Archive By Section - Crime
Young child witness to murder-suicide of parents
On a day meant to celebrate love and commitment, a man shot to death his estranged girlfriend in front of their 8-year-old son and then turned the gun on himself.
Correctional officer accused of smuggling tobacco
A guard at the John Latorraca Correctional facility in Merced was taken into custody Wednesday morning on allegations he was smuggling contraband into the jail.
Man charged with attempted murder for shooting at police
The suspect who opened fire on law enforcement coming to take him into custody for shooting at a Ceres police officer is now facing multiple charges of attempted murder of a peace officer.
Record haul made in drug raid
The largest marijuana bust in Stanislaus County was made Monday when local, state, and federal agents raided a grow operation in Crows Landing.
Fire, police officials testify in Red Steer arson hearing
The preliminary hearing for a Turlock restaurateur accused of setting fire to his popular eatery, got underway Tuesday, but because of scheduling conflicts, the hearing won't conclude and a ruling won't be issued for more than a month from now.
Suspect opens fire on police
A man, who is suspected of shooting at a Ceres police officer days earlier, was wounded during an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement Friday evening just outside of Turlock.
Test confirms boy’s identity
The DNA test samples submitted to the California Department of Justice have confirmed the child found in a canal Tuesday is that of 4-year-old Juliani Cardenas.
Special DUI enforcement for Super Bowl planned
Whether you're a Green Bay cheese head or part of the Steeler nation, or just watch for the commercials, the Turlock Police Department is reminding all football fans not to include drinking and driving in the Super Bowl celebrations.
Homeless man beaten, robbed
The Turlock Police Department is searching for a man who robbed a transient Sunday night.
Turlock bank robbed
Turlock Police detectives are investigating a bank robbery at the Oak Valley Community Bank by a lone man.
Crash claims life of Planada man
A 23-year-old Planada man is facing multiple felony charges including hit and run, stemming from a vehicle crash that left his passenger dead in a Merced Irrigation District canal.
County eighth in state for young homicide victims
Stanislaus County has one of the worst youth homicide rates in the state according to a newly released report.
Body of missing boy found in canal
The yellow and blue ribbons tied to the palm trees outside the Patterson Police Department that were a symbol of the hope and effort to bring Juliani Cardenas home safely whipped in the wind Tuesday afternoon as Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson made the grim announcement that a body matching that of the missing 4-year-old boy was pulled from the canal Tuesday morning.
Shoplifting case escalates to robbery charges
Two men attempting to shoplift items from a Turlock grocery store are now facing strong arm robbery charges after they fought with store employees.
Vandalism charges for brawlers
A brawl between several individuals resulted in felony vandalism charges for two men.
Articles by Section - Crime
Mother, son jailed for theft
A mother's attempt to get her son out of a shoplifting arrest ended with both of them arrested for petty theft. According to the Turlock Police Department, Evan Rice, 23, was observed taking a watch by Kohl's loss prevention agents and was detained. As loss prevention agents spoke with Evan Rice, his mother, 56-year-old Cheryl Rice entered the scene. Cheryl Rice allegedly told the loss prevention agents the watch belonged to ...
Officers catch auto burglary suspects
Two men remain jailed on burglary charges after they were allegedly seen breaking into a vehicle in a Turlock neighborhood. James McCormick, 35, and Gary Fleming, 42, were apprehended by Turlock Police officers after a witness reportedly saw them stealing property out of a vehicle in the 2300 block of Drew Avenue Wednesday morning. According to the witness, the two fled the scene in a pickup truck. An officer responding to the ...
Second suspect in Planada kidnap, rape case apprehended
The Merced County Sheriff's Department has arrested a second Planada man in the kidnapping and rape of a Los Angeles woman. The 26-year-old victim was kidnapped at knifepoint Jan. 4 from her Los Angeles home and taken to a shack in Planada, where she was sexually assaulted by her brother, Apolinar Cortez, 48, of Planada, according to the sheriff's department. The sheriff's department previously stated a second man assisted Cortez in the ...
Brother kidnaps, rapes sister
The Merced County Sheriff's Department arrested a Planada man Sunday on allegations he kidnapped and raped his sister. The suspect, 48-year-old Apolinar Cortez, was apprehended after his sister escaped from a shack where she had been held for more than a day. Cortez, along with an unidentified accomplice, traveled to the victim's Los Angeles residence Friday night and took the 26-year-old woman captive at knifepoint. Cortez told his sister he would kill ...
Teen found with firearms
The Turlock Police Department seized two weapons and arrested two teenagers Wednesday night. An officer made contact with the two teenagers around 10 p.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of N. Olive Avenue. One teenager ran from the scene, but was apprehended a short distance away. The second teen, 19-year-old Joseph Lopez stayed at the scene, but began acting suspicious, according to the police report. The officer spotted the handle of a ...
Three stabbed at party
The Turlock Police Department is investigating the stabbing of three individuals at a party shortly after the New Year was rung in. The male victims were attending a house party in the 1500 block of Bluethroat Drive with an estimated 30 to 40 other guests when the stabbings occurred. The details of what led up to the stabbing have not been released and no suspect information is available. One victim, a ...
Two arrested in drive-by shooting
Two men are facing attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting at a man as he walked along a Turlock street Tuesday morning. The 22-year-old victim was not wounded in the drive-by shooting reported shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday. The victim told Turlock Police detectives he was walking in the area of Columbia Avenue and S. Orange Street when a vehicle pulled up alongside him and an occupant fired a gun at him. ...
Son implicated in death of father
A Delhi man wanted for questioning in the shooting death of his 67-year-old father was apprehended Thursday at a truck stop in Lodi. An arrest warrant for 35-year-old Jason Curtis Reed was issued Tuesday morning after Merced County Sheriff's detectives found his father, J.D. Reed, shot to death in his bed. Reed lived at the Delhi home in the 9000 block of Sycamore Street with his father, but had been missing since ...
Escapee apprehended in Winton; woman arrested as accomplice
Three days after escaping from a Merced County jail facility, a Merced man was found hiding under a pile of clothes in a Winton home. After following several leads over the course of three days, Merced County Sheriff's Tactical and Reconnaissance Team tracked 39-year-old Adrian Hicks to an address in the 6200 block of Santa Fe Avenue in Winton. After surrounding the house and searching the interior, Hicks was found hiding under a ...
Fatal shooting claims one; suspect jailed
The year came to a close with Turlock Police detectives investigating the city's third homicide for the year. On Saturday a 35-year-old Turlock man was fatally shot outside a Turlock home. The victim has been identified as David Hernandez. A day later the Turlock Police Department was reporting that they had taken the suspected shooter, identified as Ernesto Negrete, 20, of Turlock, into custody. A motive for the shooting has not ...
Police still seek victim in shooting
The Turlock Police Department continues to investigate a shooting that as of yet has not led to a gunshot victim. The sound of shots fired was reported around 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the 2600 block of Oxford Court. When officers arrived they found a busted garage door in the driveway, but no one at the house, Turlock Police Lt. Nino Amirfar said. Inside the home investigators found evidence that a shooting ...
Auto thieves don’t take holidays
After toasting friends and family with champagne and watching the ball drop in Times Square, it might be a wise idea to check on the vehicles parked outside, because New Year's Day is the second highest holiday with incidents of vehicle theft.
Shoplifter should have had a list
A Turlock man attempting to steal merchandise from a Target store for the second time on the same day, ended up under arrest after officers tracked him to his home. Demetrious Montoya, 24, allegedly stole merchandise from target on Tuesday. According to the Turlock Police Department, Montoya returned to the store on Countryside Drive Tuesday afternoon and stole additional items. As Montoya was leaving the store he was confronted by officers, but ...
Rumors of violence at schools unfounded
Rumors on social media sites speculating violent encounters at Turlock's two high schools prompted additional police patrols at both sites, but no problems were reported. There were unspecified threats of violence floating around social media sites in response to the Mayan calendar end of the world predictions set for Friday. Turlock Police spokesperson Officer Mayra Lewis said additional officers were present at both Turlock and Pitman high schools on Friday, along with ...
Man walking Turlock street with loaded shotgun
Turlock Police officers responding to a call of a suspicious person ended up arresting a man walking around with a shotgun. Officers were called to the 1000 block of Geer Road around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday when a caller reported a suspicious person carrying a duffle bag. The officers found 37-year-old Matthew Arraiz carrying a duffle bag in the area. According to the police report, Arraiz ignored the officers and continued walking. <p ...
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