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Michelle Van de Mark holding a photograph of her son Nathan and herself. Photo by Juliana Luna.

Health

Emergency responders say fentanyl overdoses increasing in San Benito County.

Published 09/02/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Juliana Luna

The drug, many times stronger than heroin, is being put into counterfeit prescription medications, says Sheriff Eric Taylor.

The house at 1371 Hillcrest Road has been an eyesore for over a year. Photo by John Chadwell.

News

Sheriff’s Dept. arrest three men for drugs, weapons and child endangerment

Published 08/17/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Deputies found three children aged approximately 3, 8, and 10 years old, living in squalor.

Seal courtesy of San Benito County Sheriff's Office.

News Release

Sheriffs make an arrest near Monterey RV Park

Published 08/02/2022
BenitoLink Staff

Sheriff's Office found suspected cocaine, suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl.

News Release

San Benito County reports a spike in counterfeit drug-related overdoses

Published 12/27/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Since Jan. 1, 36 individuals have been administered naloxone.

Events

Hollister Police Department to conduct a drug take back event on Oct. 23

Published 10/22/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Usual methods for disposing of unused medicines such as flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash pose potential safety and health hazards.

News Release

Opioid overdoses on the Rise in San Benito County

Published 08/24/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Fentanyl is a very potent opioid drug—50 to 100 times stronger than morphine and exposure to even small amounts can cause overdose and death.

Police / Fire

Police arrest three men on gun and drug charges

Published 07/14/2018
BenitoLink Staff

Officers located Psilocybin (mushrooms) and methamphetamines in the car, as well as a loaded handgun and one-hundred rounds of ammunition.

Health

Hollister Police Department Hosts Drug Take-Back Day on April 28

Published 04/25/2018
BenitoLink Staff

From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm. the public can take their expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at Target. The service is free and anonymous.

Government / Politics

County Supervisor News Roundup

Published 10/12/2017
John Chadwell

Chamber produces promotional videos for county, White House designates county HIDTA area, new LBGT youth program, county to produce its own promotional video.