Archive By Section - Crime
Mother facing neglect charges
Two young children were rescued from a smoke filled apartment after allegedly being left home alone by their mother Monday.
Sheriff’s investigators seek person of interest in homicide case
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the Airport District in Modesto and is seeking the public's assistance in locating a person of interest.
Two nabbed in drug bust near school
A Turlock man, who was the subject of a Turlock Narcotics Enforcement Team investigation, was taken into custody Thursday on multiple drug and weapon charges.
Database helps authorities remove more than 2,000 guns from California streets
With the nation once again facing a horrific mass shooting and renewing conversations about gun control, the California Attorney General's Office announced Tuesday it had taken more than 2,000 firearms away from prohibited users in the state over the last year.
Scams can foil holiday tidings
As Christmas draws nearer and the shopping days wind down, the Better Business Bureau is reminding consumers to be a bit wary of scams posing as retailers and well-wishers.
Priest prompted investigation into church volunteer
A priest's concern about the attention a church volunteer was giving to a young parishioner sparked an investigation that led to the arrest of a 34-year-old man on multiple counts of sexual assault.
Grant aids probation department’s crackdown on DUI offenders
A new grant aimed at taking drunken drivers off the road is going to help the Stanislaus County Probation Department target some of the most frequent offenders.
Farmers burdened with excessive trashing, dumping
No other county in the state seems to get as much illegal trash dumping as Stanislaus County. That's the summation of County Supervisor Jim DeMartini of Ceres, who almost weekly has to clean up piles of debris dumped on his Westport area farm property.
Sergeant recovering from accident
Turlock Police Sgt. Anthony Silva remains hospitalized, but in stable condition after he was struck by a car while holding two suspects at gunpoint Friday night.
Church volunteer accused of sexually assaulting children
A Turlock man who had been serving as a volunteer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church was arrested last week on allegations of repeatedly sexually assaulting two boys.
Planada man headed to prison for tax scheme
A Planada man, who submitted more than 100 false tax returns to the Internal Revenue Service over two years, was sentenced Monday to 11 months in federal prison.
Delhi gang fight results in multiple stabbings
A fight spurred by suspected gang rivalries in Delhi left two men hospitalized with stab wounds, one in critical condition, the Merced County Sheriff's Department reported.
Police sergeant hit by car, seriously injured
A veteran Turlock Police sergeant holding two suspects at gunpoint was hit by a vehicle and sustained serious injuries Friday night.
Runaway boys found safe
The two boys who ran away from their Turlock home Thursday morning were found later that night at a fast food restaurant in Livingston.
Man missing for three months
The Merced County Sheriff's Department has launched a search for a Planada man who has been missing for three months.
Articles by Section - Crime
Turlock landlord charged with arson, attempted murder of tenants
A dispute between a Turlock landlord and his tenants erupted into a fiery encounter Sunday as the tenants watched helplessly as their home burned and the landlord was arrested on multiple charges, including attempted murder and arson.
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.
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