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Police search for suspects in drive-by shooting
The Turlock Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting that left four bullet holes in an occupied car Sunday night.
Man stabbed, beaten by six attackers
A speeding car that was stopped by the Turlock Police Department's Street Crimes Unit, turned out to be a man rushing himself to the hospital for a stab wound.
Woman fends of would-be purse snatchers
A 55-year-old Turlock woman, using a cane to help her walk, was able to fight off three teenagers trying to steal her purse Sunday morning.
Police canine missing
Buster, a police canine for the Manteca Police Department, has gone missing in Turlock. The Belgian Malinois was last seen on Saturday. His handler, Mark Rangel said the dog may have jumped over one of the fences in his back yard. Anyone seeing Buster is asked to contact Rangel at 417-2967 or the Manteca Police Department at 456-8100. A reward is being offered for Buster's safe return.
Vandals make off with Virgin Mary
A handmade Italian marble statue of the Virgin Mary was vandalized and stolen from a Turlock church Saturday night and the entire incident was caught on surveillance video.
Deputies find drug stash in deodorant can
A Turlock man wanted by the Merced County Sheriff's Department for narcotics violations, was arrested Tuesday in Delhi.
Homemade firecracker brings out bomb squad
A suspicious object found in Pedretti Park Wednesday afternoon prompted the evacuation of the park and a visit from the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department bomb squad.
Suspect charged with sex offense against daughter
A Delhi man is under arrest on accusations that he molested his biological daughter for five years and threatened to rape her, according to the Merced County Sheriff's Department.
Cat’s near death experience sends Hilmar man to jail
It's not uncommon for cats to have a distaste for water, but In Hilmar there is one feline who likely has a real abhorrence of it.
Maximum enforcement for holiday
The California highway Patrol will be conducting a maximum enforcement period for the Fourth of July weekend.
‘Zero tolerance’ casualty of suspected drunken driver
A Denair man suspected of drunken driving took out a zero tolerance sign, a no parking sign, and caused damage to his own vehicle, before heading back home.
Fire behind Assyrian club deemed suspicious
A fire of a modular building located behind the Assyrian-American Civic Club is being investigated as a possible arson.
Mother arrested for hitting 2-year-old
A Turlock woman was arrested on a child abuse charge after she allegedly bloodied her daughter's nose because she was crying.
Man charged with mailing drugs
A man who police suspect previously tried to ship drugs across the country, was arrested Monday morning.
Man jailed after locking dog in car
A report of a dog locked in a vehicle turned into an arrest of a man on weapon and drug charges.
Articles by Section - Crime
Road rage murder trial begins
The preliminary hearing for the man accused of beating to death an elderly man in an incident of road rage got underway Monday in Stanislaus County Superior Court.
Vandals target Hilmar homes
The Merced County Sheriff's Department is investigating a spate of vandalism in Hilmar that caused thousands of dollars in damage.
Thieves steal supplies from school garden
In recent month thieves have stolen over $400 worth of hand tools, bags of soil and gardening equipment from the Julien Elementary School garden.
Pursuit ends with arrest
A Hilmar man worried about being arrested for driving on a suspended license decided to try fleeing from a Merced County Sheriff's deputy, only to be caught and booked on multiple charges.
Stabbing victim uncooperative
A Turlock Police officer investigating a suspicious vehicle found a man with two stab wounds inside the vehicle.
SWAT surrounds Hughson apartment complex
A Hughson man is sitting behind bars in Stanislaus County Jail after allegedly shooting a man in the finger and sparking a four-hour standoff with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department SWAT team.
CVS to repay California for double billing
A multi-state investigation into alleged double billing by a national pharmacy chain as ended with a multi-million dollar settlement.
Auto dealership owners charged with bank fraud
Four Stanislaus County men and one Fresno County man, all connected with local auto dealerships, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on allegations of bank fraud.
New report bolsters efforts for protective equipment for prison guards
A push to mandate that all correctional officers be issued protective gear while working in the nation's prisons gained some momentum this week with the publication of a new government report.
Law enforcement nabs auto thief
The Stanislaus County Auto Theft Task Force apprehended a suspected auto thief that authorities say was responsible for stealing numerous vehicles and leading law enforcement on multiple pursuits.
Reyes found guilty for role in burning woman to death
The Merced County District Attorney's Office has earned a second conviction in the 2007 case of a Livingston woman burned to death over a drug debt.
Red Steer owner to stand trial for arson
Tracy Smith, the owner of the Red Steer in Turlock, and his cousin, Jeremy Britt, a one time employee of the eatery, will have to stand trial on charges that they set the fire that caused the closure of the popular eatery.
Fleeing burglar prompts lockdown
A man who went home for lunch interrupted a burglary and the suspect was caught by a school resource officer from Turlock High.
Man grabs purse in thwarted robbery
A man donning a strange disguise that violated all fashion rules, tried to rob a check cashing store Friday morning.
Suspect attacks nurse
A Turlock man already facing charges of hit and run was also charged with assault when he attacked a nurse.
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