Former supe arraigned on suspicion of felony false impersonation
Former Santa Clara County Supervisor George Shirakawa was arraigned Monday on one felony count of false impersonation, according to a press release from the District Attorney’s Office. The indictment filed last week by the Santa County Criminal Grand Jury alleges that the false personation occurred on or about and between May 1, 2010 and June 8, 2010 Shirakawa falsely impersonated the campaign committee entitled "Neighbors for Magdalena Carrasco for Council 2010, FPPC 134822,” according to the press release. The indictment supersedes the previously filed criminal complaint which alleges the same criminal conduct, the release says.Shirakawa’s next court date is scheduled for Dec. 4, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall of Justice in San Jose, the release says.
Officer ‘knew they were minors’ in booze-soaked sex case
A 44-year-old San Jose police officer served rum and whiskey to
Crime briefs: man exposes himself at Nike store
This week in crime, Gilroy Police responded to reports of exposed genitalia, burglaries, assaults and more. Here’s a few interesting events.
Student of the Week: Bridget Brown
Each month, the principals of Gilroy and Christopher high schools choose a total of four students (two from GHS and two from CHS) to spotlight. CHS sophomore Bridget Brown, 16, is this week's Student of the Week.
Mosquitos with West Nile found in San Jose
Santa Clara County Vector Control District confirmed on Aug. 9 that mosqitos in San Jose tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting a fogging extermination this week.
Trial date set in fatal DUI case
The trial for James Francis Lee, the Gilroy man who is charged with murder for causing the death of a 4-year-old boy from a 2010 drunken driving car crash has been delayed for the fourth time and is now slated for Sept. 24.
