Criminal Acts: Meth, Stolen Razors and Underage Drinking

It's been an unusually quiet week for the Gilroy Police Department, with underage drinking, drug possession and vehicle theft being among the most criminal acts. It's a nice change from last week, when a .

Although more than a handful of incidents have taken place, Patch sifted through the reports and found a few that looked particularly interesting. Check them out, below.

Thursday, Nov. 17

4 a.m.—A driver collided with a light pole in the area of Monterey and Pierce streets. The driver was not injured.

2:40 a.m.—A juvenile was stopped for a vehicle violation around the area of Clark Way and Wren Avenue, and was determined to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The juvenile was cited and released.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

11:43 p.m.—Gloria Marie Estrada, 55, was arrested on Leavesley Road for being in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

3:23 p.m.—Jorge Rocha Valdez, 34, was arrested on suspicion of petty theft. Valdez apparently attempted to steal over $54 worth of Gilett razors from an establishment on Camino Arroyo.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

10:20 p.m.—A vehicle was stolen on Monterey Street by unknown suspects.

5:45 p.m.—An unknown suspect entered a victim's residence on Juniper Drive and stole a toy motorcycle valued at $260.

This arrest information was supplied by the Gilroy Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. To view more crimes that occurred over the past week, refer to the attached press report.