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Deputies chase drunk suspect through Hilmar
A suspected drunken driver led Merced County Sheriff deputies on a high speed chase through Hilmar early Tuesday and ended up being apprehended as he and his three passengers tried to hide on a rural piece of property.
Youth soccer embezzler gets two years in prison
Anita Ybarra, the Keyes woman convicted of stealing several thousands of dollars from the Turlock Youth Soccer Association, was sentenced to two years in prison Monday in Stanislaus County Superior Court.
Marijuana bust at Delhi trailer
A report of trespassing and possible utility theft, led Merced county Sheriff's deputies to a large scale marijuana grow operating out of a Delhi home.
Sheriff warns of phony detective trying to get personal data
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is warning to be on the lookout for a man impersonating a detective with the department.
Fire fighter victim of auto burglary
Two Turlock men landed in jail Friday morning on the suspicion they broke into a vehicle at the Turlock Rural Fire Department.
New online options for sheriff’s department
In an effort to improve their public access and efficiency, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department has launched a new Web site that will allow for online reporting of some crimes.
Man jailed for golf cart thefts
The mystery of the disappearing golf carts from the Turlock Golf and Country Club came to a likely close Dec. 24, with the arrest of a suspect in the thefts.
Gun discharge lands three in jail
Three Ballico men started the New Year off by sitting in a Merced County Jail cell for shooting a gun into the air.
County sees increase in DUI arrests
The campaign to take drunken drivers off the road during the busy holiday season saw an increase in the number of arrests, according to the latest figures released by the Turlock Police Department.
Proactive policing key to 2010 success
The Journal asked Turlock Police Chief Gary Hampton to look back at 2010 and ahead for 2011. The following is his perspective on the city's past and future. Q. What successes did the Turlock Police Department have last year?
Protecting the community, despite devastating cuts
The Journal asked Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson to look back at 2010 and ahead for 2011. The following is his perspective on the county's past and future. Q. What successes did the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department have last year?
Teen arrested for beating up younger brother
A sibling argument turned serious when a 13-year-old Winton girl hit her 12-year-old brother hard enough to send him to the hospital.
Undersheriff retires
Stanislaus County Undersheriff William "Bill" Heyne will be retiring from the sheriff's department on Jan. 4, 2011, it was announced this week.
DUI offenders face stiff penalties
Drunk or high drivers charged with Driving Under the Influence face steep, state-mandated penalties – even for first-time offenders.
Avoid the 12 agencies conduct first ever ignition interlock device compliance check
Local law enforcement agencies are making a statement: If you drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will be caught and convicted. And once convicted, you will be held accountable for the terms of your court-ordered probation.
Articles by Section - Crime
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.
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.
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