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Delhi woman admits to bank embezzlement
A Delhi woman who worked as an assistant bank branch manager has pled guilty to stealing funds from her former employer.
Sex offender sweep nets 22 arrests
The Merced County Sheriff's Department conducted a sweep of sex offenders, arresting 22 individuals for probation and registration violations. The intention of the sweep was to ensure that probationers, parolees and sex offenders were in compliance with the terms set forth in their release, said sheriff spokesman Deputy Tom MacKenzie.
Heightened DUI enforcement planned for St. Patrick’s Day
The Turlock Police Department is warning people out celebrating St. Patrick's Day to not rely on the luck of the Irish to get them home if they've been drinking.
Judge releases woman facing manslaughter charges
Despite the objections of the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office and the victim's family, a Patterson woman accused of a felony hit and run that caused the death of a 27-year-old man, was released on her own recognizance Wednesday.
Baby thrown from speeding car
A baby thrown from a speeding car was rescued unscathed, but his teenaged parents are now facing charges of child abuse, according to the Merced County Sheriff's Department.
Rapper killed to benefit Norteño street gang, says DA
As the second week of testimony began in the murder trial of two men accused of gunning down a 26-year-old man at a Turlock barbecue, the prosecution presented evidence and testimony outlying a pattern of gang behavior that they say sparked the slaying.
Turlock man pleads guilty to sex charge
A Turlock man, who gained the confidence of young girls by posing as a teenager on social networking sites, has pled guilty to a charge of criminal sexual activity.
Online crime map for TPD
The Turlock Police Department has launched a new partnership with CrimeReports that will allow people information on where and what kind of crimes are happening in the area.
Faulty engine ends pursuit
A Delhi man is facing multiple criminal charges after leading Merced County Sheriff's deputies on a short high speed pursuit.
Authorities seek clues to missing woman’s location
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is continuing to search for a missing Newman woman last seen in Turlock.
Traffic unit turns to Facebook
The Turlock Police Department Traffic Safety Unit has created a Facebook page to be used as a channel of communication with the public. The title of the page is "Turlock Police Traffic Safety Unit."
Zero tolerance for teen drivers on cell phones
Due to the increase in the number of traffic collisions caused by teen drivers illegally using cell phones, Central Valley law enforcement agencies are joining forces for a zero tolerance operation.
Carjacker sentenced to prison
A Turlock man, who shoved a child to the ground to help his brother steal a sports utility vehicle, has been convicted of carjacking.
Auto thief gets five years
A Bay Area man caught driving a stolen vehicle in Turlock, was sentenced to five years in prison on Feb. 25.
Officials warn of fire inspection scam
The Turlock Fire Department is warning area businesses to be on the lookout for con artists posing as fire inspectors and billing companies for fraudulent services.
Articles by Section - Crime
Street brawl erupts on Wolfe Avenue
A vicious street brawl involving 15-20 people broke out on Wolfe Avenue near Palm Street just after 8p.m. on Monday night. Neighbors were alerted by profanity laced shouts as the participants of the brawl pummeled each other on the street before eventually brandishing knives. Police officers, firefighters, and an ambulance were called to the scene. It is unclear if anybody was wounded but one male was taken by ambulance. Another male was detained by ...
Woman escapes kidnapper on freeway
An 18-year-old woman was rescued by a California Highway Patrol officer from an attacker trying to force her into his vehicle Wednesday morning on Highway 99 in Turlock. The woman was suffered minor injuries from the attack, including several abrasions, according to the CHP. The woman's ordeal began around 4 a.m. Wednesday while walking along the northbound Highway 99 shoulder. Just south of the Monte Vista Avenue exit, a man driving a ...
Campaign targets auto thefts
The Stanislaus County Auto Theft Task Force is hoping to curb thefts in the area by launching a county-wide campaign promoting prevention and awareness. Starting Tuesday local police agencies will focus on prevention efforts by giving away free anti-theft steering wheel locking devices to owners of the top nine most stolen cars in Stanislaus County. The Stanislaus County Auto Theft Taskforce will be launching the campaign at the Modesto Police Department by providing free steering ...
Deputies raid rooster fights
Stanislaus County Sheriff's deputies busted up a cockfighting ring Sunday afternoon in Patterson, but continue to seek the ringleaders. The fight was taking place in the 11000 Block of Cox Road outside of Patterson and when deputies arrived more than 50 men were seen running away, according to the sheriff's department. Several of the men jumped into the San Joaquin River to get away from the deputies. In an old building ...
Vandals wreck baseball field
Two Turlock men are facing vandalism charges after allegedly causing thousands of dollars in damage to the Turlock High School baseball field. Paul Mendoza, 28, and Andrew Stalnaker, 25, were arrested around 11 p.m. Friday in the 1600 block of E. Canal Drive after they spun out their vehicles in the high school baseball field, according to the Turlock Police Department. The damage to the field was estimated by the police department ...
Delhi driver strikes, kills Ceres bicyclist on 99
A Ceres woman was killed early Monday morning after she was struck by a vehicle as she pedaled a bicycle on Highway 99. The California Highway Patrol reported that the deadly accident occurred at 12:15 a.m. on the northbound freeway just south of Hatch Road. The victim was riding in the slow lane and her Schwinn bicycle had no lights. Due to a lack of street lighting, she was not seen until it was too ...
Drug take back event set for April
The Turlock Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host a drug drop off event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27, as part of National Take Back Day. Individuals can drop off potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs at the Turlock Police Department, located at 900 N. Palm St. The service is free and anonymous, and no questions will be asked. Last September, Americans turned in 244 tons ...
Drunk driver gets four years for Hilmar man’s death
A Waterford man will spend the next four years in prison for his role in a drunken driving collision that killed a Hilmar motorcyclist in 2011. Hugo Alfredo Huerta, 25, was convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after pleading no contest to the felony charge. He was sentenced Wednesday in Stanislaus County Superior Court to four years in state prison and ordered to pay $120,000 in restitution, according to the Stanislaus County ...
Save Mart settles with DAs on hazardous waste charges
The Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office, along with 34 other California district attorney's offices, have reached a settlement agreement with Save Mart Supermarkets over allegations of mishandling hazardous material. The settlement, which was filed in San Joaquin County Superior Court, resolves the allegations that the supermarket chain violated California laws for the safe storage, handling and disposal of hazardous waste generated from spills and customer returns of hazardous products. As part of ...
Turlock murderer denied parole for beating, stabbing Modesto couple
A Turlock man, who was convicted of a brutal double murder as a 17-year-old, was denied parole for multiple reasons, including his continued threat to public safety. Jeffrey Maria, now 51, was convicted on June 6, 1980, of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of robbery, residential burglary and use of a knife during the commission of the crimes. He was sentenced to life without parole as a 17-year-old. After an appeal, ...
Weapons seized in traffic stop
A stop for a minor vehicle code violation Wednesday night by Turlock's Criminal Apprehension and Gang Enforcement team led to the seizure of seven guns and the arrest of one man. Around 5:30 p.m. the officers pulled over a vehicle belonging to 19-year-old Francisco Soto in the area of N. Quincy Road and Monte Vista Avenue. During the traffic stop, Soto gave officers permission to search his vehicle and his residence, said ...
Turlock sex offender caught with child pornography
A Turlock man found with more than 600 images of child pornography on his computer has pled guilty in federal court to a felony charge of receipt of child pornography. Charles Albert Risley Jr., 54, entered his guilty plea Monday to the one felony count lodged against him, the Department of Justice reported. The case against Risley was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 ...
Turlock men stabbed outside Ceres bar
Two Turlock men were stabbed in a fight outside of a Fourth Street bar early Sunday, reported Ceres Police Department.
Hearing set for fatal shooting
A preliminary hearing for Gabriel Miranda, the man accused of shooting to death a 24-year-old Turlock man, has been set for Sept. 17. Miranda is facing a homicide charge for the fatal shooting of Simon White, who was killed in a drive-by shooting that occurred around 10:45 p.m. May 2, 2012, outside a home in the 100 block of Vermont Street. Miranda was taken into custody June 2 in Burley, Idaho and ...
Burglary suspect apprehended
An 18-year-old girl is facing a burglary charge despite her efforts to avoid arrest by running across a freeway. Krysta Lafrancis and a 17-year-old boy are accused of stealing from two businesses on Countryside Drive. According to the Turlock Police Department, the pair took items and concealed them in an empty purse. At one site store security contacted the pair and was escorting them back when Lafrancis made a run for it. ...
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