HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA – February 8, 2022– The Hollister Police Department arrested one adult and two local juveniles for possession of a firearm and alcohol charges.
On February 6, 2022, at about 10 p.m. Officers were dispatched to a shoplifting that had just occurred at Safeway. Officer Castro was responding to the incident when she observed a vehicle matching the description given by the victim. Officer Castro pulled the vehicle over and contacted the adult driver, Krishara Parras and two juvenile passengers. During the investigation numerous containers of alcohol were located in the vehicle, including a concealed unregistered handgun.
The juveniles were charged with carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, carrying a handgun not registered to the owner, minor in possession of a handgun and a probation violation. Krishara Parras was charged with carrying a handgun not registered to the owner, carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is requested to contact Officer Melissa Castro at 831-636-4330. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.
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Prepared by: Don Pershall, Sergeant
Approved by: Rosie Betanio, Captain
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