Police blotter: Vandalism, petty theft
VandalismSomeone broke the window of a gray Honda Pilot on East Dunne Avenue. The vandalism was reported 7:21pm Oct. 26.Someone shot paintballs at a home on Calle Hermosa. The vandalism was reported 7:57am Nov. 1.A vandal or vandals threw a piece of concrete into the front window of a building on Monterey Road, causing about $1,000 worth of damage. The vandalism was reported 9:06am Nov. 1.Someone threw an item through the window of the U.S. Post Office, 16600 Monterey Road, creating a hole “bigger than a football.” The crime was reported 9:37pm Nov. 1.A vandal or vandals damaged several vehicles, solar panels and a boat on a property at Murphy Springs Court. The suspect or suspects caused between $15,000 and $30,000 in damage. The crime was reported 10:31am Nov. 2.Someone used black spray paint to write “Death” on the wall of a business located on the 16800 block of Monterey Road. The vandalism was reported 8:17pm Oct. 31.Petty theftTwo suspects stole an unspecified number of UPS boxes that were delivered to a business on Joleen Way. The packages’ contents were worth about $2,330. The theft was reported 1:55pm Oct. 31.A male suspect stole shirts, underwear, flashlights and other items from Walmart, 170 Cochrane Plaza. The crime was reported 5:23am Oct. 26.Stolen vehicleA 2005 Chevrolet Silverado was stolen from a residence on La Vela Court in Morgan Hill, and was later recovered in Oakland. The vehicle was reported stolen 5:19am Oct. 27. Auto burglarySomeone broke into a Chevrolet Spark parked at Walmart, 170 Cochrane Plaza, and stole an ID, phone and cigarettes. The break-in was reported 6:12am Nov. 2.Hit and runA black Chevrolet Tahoe collided with a black Chevrolet Cruze at Cochrane and Monterey roads, and the Tahoe fled the scene. The driver of the Cruze told police he attempted to exchange information with the other driver before the suspect fled. The incident was reported 4:11pm Oct. 24.All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. Information is compiled from public records.
Spirit finish season on top
Spirit of Morgan Hill 10U Red team wrapped up its competitive Fall softball season with a first-place win in the silver bracket of the Monster Bash Classic Tournament on October 22. The championship game went five innings with Spirit coming out on top 14-12. Starting pitcher, Olivia Mixco struck out eight batters and teammates Gabby Evans, Samantha Zimmerman, Cameron Elliott and Jordan Bouton each collected multiple hits to contribute towards the win. The team worked hard all season, challenging themselves as eight and nine-year-olds playing in 11U tournaments. For girls 4-17 interested in playing softball, registration for the Spring Recreation Season opens online in early December at spiritofmorganhill.org.
No major damage in Oct. 31 Odeum restaurant fire
A small appliance fire in a downtown Morgan Hill restaurant was extinguished by an automatic sprinkler system before firefighters arrived to the scene early Tuesday morning, according to authorities.About 5:14am Oct. 31, firefighters were dispatched to a fire at Odeum restaurant, 17500 Depot Street, according to Morgan Hill Fire Battalion Chief Jim Galassi.“It was a small appliance fire,” Galassi said. “The sprinkler system did its job and had it knocked down by the time we got there.”The restaurant and part of the adjacent building’s interior were “charred with smoke,” but there appeared to be little or no fire damage, Galassi added. The restaurant also suffered some water damage from the sprinkler system.Nobody was inside the restaurant or the building at the time of the fire, and Galassi did not know how the appliance caught on fire.Odeum was closed Oct. 31 for lunch. An employee inside the restaurant, where a cleaning crew was busy mopping and drying up the mess, said about 4pm that she did not know if Odeum would be open for dinner.
Sharks honor Marleau then down Leafs 3-2
SAN JOSE – By the end of the evening, Patrick Marleau had earned a videoboard tribute honoring his 19 seasons playing for the San Jose Sharks, Joe Thornton had moved into sole possession of 20th place in NHL history for points, and the host team rallied to defeat Toronto 3-2 in front of a sold-out SAP Center.
Authorities investigate shootings in unincorporated South County
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of shootings that resulted in property damage in unincorporated South County the night of Oct. 26.Multiple residents in the area of Hecker Pass and Watsonville Road reported the shootings about 10:30 p.m., according to Sheriff’s Sgt. Rich Glennon. The suspect or suspects fired “what appears to be a shotgun” at vehicles and homes, resulting in the property damage.Nobody was injured, Glennon said. Authorities continue to investigate the shootings.
Sobrato to open volleyball playoffs at Aptos Saturday
The Sobrato girls volleyball team is in the playoffs, but the road will be anything but easy.
Bulldogs route James Lick; one win away from clinching league title
Sobrato took a significant step closer toward clinching a league title with an impressive offensive performance against James Lick Friday night, winning 76-28.
Turnovers plague Live Oak in loss to Oak Grove
SAN JOSE—Turnovers and missed opportunities cost Live Oak Friday night at Oak Grove, falling 42-16 and dropping out of first place in the Mt. Hamilton Division.
Acorns gear up for showdown
For the second time in three years—down to the exact week—Live Oak will travel up to South San Jose to take on Oak Grove with the winner taking control of its own Mt. Hamilton Division destiny.
