Archive By Section - Crime
Stray bullet story a tall-tale
A 22-year-old man wounded in the leg by a gunshot told police it was from a stray bullet, only to admit later that he had accidentally shot himself.
Burglary arrests
A traffic stop on a vehicle that matched one seen leaving a burglary led to the arrest of four people and the recovery of stolen property, including a car, according to the Turlock Police Department.
Accused Turlock youth soccer embezzler has prior conviction
The Keyes woman accused of stealing money from the Turlock Youth Soccer Association has a prior conviction for embezzlement, according to the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office.
Turlock Police to hire gang prevention coordinator
A federal crime fighting grant of more than $50,000 will be put to use in Turlock to help turn the tide of gang activity.
Soccer association victim of embezzlement
A Keyes woman is facing criminal charges of embezzling thousands of dollars from the Turlock Youth Soccer Association.
Suspect fires shots at robbery victim
A man who was robbed at a Turlock convenience store was shot at multiple times when he gave chase in his car after the suspects, according to the Turlock Police Department.
Pursuit ends with crash, arrest
A Delhi man was arrested on multiple charges after fleeing police in a stolen car. The pursuit came to an end with a crash, but the suspect, Tommy Kong, 20, still tried to make a get away on foot, Turlock Police Lt. Ron Reid said. A traffic stop on Kong was initiated around 9 a.m. Monday in the area of South Beech and Columbia streets for going 75 mph in a residential area, Reid said. ...
Dropping the drugs
The Drop the Drugs event in the parking lot of the Save Mart on Geer Road saw a steady turnout Tuesday as people dropped off their unused prescription and over the counter medications.
Courthouse kiosk at police station
The Turlock City Council approved the installation of a Stanislaus County Superior Court kiosk inside the Turlock Police Department on Tuesday night, saving residents a trip to Modesto to conduct court business.
Suspects sought in birthday party shoot-out
A birthday party in Keyes looked more like a scene from the wild west when neighbors took up arms against one another.
Two injured in Denny’s shooting
Two people were injured early Saturday morning when gunfire erupted outside the Denny's restaurant in Turlock.
Arrest made in death of Delhi teen
Merced County Sheriff's detectives have arrested an 18-year-old Delhi man for the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old Delhi teen in Hilmar.
Crosswalk violators caught red-handed
As the school year gets underway again, the Turlock Police Department is giving drivers a reminder about the rules of the road - in particular, yield to pedestrians.
Suspect arrested in 16 year old murder case
A former Turlock resident suspected of shooting a man in 1993 was arrested Tuesday in Chicago after 16 years of living on the run.
Open house and Safety Fair
The Turlock Police Department is inviting the public to learn about crime prevention and their operations and programs at the 4th Annual Open House and Safety Fair.
Articles by Section - Crime
IRS warns of tax refund schemes
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be wary of individuals promising tax refunds for a fee, because it may be part of a scam currently circulating in the Central Valley and the Bay Area.
Hate crimes in state hold steady
The overall number of reported hate crimes in California stayed relatively unchanged in 2010, but the number of anti-Hispanic crimes rose sharply, according to a new report from the Attorney General's Office.
Gang attacks teens at Hilmar park
One man was stabbed, another hit with a vehicle and a third beaten with a pipe in an attack by suspected gang members at a Hilmar park.
Trio charged with attempted murder
A feud that had been raging for several weeks reached a crescendo Sunday when one man was shot in what police are calling a planned set-up by a Turlock couple and a Denair teenager.
Motorcycle safety enforcement planned
The Turlock Police Department will have 16 extra patrols on today, solely enforcing motorcycle safety related laws.
Road rage trial delayed, once again
A Stanislaus County Superior Court judge has granted one more continuance for a Turlock man accused of beating to death a Hilmar man in a suspected incident of road rage.
Judge more than triples bail amount for ex-sheriff detective
Despite a vigorous argument from her defense attorney, Kari Abbey, the former Stanislaus County Sheriff's detective, had her bail raised to $1 million after a review hearing Wednesday.
Amber Alerts to cell phones
The California Highway Patrol is asking residents to sign up for a free service that will deliver Amber Alerts to cell phones via text messages.
Man stabbed by six suspects
The Turlock Police Department is investigating a stabbing that happened shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday.
One wounded in assault
A 32-year-old Turlock man is recovering from stab wounds he sustained during an attack and his acquaintance is facing an attempted murder charge, the Turlock Police Department reported.
Teen’s whereabouts still unknown
The Turlock Police Department is still seeking information as to the whereabouts of a teenage girl not seen since April.
Nut scheme results in bank fraud conviction
A Hughson man accused of taking part in a scheme to defraud local almond growers and processors, has been convicted of bank fraud.
Last defendant in Road Dog case sentenced
The last man charged during the federal investigation of the Road Dog Cycle shop in Denair was sentenced Monday to prison.
Police investigate home invasion robbery
A man who thought he was getting a visit from an acquaintance instead became the victim of a home invasion robbery Tuesday morning.
Blaze burns stolen vehicle, structure
A fire that burned through a carport and destroyed two vehicles is being investigated as a possible arson, and used to cover up a stolen vehicle.
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