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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
Victim flees carjackers
The Turlock Police Department is investigating a carjacking that occurred Friday night.
Auto thief apprehended
A man's attempt to steal a motorcycle from a repair shop was cut short when he was confronted by Turlock police officers.
Extra patrols look to enforce motorcyclist safety
In an effort to keep motorcyclists safe, the Turlock Police Department is planning a day of enforcement.
Judge gives embezzler two years in federal prison
A Delhi woman previously convicted of embezzling money from a bank was sentenced to two years and three months in federal prison Wednesday at the conclusion of a hearing at the U.S. District Court in Fresno.
Support growing for new ‘Caylee’s Law’
The outrage over the not guilty verdict for Casey Anthony has spurred one woman to initiate a campaign that would make it a felony to not report a child missing or dead.
No bail reduction in road rage case
A Stanislaus County Superior Court judge opted to not reduce the bail for a Turlock man accused of beating a Hilmar man to death in an alleged case of road rage, despite the vigorous argument from the defense attorney about the unfair treatment his client is experiencing.
Keyes school vandalized
The air conditioning units at Spratling Middle School in Keyes were hit by vandals over the past week, causing an estimated $34,000 in damage, according to school officials.
Police search for runaway
The Turlock Police Department is seeking a missing teenager that was last seen in April.
Home invaders terrorize family at wrong house
Two adult women and a 2-year-old girl were held at gunpoint by three men who burst through the door of their Delhi home Tuesday morning.
Judge hints at changes to bail of former sheriff’s deputy
A pretrial motion seeking more time for discovery was granted Thursday for the defense team representing Kari Abbey, the former Stanislaus County Sheriff's deputy charged with murder.
Names of CHP officers involved in shooting released
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department has released the names of the three California Highway Patrol officers involved in a shooting Saturday night, but the circumstances that led up to the fatal encounter remains unknown.
Big house awaits ‘Poodle Bandit’
The man who earned the moniker of the "Poodle Bandit" because of the curly gray wig he donned during his bank heists, is headed to prison.
Murder suspect’s bail amount unfair, says defense attorney
The bail review hearing for a Turlock man accused of beating a man to death was postponed Monday because his defense attorney says a prosecutor is refusing to accept a subpoena.
Man shot by CHP officers
An armed man, believed to be suicidal, was shot to death by three California Highway Patrol officers Saturday night along a stretch of road between Turlock and Patterson.
Authorities seek serial robber
Local law enforcement agencies are on the look-out for a serial robber who has struck at 10 different locations in Stanislaus County.
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