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San Benito County Sheriff's Office
Friday January 13th, 2017 :: 05:10 p.m. PST

Advisory

Search Warrant Service was served in the 900 Block of Memorial Drive. Two arrested

On Friday, January 13th, 2017, at approximately 0700 hours, members of the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office, Unified Narcotic Enforcement Team (UNET), San Benito County Probation Department and Hollister Police Department conducted a Search Warrant Service at a residence in the 900 Block of Memorial Drive, Hollister, California (San Benito County).

The Search Warrant was conducted as part of an on-going investigation related to an unlawful discharge of a Firearm that occurred in the 6,000 Block of Southside Road, Hollister. As a result of the Search Warrant Service, Matthew Mello was located, contacted and arrested at his residence, without incident. A Firearm, believed to have been used in the course of a crime as well as Gang Indicia, illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia were located during the course of the Search Warrant.

Prior to completing a full search of the residence, Tiffany Mello arrived at the residence and was subsequently arrested after being found to be in possession of illegal narcotics.

Both Matthew Mello and Tiffany Mello were booked at the San Benito County Jail on Felony Charges.

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San Benito County Sheriff's Office
2301 Technology Pkwy
Hollister, CA 95023

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