Jul 29 2014
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito man has been arrested for allegedly dragging an officer in his car while attempting to elude authorities. On Saturday, July 26, the San Benito Police Department responded to a call on Russell Lane in reference to an unwanted male yelling profane language at a homeowner …
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Jul 29 2014
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Michael Cortez continues to climb up the ranks at the San Benito Police Department. On Monday, July 29, Cortez was promoted from SBPD Sergeant to Lieutenant. Eager to step into his new role, Cortez, 31, elaborated on what he may be able to expect going forward in the …
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Jul 22 2014
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Of 836 overall crimes reported in San Benito from the months of January through June 2014, 64.96 percent were allegedly committed by individuals under the age of 25, San Benito Police Department statistics have shown. SBPD reports show that from Jan. 1 to June 30, crimes allegedly committed …
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Jul 08 2014
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com At the regular meeting of the San Benito City Commission held Tuesday, July 1, a peace officer with the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) received special recognition by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) organization. According to their website, “The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to …
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Jul 03 2014
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito man was found dead Monday, June 30, hanging from a noose. Although the death appeared to be a suicide, local authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter before concluding cause of death. A source close to the family of the deceased has identified …
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Jun 24 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The man allegedly behind a standoff from nearly four months ago has been arrested again. The San Benito Police Department apprehended 30-year-old Elidio Jesus Rodriguez and his common-law wife, 26-year-old Monica Rose Johnson on Monday, June 23. According to SBPD Assistant Operations Chief Michael Galvan, detectives with the …
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Jun 10 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A San Benito woman has been arrested following a domestic disturbance with her father, an incident police said involved the woman allegedly breaking a beer bottle over the victim’s head. According to a San Benito Police Department press release, officers received a call at approximately 2:11 a.m. Sunday, …
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May 20 2014
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com A lawsuit has been filed against the City of San Benito alleging local police of false imprisonment, malicious prosecution and conspiracy, among other claims against municipal officials. The suit, which was filed Wednesday, May 7 in the 357th State District Court, names Alfonso Benavides as the plaintiff. The defendants …
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May 20 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito police officers on Sunday arrested a man for allegedly assaulting his wife with a broomstick. According to a San Benito Police Department news release, a domestic disturbance report was made at approximately 10:15 a.m. Sunday, May 18 at an apartment complex located on the 2000 block …
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May 06 2014
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com A police report has been filed against Place 2 San Benito City Commission candidate Shirley Vega, who has been accused of non-aggravated assault. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, April 30, at Sunshine Rehab, which at the time was located at 258 S. Sam Houston Blvd. Sunshine Rehab, …
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