Archive By Section - Crime
Stray bullet story a tall-tale
A 22-year-old man wounded in the leg by a gunshot told police it was from a stray bullet, only to admit later that he had accidentally shot himself.
Burglary arrests
A traffic stop on a vehicle that matched one seen leaving a burglary led to the arrest of four people and the recovery of stolen property, including a car, according to the Turlock Police Department.
Accused Turlock youth soccer embezzler has prior conviction
The Keyes woman accused of stealing money from the Turlock Youth Soccer Association has a prior conviction for embezzlement, according to the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office.
Turlock Police to hire gang prevention coordinator
A federal crime fighting grant of more than $50,000 will be put to use in Turlock to help turn the tide of gang activity.
Soccer association victim of embezzlement
A Keyes woman is facing criminal charges of embezzling thousands of dollars from the Turlock Youth Soccer Association.
Suspect fires shots at robbery victim
A man who was robbed at a Turlock convenience store was shot at multiple times when he gave chase in his car after the suspects, according to the Turlock Police Department.
Pursuit ends with crash, arrest
A Delhi man was arrested on multiple charges after fleeing police in a stolen car. The pursuit came to an end with a crash, but the suspect, Tommy Kong, 20, still tried to make a get away on foot, Turlock Police Lt. Ron Reid said. A traffic stop on Kong was initiated around 9 a.m. Monday in the area of South Beech and Columbia streets for going 75 mph in a residential area, Reid said. ...
Dropping the drugs
The Drop the Drugs event in the parking lot of the Save Mart on Geer Road saw a steady turnout Tuesday as people dropped off their unused prescription and over the counter medications.
Courthouse kiosk at police station
The Turlock City Council approved the installation of a Stanislaus County Superior Court kiosk inside the Turlock Police Department on Tuesday night, saving residents a trip to Modesto to conduct court business.
Suspects sought in birthday party shoot-out
A birthday party in Keyes looked more like a scene from the wild west when neighbors took up arms against one another.
Two injured in Denny’s shooting
Two people were injured early Saturday morning when gunfire erupted outside the Denny's restaurant in Turlock.
Arrest made in death of Delhi teen
Merced County Sheriff's detectives have arrested an 18-year-old Delhi man for the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old Delhi teen in Hilmar.
Crosswalk violators caught red-handed
As the school year gets underway again, the Turlock Police Department is giving drivers a reminder about the rules of the road - in particular, yield to pedestrians.
Suspect arrested in 16 year old murder case
A former Turlock resident suspected of shooting a man in 1993 was arrested Tuesday in Chicago after 16 years of living on the run.
Open house and Safety Fair
The Turlock Police Department is inviting the public to learn about crime prevention and their operations and programs at the 4th Annual Open House and Safety Fair.
Articles by Section - Crime
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.
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.
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