Sheriff’s log: Theft, burglary, vandalism
VandalismSomeone, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m Nov. 26 on the 14000 block of Sycamore Drive in Morgan Hill, damaged a mailbox, causing approximately $300 in damages.Stolen vehicleSomeone, between 3 p.m and 3:48 p.m. Dec. 2 on the 12000 block of Stevens Court in San Martin, stole a vehicle from the backyard of a residence.BurglarySomeone, between 10 a.m. Dec. 2 and 6:23 a.m. Dec. 3 on the 5900 block of Monterey Frontage Road in Gilroy, broke a window, removed a window screen and vandalized and ransacked the office building. Unknown suspects stole gasoline from the maintenance yard and caused $1,200 worth of damage.Petty theftSomeone, between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Dec. 3 on the 5000 block of Santa Teresa Boulevard in Gilroy, stole a laptop and $15 from a locker.Mail theftSomeone, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 5 on the 900 block of Burnett Avenue in Morgan Hill, stole mail from a mailbox at a residence.Auto burglarySomeone, between 7 p.m Nov. 20 and 5 p.m. Dec. 6 on the 6100 block of Pacheco Pass Highway in Gilroy, pried open the windows of a vehicle and stole a car stereo, battery and pink slip.Residential burglarySomeone, between 6 a.m. Dec. 5 and 6:50 a.m. Dec. 7 on the 1400 block of San Martin Avenue in San Martin, entered a residence through an open window and ransacked the residence.Grand theftSomeone, between 2 p.m. Dec. 5 and 10:09 a.m. Dec. 8 on Pacheco Pass Highway in Gilroy, cut a chain to the front fence and stole fencing panels for the horse corral, which was estimated at $2,875 in value.ShopliftingTwo male suspects, between 5:10 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. on the 10000 block of Pacheco Pass Highway in Gilroy, entered a fruit stand and stole approximately $157 worth of merchandise.DrugsA 22-year-old male, at 9:23 p.m. Dec. 8 on Monterey Highway at Ninth Street in Gilroy, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and paraphernalia.—All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. Information is compiled from public records.
Dorothy Ann Howell July 11, 1922 – July 15, 2013
Dorothy A. Howell (formerly, Dorothy Ann Farotto), niece of George and Angie Martin, owners of Martin’s Hardware Store in the 1930-50, died peacefully on July 15th surrounded by her family. She was 91. A funeral Mass will be held for her at San Carlos Cathedral, 500 Church Street, Monterey, CA 93940 on August 24th at 9:30 A.M. followed by a reception in the Parish Hall across the street.
