Criminal Acts: Concealed Weapons, Biting and Dog Attacks

Gilroy police responded to an assortment of calls from Thursday through Sunday, from car accidents to thefts to graffiti. Here’s a selection from the latest press report. 

Sunday, May 27
9:20 a.m.—Unknown suspects entered a business on Monterey Street and stole a vehicle. The suspects entered the business by cutting a barb wire fence, and damaged the front gate as they drove off. There are no suspects, witnesses or evidence at this time.

1:47 a.m.—A 38-year-old male was arrested around the area of Forest Street and Walnut Lane for possessing methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Saturday, May 26
9:56 p.m.—A black 1992, Toyota was recovered after being stolen. One female was taken into custody for the violation.

5:51 p.m.— was vandalized. A window was smashed and extensive graffiti was on one of the buildings.

1:39 a.m.—A 33-year-old male was arrested for being in possession of an illegal weapon and stolen property.

1:39 a.m.—A 20-year-old male was found to be in a possession of a concealed pocket knife around the area of Hanna and Third streets.

Friday, May 25
9:30 p.m.—A vehicle parked outside the Longhouse Restaurant was burglarized. Unknown suspects gained entry into the locked vehicle by smashing a window, and stole a purse containing cash, credit cards and checks.

10:36 p.m.—A 28-year-old woman bit a victim in the hand twice, breaking the skin, during a struggle over keys. The case has been forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review.

9:54 a.m.—An unknown suspect manipulated two victims into accessing a website from their computers, which then allowed the suspect to access the victims' identities, credit card information and bank account info. 

9:52 a.m.—A 45-year-old male was arrested for an outstanding warrant and was found to be in possession of a counterfeit $50 bill. 

6:38 a.m.—During a consent stop, officers determined that a 20-year-old female had a warrant out for her arrest and later found 0.8 grams of methamphetamine on her.

Thursday, May 24
6 p.m.—A person was taken to Kaiser for medical issues after threatening suicide.

12:20 p.m.—Five dogs broke the fence board enclosing a residence on Glenview Court and attacked and killed the neighbor’s dog.

Wednesday, May 23
1:34 p.m.—A minor was found to be in possession of a razor blade at school and was taken into custody.

1 p.m.—A person was arrested for attempting to steal “intimacy aids” from a business on Camino Arroyo. The suspect was witnessed by Loss Prevention stealing a Lifestyle-brand vibrating ring and condoms.

11:41 a.m.—A Pitbull attacked and killed a terrier mix dog on Alexander Street. 

Monday, May 21
2:50 p.m.—A 41-year-old male was arrested for being in possession of a concealed dagger and possession of drug paraphernalia.

To view more crimes that occurred over the past week, refer to the attached press report. For questions about this blotter, email gilroypatch@gmail.com.