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Drug raid nets five arrests
An ongoing narcotics investigation in Stanislaus County resulted in the arrest of five people and the seizure of drugs, cash, and guns Wednesday morning.
Hearing set to begin for mother accused of leaving her baby in Dumpster
On Nov. 8, 2008, a newborn baby girl wrapped up in a plastic shopping bag with clothing and towels was found dead in a Dumpster behind a Turlock grocery store. The grizzly discovery launched an exhaustive investigation that culminated with the arrest of the baby's mother on a homicide charge.
Few clues to comfort family of missing Keyes man
Back in the middle of January, Robert "Bobby" Tennison drove up to Humboldt County with his 17-year-old son and a friend. The three sold a dirt bike, had lunch together, and then Tennison left to visit friends, telling his son he would be return home to Keyes by bus the following Saturday.
Candlelight vigil for homicide victims
The Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office Victim Services Program will sponsor the 12th annual lighting of the Homicide Victims' Memorial Tree and Candlelight Vigil at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Citizens police academy
The Turlock Police Department will be hosting a Citizens Police Academy starting February of 2010, designed to give the participants a working knowledge of the department and the criminal justice system.
K-9 aids in arrest of shoplifter
A Turlock Police Department K-9 helped find the evidence that put a suspected shoplifter behind bars.
Dirt bike escape comes to a fruitless end
A 19-year-old Turlock man trying to out run a police officer while on a dirt bike was caught Saturday afternoon after a brief struggle.
Boyfriend charged with domestic violence
A dazed woman was found wandering a Turlock street Friday morning, saying she had been assaulted by her boyfriend.
Tip leads to stolen tanks
Several propane tanks stolen from the Hilmar area over the last week were recovered Tuesday at the Turlock flea market by the Merced County Sheriff's Department.
Red light runner causes crash
A woman who police say ran a red light, caused a collision that injured three, including a 13-month old baby.
Hilmar hit by propane thief
Twice in one week two Hilmar propane stores have been robbed of their tanks, the Merced County Sheriff's Department reported.
Robbery suspects apprehended
A 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon for an armed robbery of a Turlock music store.
Abduction attempt reported in Denair
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is investigating a possible kidnapping attempt in Denair of a high school student as she walked home Wednesday afternoon.
Man sustains head trauma in Winton bar beating
A 28-year-old man suffered a severe head injury after he was attacked by two to three men inside a Winton bar Sunday night.
Gun charges net prison time
A 19-year-old Turlock man was sentenced to six years in prison on illegal firearm charges, according to the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office.
Articles by Section - Crime
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.
State confiscates thousands of illegally owned guns
A six-week statewide sweep of individuals legally barred from owning firearms has resulted in the confiscation of 1,209 guns, the California Attorney General's Office announced Thursday.
Gang takedown sweeps through Central Valley
Two multi-agency operations led by the state attorney general's office, has resulted in the arrest of 131 suspected gang members over the last few days and the confiscation of weapons, narcotics and cash.
Woman arrested for filing false police reports
The Turlock woman who claimed she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted and then admitted it was a fabrication, was arrested Thursday after she recanted her recant.
Journey to justice
Three teenagers, two of whom are not even old enough to drive, will stand trial on murder charges and face the possibility of spending the majority of their lives behind bars if convicted for the shooting death of a 21-year-old Riverbank man.
Teen shot in drive-by
A 19-year-old man was wounded in a drive-by shooting Sunday night in Planada.
Former resident makes court appearance for toddler’s death
Chris Cheary, the 20-year-old former Turlock resident, entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment Monday on charges he murder his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter, Sophia Acosta.
Report of sexual assault falsified
The Turlock woman who told investigators on Monday that she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted, admitted on Tuesday that she made the entire story up.
Shooting had gang ties, says DA
The final days of testimony in the preliminary hearing of three teenagers accused of gunning down a man outside a convenience store focused on the allegations of their gang affiliation and if the shooting benefited the gang.
Ex-deputy enters not guilty plea
Amid a throng of media, protesters and supporters, Kari Abbey, the former Stanislaus County Sheriff's deputy, appeared in Stanislaus County Superior Court on Wednesday to plead not guilty to the charges against her, including one of murder for the death of Rita Elias, 31.
Former resident charged with 3-year-old’s brutal death
The former Turlock resident under a cloud of suspicion for the death of a toddler in the South Valley has been arrested by the Exeter Police department on multiple charges including murder, torture and sexual assault.
Teens face murder charges for Riverbank shooting
The question of whether three teenagers will have to answer for the shooting death of a 21-year-old Riverbank man will soon be decided by a Stanislaus County Superior Court judge.
More DUI arrests over holiday weekend
A Memorial Day holiday crackdown on suspected drunken drivers has resulted in the arrests of 65 people, according to the Turlock Police Department.
Murder of rap star nets Turlock brothers 80 years to life
The two Turlock brothers who were convicted of brazenly gunning down a rising rap performer at a memorial barbecue, will conceivably spend the rest of their lives behind bars.
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