Archive By Section - Crime
Cat-loving neighborhood plagued by feline shooter
Owen, an orange tabby, may have begrudgingly surrendered one of his nine lives, but the Watling family is just happy to have him home again after finding him shot several times with a pellet gun.
Murder trial delayed for another year
The two Turlock teenagers and the Riverbank man accused of gunning down a 21-year-old man outside a convenience store will have to wait for almost a year before a Stanislaus County jury decides their fates.
Bar fight ends with arrest
The Turlock Police Department arrested a man Sunday night on allegations he tried to run someone over with his car.
Hate crimes down across state
The number of hate crimes in California decreased slightly in 2011, according to a new report from the state's Attorney General Office.
Hearing set for Turlock mother accused of murder
A preliminary hearing for the Turlock woman accused of murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter has been set for March 1 in Stanislaus County Superior Court.
Huge marijuana plants seized in Turlock raid
An ongoing investigation by the Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency aimed at dismantling large illegal marijuana grows across the county continued with three raids this week, including one in Turlock that had some of the largest plants ever seized by the task force.
Civil suit claims sheriff’s deputy interfered with fatal hit and run
The parents of a bicyclist killed in a hit and run collision on a Turlock country road have filed a civil suit against the woman driving the car, as well as her parents and a Stanislaus County Sheriff's sergeant.
Search turns up explosive device in Denair
The search of a burglary suspect's home in Denair by Stanislaus County Sheriff's deputies led to the discovery of a homemade explosive device and prompted a visit from the department's bomb squad.
Convicted killer gets 25 to life
Almost 10 months after being convicted of first-degree murder for the death of a Hughson man, 33-year-old Turlock resident Darren Merenda was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
Parolee caught burglarizing home
An armed Turlock man was arrested for burglary after he was caught with his arms full of stolen property inside a residence Monday morning.
Turlock man nabbed in unemployment fraud investigation
A Turlock man is among six defendants arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigations on allegations of an unemployment and disability scheme that resulted in a loss of more than $5 million for the Employment Development Department.
Hilmar man robbed of pot plants by fake DEA agents
Four men claiming to be agents with the Drug Enforcement Agency robbed a Hilmar man at gunpoint of his marijuana plants, the Merced County Sheriff's Department reported.
Sex offender sweep nets three
The Turlock Police Department conducted a compliance sweep of registered sex offenders in Turlock, resulting in the arrest of three individuals.
DUI arrests down
The Summer/Labor Day National Anti-DUI crackdown has resulted in a number of DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 12 DUI deployments in Stanislaus County.
One arrested after Molotov cocktail damages vacant business
Police arrested a Turlock man after witnesses saw him throw something at a vacant building, setting it ablaze.
Articles by Section - Crime
CHP targets aggressive motorists
The California Highway Patrol will be conducting a crackdown on aggressive drivers traveling along Highway 99 beginning Friday.
Teen arrested for making hashish oil
A parole check of a Turlock man Wednesday afternoon led to the discovery of a makeshift hashish lab and the arrest of a 17-year-old boy.
Turlock mother’s determination not dampened by donation thief
Stephanie Shabazian is used to overcoming setbacks.
Police find suspect in attic
A Turlock man tried to avoid arrest by running from officers and then taking refuge in a stranger's attic.
Stolen gun recovered in pursuit
A short but speedy pursuit ended with the arrest of an 18-year-old man and the recovery of a stolen shotgun.
Woman steals vehicle from car lot
A Turlock woman is standing accused of stealing a sports utility vehicle from an auto dealership then crashing it shortly afterwards.
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