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Hollister Police Department is asking the Hollister community to help identify individual(s) responsible for a fireworks explosion causing major damage to an apartment complex over the Fourth of July weekend. Police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of individuals responsible.
On July 4, at approximately 10:13 pm, Hollister Police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Del Rio Court for a large explosion outside an apartment complex. Upon arrival, officers discovered a severely damaged concrete staircase to the second story of the complex. Residents in the apartment had to be assisted from the building due to structural damage.
It was determined people had been setting off illegal fireworks and one of them hit the building. The impact of the fireworks was strong enough to shatter all the windows and break the door frames. Due to the severe damage to the structure, code enforcement officers and the building department were forced to red tag the building. The residents were displaced from their homes. No one was injured during the incident.
If anyone has any information regarding the incident, the Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying those individuals responsible. The Hollister Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of the individuals responsible for the use of the illegal fireworks and the damage to the apartments.
This incident is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Hollister Police Department at 831-636-4330. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a $1,000 reward.
