Crime

Since December, burglars and thieves have increasingly targeted businesses and construction sites in Morgan Hill—and the recent arrests of multiple suspects has not changed the pattern—according to authorities.

Morgan Hill’s city manager has named Police Capt. Shane Palsgrove as the department’s interim chief, starting April 4.

Police arrested a suspect this week who allegedly set at least four fires in Morgan Hill on Christmas night, according to authorities.  The fires started shortly after 7pm Dec. 25, Morgan Hill Police said. MHPD officers and Morgan Hill Fire Department personnel responded to each...

Morgan Hill Police issued a number of citations for the illegal use of fireworks over the holiday weekend, but authorities think the increased presence of public safety volunteers and firefighters helped keep the damage minimal. MHPD officers issued at least four citations for illegal fireworks...

A San Jose Police officer who lives in Morgan Hill has been charged with multiple felonies connected to his use of his private security company to commit fraud, cheat on his taxes, steal wages and launder about $18 million, according to authorities.

Local officials across the Bay Area are developing strategies to protect immigrant communities as the Trump administration considers deploying federal immigration enforcement agents to the region, with some municipalities taking aggressive protective measures while others adopt more cautious approaches. The administration recently canceled planned enforcement...

The City of Morgan Hill is getting ready to expand its police department headquarters on Vineyard Boulevard to allow more space for detectives, traffic officers and training.  The city began soliciting contractor bids for the $200,000 project in late 2023, with a deadline of Jan....

Then on Aug. 27, Gilroy resident Alan Viarengo was arrested for allegedly sending 24 anonymous, threatening letters to Santa Clara County Health Officer Sara Cody. Investigators serving a search warrant at his home found 138 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition and explosive materials.

Disturbance Police responded to a disturbance on Crest Avenue at 11:24am June 14. A disturbance was reported on Railroad Avenue, 3:45pm June 15. Battery A battery was reported on Garden Way in Morgan Hill, 10:04am June 14. Petty theft Police responded to a report of petty theft at a store...

In 2023, PG&E received nearly 43,000 reports from customers who were targeted by scammers impersonating the company, and customers lost approximately $875,000 in fraudulent payments. The average customer lost $785, says a press release from PG&E.  This includes hundreds of customers on the Central Coast,...