Archive By Section - Crime
Marijuana grow busted near school
More than 500 marijuana plants were discovered growing on a Turlock parcel near an elementary school, the Turlock Police Department reported.
Burglary suspect nabbed in front of police department
A Turlock woman, who was reporting a break-in at her apartment to law enforcement, spotted the alleged burglar in the parking lot of the Turlock Police Department.
Charges mount for foursome arrested after chase
The identities of the four men apprehended in Turlock on July 25 in a vehicle with 25 pounds of marijuana and a sawed-off shotgun have been released by law enforcement.
Knife-wielding man threatens harm to officers
A Turlock man, who armed himself with a butcher knife and threatened Turlock police officers with explosive devices, was taken into custody Monday night after he was shot with a Taser gun.
Woman found dead in Merced jail cell
A former Turlock resident died while in custody at the John Latorraca Correctional Center in Merced, while her daughter waited outside for her release.
Police pursuit ends with shootout
A pursuit of an armed man that began outside a Turlock motel Saturday morning ended a few miles away in Merced County with the suspect shot dead by Turlock Police officers after an allegedly attempted carjacking.
Pursuit of shooting suspects ends in Turlock neighborhood
Four men suspected of shooting a sawed-off shotgun in Denair were arrested after a high-speed pursuit ended in a Turlock neighborhood behind Walmart.
Hughson men killed in exchange of gunfire
The two men found dead at a Hughson home that was the scene of a stand-off with law enforcement Wednesday afternoon were killed in an exchange of gunfire with each other, according to law enforcement.
23 dead or dying goats found at Turlock home
Turlock Animal Services staff not only had their hands full dealing with the annual runaway pet season last week, they also had to house 75 goats and one calf after a report of animal cruelty.
AMBER Alert system helps in safe return of 234 children
For a decade now the AMBER Alert system here in California has been helping missing children reunite with their families. Since July 2002, this program has led to the safe recovery of 234 children.
Homicide victim’s mother still waiting for ‘justice’
On Aug. 12, 2008, Christie Henson was given the devastating news that her son, 25-year-old Mark Henson II, had been stabbed to death. As the days approach the four-year anniversary of her son's death, Henson is still waiting for the day when her son's accused killer will stand trial.
Auto theft thwarted
A Turlock man's plan to steal an unattended pickup truck went awry when he couldn't get out of the parking lot quick enough.
Police investigate shooting
The Turlock Police Department is seeking information about a drive-by shooting reported early Friday morning.
Mother pleads not guilty for daughter’s death
The Turlock woman arrested for killing her daughter has entered a not guilty plea for the charges against her.
Attack at Batman screening shocks locals, doesn’t stop ticket sales
The news that at least 12 people were killed and 59 wounded when a gunman opened fire in a crowded Colorado movie theatre during a showing of the new Batman film early Friday morning shocked the nation and local residents.
Articles by Section - Crime
Police break up Turlock parking lot party
A coordinated effort between multiple law enforcement agencies Friday night resulted in the dismantling of an unsanctioned quasi car show setting up in a parking lot of a Turlock grocer, and saw dozens cited for multiple infractions.
Who’s calling? Could be a scammer
Local law enforcement is warning that the ringing telephone may be a harbinger of some crooked cons trying to weasel into people's wallets.
Sheriff’s investigate two separate fatalities of local men
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is investigating the gunshot deaths of two local men in the county.
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