Two employees of Calstone, a San Martin concrete masonry
company, allegedly conspired to steal $5,600 worth of Calstone
products in January and resell them without their boss’
permission.
Police Investigate Alleged Embezzlement, One Arrested
San Martin – Two employees of Calstone, a San Martin concrete masonry company, allegedly conspired to steal $5,600 worth of Calstone products in January and resell them without their boss’ permission. Gilroy resident Martin Vargas, 35, was arrested 11:30am July 24. His co-conspirator, 25-year-old Sergio Ivan Valdez of Hollister, allegedly wrote a fraudulent sales order to aid Vargas, and helped remove the stolen goods from the property. Valdez is on probation until May 2008 for another crime and is at large. Vargas was arrested on suspicion of grand theft, embezzlement and conspiracy.
Stolen Vehicle Nearly Strikes
Deputy, Occupants Flee
San Martin – A green 1995 Ford Aerostar van ran a stop sign at the intersection of Harding and San Martin avenues just after 3am Sunday, nearly hitting Sheriff’s deputy Ryan Elder’s cruiser, then sped away when Elder gave chase. When the deputy caught up to the van at Cox and Harding avenues, the occupants had fled. A juvenile suspect was found hiding 20 feet away and taken to Juvenile Hall.
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