Archive By Section - Crime
Hearing for teen mother delayed
The pretrial hearing for Jessica Mae Betts, the 19-year-old accused of killing her newborn and discarding her in a Dumpster, was continued for three months.
Bomb scare closes campus
A suspicious package found outside Julien Elementary School resulted in the campus being evacuated and the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department Bomb Squad being sent out Friday morning.
Man arrested twice in one night
Within a three hour time span a Turlock man was arrested twice, the second time for an attempted robbery, according to the Turlock Police Department.
Woman target of fraud investigation
A 32-year-old woman is being investigated for identity theft and fraud after she was caught trying to cash a stolen check.
Bar fight wounds two, ends with gunfire
A bar melee that looked like a scene from an old Western movie resulted in minor injuries for two men.
One dead in single car collision
An accident just north of Bradbury Road on southbound Highway 99 Monday morning claimed the life of a Livingston man.
Dairy worker robbed
A dairy worker in Hilmar was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday morning for his wallet. The victim was working on a dairy in the area of Johnson Avenue and Columbus Road around 5 a.m. Sunday, when he was approached by a man who put a gun in his face and demanded his wallet and cell phone, said Merced County Sheriff's Deputy Tom MacKenzie. The suspect also smashed the victim's car window and stole his stereo ...
Cop catches dancing teen on highway
A Turlock Police officer was witness to a strange site Tuesday morning on Highway 99 - a teenager dancing on the roof of a car.
Hilmar burglary suspects wrangled in
A Hilmar man stopped a burglary by blocking the four suspects in a driveway, according to the Merced County Sheriff's Department.
Manteca man enters guilty plea in Road Dog Cycle case
One of the 12 defendants charged with conspiracy and other crimes in the federal racketeering case involving the Road Dog Cycle shop, has pleaded guilty.
Articles by Section - Crime
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.
Man shot in park
The Turlock Police Department is investigating a shooting at Crane Park that left one man injured.
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