Archive By Section - Crime
Illegal fireworks light up Turlock skies
No major fires flared up in Turlock over the Fourth of July holiday, but Turlock fire fighters were kept busy responding to multiple reports of illegal fireworks being used in the city.
Farm drive-by kills one
A man opened fire at a Turlock farm Sunday, killing one man and narrowly missing others, including his wife.
Medical scam targets seniors
The Better Business Bureau serving Northeast California is warning of automated calls offering free medical alert systems that prompt consumers to disclose credit card information.
Delhi house used for pot operation
An indoor marijuana growing operation capable of producing more than 200 pounds of product was discovered in Delhi on Wednesday.
Drug bust outside Turlock market
Suspicious activity outside a Turlock market sparked a narcotics investigation that culminated Tuesday in two arrests and the seizure of drugs and cash.
Stanislaus County tops auto theft rankings list
Stanislaus County is once again laying claim to a title most residents would prefer to leave in their rearview mirror.
Stolen auto leads to arrest
Two suspected auto thieves were caught Monday after a stolen vehicle was spotted outside a Turlock motel.
Two charged with drunken driving after accident
The good intentions of two friends to see each other safely home came to no avail when one rear-ended the other and both were cited for driving under the influence.
Trio sought for burglary
Two Turlock men and a Modesto woman are wanted by Ceres Police in connection with their alleged role in a commercial burglary in Modesto.
Two robbers hit downtown bank
The Turlock Police Department is on the hunt for two men who pulled off a daytime robbery of a downtown bank Thursday.
Search on for kidnapping suspects
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is searching for three men suspected of taking part in a kidnapping scheme uncovered Saturday in Patterson.
Gang ties to Waterford homicide
A 20-year-old man was shot to death in Waterford on Tuesday in what detectives believe is a gang-related homicide.
Stevinson homicide now looks to be car accident
The Merced County Sheriff's Department has released the name of the man found dead in a car near a Stevinson bar where a fight had been reported, but now investigators are unsure the death was a homicide.
Denair murder suspect seeks insanity plea
The Denair teenager facing charges for the killing of her father and stabbing of her mother, has changed her not guilty plea to one of not guilty by reason of insanity.
Man gets 15 years for child porn
A 54-year-old Turlock man was sentenced to federal prison Monday for possession of child pornography.
Articles by Section - Crime
Home repair scams on the rise
A rash of complaints regarding home improvement projects has prompted the California Contractors State Licensing Board to issue a warning about deceptive practices.
Dispute over cab fare leads to three arrests
Three women had the right idea in taking a taxi home after a night of drinking, but the wrong idea when they decided to not pay the driver.
Fraud charges mount for two women
Two Fresno women are facing a long list of criminal charges after they were caught in Turlock with more than 30 fraudulent credit cards.
Police arrest knife-wielding robbery suspect
A Turlock man could be facing multiple counts of robbery after allegedly robbing a homeless man at knifepoint twice.
Questions still remain a year after fatal shooting
On July 23, 2013, the family of Brandon Pacheco learned the devastating news that the 25-year-old resident had been shot and killed.
Pursuit ends with Turlock man’s arrest
A Turlock man was arrested on multiple criminal charges after leading California Highway Patrol officers on a dangerous high speed chase around Merced County Thursday afternoon.
Young siblings nabbed for theft
A brother and sister found themselves in trouble with law enforcement after stealing a wallet from a woman at a play area.
Couple charged with fraud
A Turlock man and woman found themselves under arrest after a scheme to cash a stolen check went awry.
Suspected drug smuggler caught in Turlock
A suspect wanted by the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department on multiple drug charges, was apprehended Wednesday morning in Turlock.
Delhi man will stand trial for father’s murder
A Delhi man standing accused of killing his father on New Year's Day 2013, had his formal arraignment postponed for two weeks.
Death penalty option dropped for Turlock defendant
The Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office will not seek the death penalty against a Turlock man charged with murdering a 26-year-old man two years ago.
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