santa Clara County’s health plan was charged with 18 felonies this week, accused of trading prescriptions for addictive drugs - including Oxycontin - in return for cash and methamphetamine, according to authorities from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office.
Mom accused of using daughter to steal from Safeway out on bail
Marcy Erico, the woman who allegedly used her 10-year-old daughter to steal groceries from Safeway, is out of custody on $50,000 bail following a hearing related to the case Tuesday, authorities said.
John Moring Percival May 29, 1929 – October 8, 2012
John Moring Percival, 83, of Fort Collins, died October 8, 2012 after a short illness. Mr. Percival was born May 29, 1929 in San Diego, CA to John Wesley and Thelma B. (Moring) Percival.
Scrapbook Oct. 15-19, 2012
HONOR: Scott Sandler:Â Scott Sandler was named Gavilan College's Employee of the Month for September 2012.
POTW: Turner
Turner is a 1-year-old Queensland heeler mix who is very affectionate and loves attention. He is good with dogs and children, is housetrained and good on a leash. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since August. If you are interested, please call (408) 686-3900.
Car chase for wanted felon leads to crash, student left with smashed car
Police engaged in a vehicle chase in pursuit of a Gilroy man with a $100,000 warrant at 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, which ended in a car crash that smashed a parked vehicle on Gaunt Avenue.
