HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA – December 13, 2024 – Hollister Police arrested Samuel Gonzales (43) for Elder Abuse against his grandmother.
On December 10th, 2024, the Hollister Police Department received a report concerning an 83-year-old woman who had been admitted to the hospital in critical condition. Officer Morgan took the lead in this investigation and promptly began uncovering the facts and circumstances surrounding the cause of this woman’s condition.
Officers discovered that the 83-year-old woman had been improperly cared for at least several weeks. This neglect resulted in the victim acquiring extensive injuries which required immediate medical attention. Medical personnel managed to stabilize her condition to a degree of comfort, but due to the severity of her injuries, she remains in very critical condition.
Hollister Police Detectives swiftly carried out a search warrant at Samuel Gonzales' residence on Comienzo Drive. Investigators found evidence the victim had lived in substandard conditions in her room. San Benito County Health and Human Services (Adult Protective Services) was notified of this ongoing investigation.
The victim's caretaker, her grandson Samuel Gonzales, was discovered inside the house and taken into custody. He was booked at the San Benito County Jail for the following felony charges:
- 664/192 (b) PC- Attempted involuntary Manslaughter – Felony
- 368 (b)(1) PC- Elder or dependent Abuse – Felony
As a reminder, anyone may report to APS if they think or know of elder or dependent adult abuse or neglect is happening. APS can be contacted at (831) 636-4190 or, in case of an emergency please call 9-1-1.
For more information follow this link:
https://hhsa.cosb.us/children-and-adult-services/report-adult-abuse-new/ Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Castro at 831-638-4331. 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: Sergeant, A.Melgoza
Approved by: R. Betanio, Captain
