Turlock Area News

On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, at 12:16 pm, a Turlock Police officer near Tractor Supply Company, 201 N Walnut Rd, Turlock, noticed and got out with a suspect from a call he had handled earlier in the day.

The officer identified the man as Steve Davis, 42, of Palmdale.

Earlier, there was a call alleging that Davis had threatened to shoot the manager of the Starbucks in the same shopping center.

The victim was brought to Davis and was able to positively identify him as who had made the threat.

Davis was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of threatening to commit a crime which will result in death or great bodily injury to another person.

On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, at 5:47 pm, a Turlock Police officer near Auto Zone, 1272 Geer Rd, Turlock, got out with four suspicious men after he had learned that they had refused to leave the property after being asked to by the manager.

The officer identified the four subjects, including Claymond Short, 32, of Dixon.

When the officer had his dispatcher run the four, he discovered that Short had a $20,000 misdemeanor bench warrant out of Stanislaus County for drawing or exhibiting a deadly weapon other than a firearm in a rude or threatening manner.

Short was arrested and a search of his person incident to arrest led to the discovery of a concealed dirk or dagger.

Short was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, as well as his warrant.

It should be noted that Short has a thing with brandishing knives and carrying them concealed on his person. He was arrested in the same parking lot less than a month ago for pulling a knife on someone and threatening them with it. At that time, he stated that he had a “license to carry weapons on file” because his family was being held for ransom, even though those don’t exist for knives.

On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, at 1:45 pm, Turlock Police investigators arrested a teenager in connection to the assault with a firearm that had occurred the night of Friday, May 26th, near the intersection of W Main St and N Beech St, Turlock.

Recently, investigators were able to identify one of their three shooters as a 16-year-old male who they’ve recently had frequent run-ins with, and obtained a felony Ramey warrant against him for attempted murder, discharging a firearm at an inhabited structure or vehicle, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon or person addicted to a narcotic, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, and carrying a concealed firearm.

Investigators were able to get the teen to go to the Turlock Public Safety Facility where they arrested him without incident.

The teen was booked into Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall on his warrant.

Two shooters remain outstanding.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist in it is encouraged to call Investigator Alex Jimenez at 209-668-6518.

On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, at 11:32 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported suspicious person at Starbucks, 2201 W Main St, Turlock, who had been at the business for about six hours with a dog.

When officers arrived on scene, they found and contacted a person who identified themselves as Tommie Smith, 39, of Modesto.

When officers had their dispatcher run Smith, they discovered that they had a no-bail felony bench warrant out of Stanislaus County for elder or dependant adult abuse or endangerment under circumstances likely to produce great bodily harm or death.

Smith was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on their warrant.

On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, at 1:34 am, a Turlock Police officer near Oak Park Apartments, 1700 N Tully Rd, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s driver as Giovanni Bell, 34, of Los Angeles.

While speaking with Bell, the officer noticed that he was displaying objective symptoms of being under the influence, so he removed him from his vehicle and asked him if he’d be willing to participate in standardized field sobriety tests. Bell agreed and completed the tests.

Based on the totality of the circumstances, the officer determined Bell was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested.

Bell provided two breath samples at the scene as required by California’s implied consent law. The breath samples revealed that Bell had a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater.

During a search of Bell’s vehicle incident to arrest, the officer located metal knuckles and pepper spray.

Bell was discovered to have prior felony convictions, thus being prohibited from possessing pepper spray.

Bell was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of possession of metal knuckles, possession of a tear gas weapon by a convicted felon or person convicted of an assault crime, driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater, and driving with a suspended driver’s license due to a DUI conviction.

Bell was also issued an administrative driver’s license suspension order by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and his vehicle was impounded.

On Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, at 6:48 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of E Main St and N Center St, Turlock, observed a man riding a dirt bike at a high rate of speed without a helmet or license plate, so he began following him.

While the officer was behind the dirt biker, he continued riding at a high rate of speed and began blowing through stop signs.

Eventually, the officer attempted to stop the dirt biker near the intersection of E Marshall St and N Johnson Rd, however, he refused to stop and a pursuit ensued.

The dirt biker went northbound on N Johnson Rd, eastbound on E Canal Dr, and continued eastbound past N Daubenberger Rd in the dirt along the canal.

The officer was unable to follow the dirt biker past that point and last noticed him somewhere in an orchard off of N Verduga Rd.

The pursuit covered a total distance of less than a mile within about a minute.

The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s helicopter arrived in the area a short time later and checked the area for the dirt biker, however, was unable to locate him.

The dirt bike was described to be a small red and white 150cc and its rider was described as a white male adult with long hair last seen wearing a black hat, tan t-shirt, shorts, and black Crocs.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist in it is encouraged to call Officer Salvador De La Cruz at 209-668-1200.

On Monday, June 5th, 2023, at 9:36 pm, a Turlock Police officer near Comfort Suites, 191 N Tully Rd, Turlock, observed a woman kicking a vehicle in the parking lot, so he attempted to get out with her.

When the woman noticed the officer, she threw miscellaneous items at his patrol vehicle and attempted to walk away. The officer was able to physically stop the woman and place her in handcuffs, at which point she became aggressive and spit on him.

The woman was identified as Breanna Mays, 29, of Winton, and was determined to be under the influence of narcotics.

Mays was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of assault and disorderly conduct.

After Mays was arrested, it was discovered that she had also kicked a second vehicle that the officer hadn’t seen.

On Monday, June 5th, 2023, at 4:27 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of W Canal Dr and N Tully Rd, Turlock, was assisting a different officer investigating a vehicle collision.

The officer contacted and identified Anthony Razo, 20, of Turlock, who had been in one of the involved vehicles.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Razo, he discovered that he had a $50,000 felony warrant out of Merced County for carrying a loaded firearm, participating in a criminal street gang, and drawing or exhibiting a firearm in a rude or threatening manner.

Razo was arrested and transported to a local hospital for medical clearance due to being involved in the collision.

Afterward, Razo was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant.

On Sunday, June 4th, 2023, at 8:29 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of W Canal Dr and N Broadway, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s driver as Michael Fudge, 28, of Stevinson.

While speaking with Fudge, the officer noticed that he was displaying objective symptoms of being under the influence and Fudge admitted to drinking, so he removed him from his vehicle and asked him if he’d be willing to participate in standardized field sobriety tests. Fudge agreed and completed the tests.

Based on the totality of the circumstances, the officer determined that Fudge was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested.

Fudge provided two breath samples at the scene as required by California’s implied consent law. The breath samples revealed that Fudge had a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater.

It should also be noted that Fudge had a child in the vehicle with him.

Fudge was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of child abuse or endangerment under circumstances likely to produce great bodily harm or death, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater. He was also issued an administrative driver’s license suspension order by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and his vehicle was impounded.

The child was released to a family member.

On Monday, June 5th, 2023, at 1:21 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported suspicious vehicle parked in front of a residence in the 400 block of Locust St, Turlock.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a maroon 2005 Scion xB that had had its back window shot out.

Officers located eight shell casings in the roadway which they examined, collected, and booked into evidence.

There had been calls reporting sounds of shots heard in the area about an hour prior, however, officers were unable to locate anything when they drove through that time.

No witnesses were available, however, information indicates that the incident was likely gang retaliation that had stemmed from a different shooting a week prior.

No injuries were reported and no suspect information is available.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist in it is encouraged to call Officer Brett Conrad at 209-668-1200.

On Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, at 3:38 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported suspicious person at Target, 3000 Countryside Dr, Turlock, who was known to shoplift.

The business reported that the subject was Kyle Jensen, 31, of Turlock, who they had identified from previous incidents. Officers discovered that Jensen was on searchable probation for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon or person addicted to a narcotic.

When officers arrived on scene, they located Jensen inside the business, detained him, and conducted a probation search of his person. During that search, officers discovered a fixed-blade knife that had been concealed, burglary tools, and drug paraphernalia.

Jensen was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, possession of burglary tools, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

On Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, at 9:44 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported suspicious person at CVS, 3100 Geer Rd, Turlock, who the business knew to shoplift.

The business reported that there was a man sitting in a vehicle in a handicap parking stall waiting for the woman to exit.

A few minutes later, the woman left the business, got into the vehicle, and the duo began driving off, however, the business was unsure if she had actually stolen anything this time.

Officers arrived in the area within a minute, located the vehicle, and stopped it near the intersection of Geer Rd and Hedstrom Ave.

Officers contacted and identified the vehicle’s two occupants, including driver Ramon Gonzalez, 41, of Turlock.

When officers had their dispatcher run Gonzalez, they discovered that he had a $255,555 local misdemeanor bench warrant for obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duty.

Gonzalez was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant.

It’s currently unknown if the woman had actually stolen anything from the business, however, if she did, the business didn’t wany anything done about it.

On Friday, June 2nd, 2023, at 9:00 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported burglary at a residence in the 600 block of Twentieth Century Blvd, Turlock, after a woman who was not home had seen a man on a live surveillance feed attempting to kick in her front door.

The caller then stated that the man had successfully forced entry and that her husband and his friend were almost at the residence.

Officers arrived on scene within minutes and found no one at the residence, however, received an update from the caller that her husband and his friend had chased the man to the Walgreens parking lot where he had brandished a knife at them.

Officers arrived at Walgreens and contacted the three near the pharmacy drive-through, detaining the suspect, Jose Rodriguez, 35, of Turlock.

When officers had their dispatcher run Rodriguez, they discovered that he was on probation for carrying a concealed dirk or dagger and obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duty.

Officers began investigating and determined that no property had actually been taken from the residence and neither was a knife brandished, however, there was damage to the residence’s front door frame from forced entry.

Rodriguez was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of attempted burglary.

On Thursday, June 1st, 2023, at 7:47 pm, Turlock Police officers arrived at a residence in the 200 block of Oleander Ln, Turlock, to conduct follow-up in a larceny investigation.

While at the residence, officers contacted their suspect, Jasmine Martinez, 27, of Turlock, and arrested her for her involvement in an incident that had occurred on Tuesday, May 23rd, at Salon Two Zero Nine, 625 E Main St.

Martinez was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of possession of the personal identifying information of another with the intent to defraud and grand theft.

On Friday, June 2nd, 2023, at 2:56 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported verbal disturbance at the bus stop in front of Walmart, 2111 Fulkerth Rd, Turlock, between a man and a woman.

When officers arrived on scene, they contacted the couple who didn’t want to report any crimes.

Officers identified the two, including Jeremy Cobb, 33, of Turlock.

When officers had their dispatcher run the two, they discovered that Cobb had a $100,500 felony bench warrant out of Stanislaus County for assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury.

Cobb was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant.

On Thursday, June 1st, 2023, at 11:44 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported suspicious person at Central Park, 101 S Golden State Blvd, Turlock, who was soliciting women for sex.

When officers arrived on scene, they found and contacted a man later identified as Darian Estrada, 29, of Turlock, near the railroad tracks behind the park who matched the suspect description.

Estrada was obviously too intoxicated to care for himself and had an injury to his face caused by reportedly being punched.

Throughout the investigation, officers were told that Estrada had offered to pay $300 for a girlfriend.

Estrada was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of disorderly conduct.

On Thursday, June 1st, 2023, at 3:51 pm, the Turlock Police Department came out requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspects in several aggravated assaults that had occurred throughout the city the three prior evenings.

At least two suspects have been going around in a vehicle shooting innocent victims on the streets with paintballs, causing minor to moderate injuries. As of Thursday afternoon, there were at least nine different reports with the victims’ ages ranging from 13 to 77.

On Monday, May 29th, there was one incident reported at 8:15 pm at the intersection of E Monte Vista Ave and Geer Rd.

On Tuesday, May 30th, there were three incidents reported. The first occurred at 7:40 pm at the intersection of S Orange St and Montana Ave, the second occurred at 8:00 pm at Broadway Park, and the third occurred at 8:15 pm at one of the three Mister Car Wash locations in the city.

On Wednesday, May 31st, there were five incidents reported. The first occurred at 6:00 pm at Days Inn, the second occurred at 6:55 pm at the intersection of N Johnson Rd and E Hawkeye Ave, the third occurred at 6:58 in the 2100 block of E Tuolumne Rd, the fourth occurred at 7:00 pm at the intersection of E Monte Vista Ave and N Berkeley Ave, and the fifth occurred at 8:00 pm in the 700 block of Lambert Way.

The victim of the incident that occurred in the 2100 block of E Tuolumne Rd was an elderly woman who required an ambulance.

The suspect vehicle is described as a gray 2013-2016 Honda Civic with tinted windows.

The Turlock Police Department would like to remind members of the public to be aware of their surroundings, immediately report any similar or suspicious activity, and attempt to obtain a license plate if able to do so safely.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist in it is encouraged to call Detective Francisco Navarro at 209-664-7319.

On Wednesday, May 31st, 2023, at 2:21 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported shoplifting in progress at Kohl’s, 2751 Countryside Dr, Turlock.

An on-duty detective who was conducting follow-up in a separate shoplifting case at a neighboring business heard the call, made his way over to Kohl’s, and stopped two women who were leaving the business in a vehicle.

Both of the women were identified, including Katrice Davis, 44, of Sacramento.

Patrol officers arrived a short time later and began their investigation, learning from loss prevention that Davis had dropped the merchandise that they believed she was about to steal before exiting the business, however, they were able to identify her as the suspect from another shoplifting incident that had occurred on Friday, May 12th. During that incident, over $950 worth of merchandise was taken.

Davis was arrested and the vehicle that she was in was searched. During that search, officers located and seized what they believed to be stolen merchandise unrelated to the Kohl’s incident in May. It was later confirmed that the items had been stolen from a retail store in Riverbank earlier that same day.

Davis was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on two counts of grand theft.

On Wednesday, May 31st, 2023, at 11:19 am, a Turlock Police officer near McDonald’s, 2400 Geer Rd, Turlock, noticed and got out with a suspicious person.

The officer identified the man as Michael Ortiz, 20, of Merced, and had his dispatcher run him. The officer discovered that Ortiz had a $100,000 felony Ramey warrant out of Merced County for assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm.

Ortiz was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant, where he will ultimately be picked up by Merced County and transported to their jail.

On Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, at 4:23 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported robbery that had just occurred at Planet Fitness, 1360 W Main St, Turlock, after a man had hit a disabled victim and forcefully taken his walking cane.

When officers arrived on scene, they contacted the victim who gave them a good suspect description and stated that he knew the suspect’s first name was Michael.

Officers began searching the area and eventually located a man matching the suspect description with a walking cane at Columbia Park.

Officers contacted the man and identified him as Michael Marcrum, 43, of Turlock. When officers had their dispatcher run Marcrum, they discovered that he was on probation and parole and had several different bench warrants. The first two were $1,000 misdemeanor ones out of Stanislaus County for trespassing, the third was a $25,000 local misdemeanor one for battery, the fourth and fifth were $25,000 local misdemeanor ones for contempt of court, and the fifth was a no-bail felony one for violation of parole.

The victim’s cane was recovered and returned to him. He was also able to identify Marcum as the suspect through a photo.

Marcrum was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of robbery, as well as his warrants.

On Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, at 4:14 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to reported fraudulent activity at Walgreens, 1591 Geer Rd, Turlock, after it had been discovered that an employee had been taking cash out of the drawer during the span of the past two months which totaled about $1,200.

The employee, Macario Aguilar, 25, of Turlock, was standing by in the office with loss prevention after admitting to the allegations, however, did not know that the police had been called.

Officers arrived on scene and interviewed Aguilar, ultimately arresting him.

Aguilar was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of embezzlement.

On Monday, May 29th, 2023, at 12:41 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported hit and run that had just occurred at David’z Tacos, 1030 East Ave, Turlock, with a witness on a bicycle following the suspect who had hit the taco trailer.

While officers were responding, they were informed by the witness that the suspect in a white 2012 Ford F-350 had noticed him and threatened to run him over.

When officers arrived in the area, they located the suspect in the driveway of a residence in the 100 block of W F St where he had collided with a 2001 Ford Expedition.

Officers contacted the suspect and identified him as Darrel Canada, 44, of Hilmar. When they had their dispatcher run him, they discovered that he had a suspended driver’s license due to prior DUI convictions.

Canada displayed objective symptoms of being under the influence, however, refused to participate in standardized field sobriety tests or blow into a preliminary alcohol screening device.

Officers then spoke with the witness, who stated that after Canada had threatened to run him over, he attempted to do so but failed which is how the second collision with the Expedition had occurred.

Based on the totality of the circumstances, officers determined that Canada was under the influence of alcohol and arrested him.

Canada refused to provide a chemical sample as required by California’s implied consent law, so he was transported to a local hospital for a forceful blood draw after a search warrant was obtained.

Afterward, he was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury, and fleeing the scene of an accident resulting in property damage. He was also issued an administrative driver’s license suspension order by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and his vehicle was impounded.

No one suffered any injuries as a result of either of the two collisions and all three vehicles only sustained minor damage.

It’s currently unknown how the first collision with the taco trailer occurred.

On Sunday, May 28th, 2023, at 4:44 pm, a Turlock Police officer near Dutcher Middle School, 1441 Colorado Ave, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s four occupants, driver Alonzo Saldana, 18, of Turlock, another adult male, and two juvenile males.

When the officer had his dispatcher run the four, he discovered that the adult passenger and one of the juveniles were on searchable probation, while the other juvenile didn’t have any record on file.

Due to all four subjects appearing nervous and two of their searchable probation statuses, they were all removed from the vehicle and detained in handcuffs so a probation search could be conducted.

During the probation search, officers located three loaded handguns, two of which were hidden in unusual places, a 30-round magazine for one of them, and a drum magazine for another one of them. Officers also located an identification card for the juvenile who didn’t have any record on file, discovered he had lied about who he was and was also on searchable probation, and discovered that one of the guns had been reported stolen out of Texas.

Saldana and the two juveniles were arrested. Saldana was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of possession of a large-capacity magazine, carrying a loaded firearm, and carrying a concealed firearm, while the two juveniles were booked into Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall on unknown charges.

The adult passenger hadn’t committed any crimes and was released.

On Friday, May 26th, 2023, at 8:54 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported shooting that had just occurred at the intersection of W Main St and N Beech St, Turlock.

When officers arrived in the area, they contacted the victim at her nearby residence. The victim stated that as she was driving through the intersection, three juveniles ran to the northwest corner of it and began firing shots at her vehicle, which contained her and her three-year-old child. The victim was unsure as to where the juveniles ran to after the shooting, however, was able to give other good information and is cooperating with the investigation.

Back at the scene, officers located numerous shell casings from handguns of two different calibers, indicating that there were at least two different shooters using two different guns, aligning with the victim’s description of events.

The shell casings were examined, collected, and booked into evidence.

Officers contacted several juveniles at a residence in the 100 block of N Beech St, however, they were uncooperative and refused to identify themselves.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist in it is encouraged to call Officer Philip Kauffman at 209-656-3155.

On Thursday, May 25th, 2023, at 1:05 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported found person at Avena Bella Apartments, 500 W Linwood Ave, Turlock, after the caller had located a toddler standing in the roadway in front of the apartment complex.

When officers arrived on scene, they contacted the caller who was standing by with the toddler. The caller stated that no one had come out yet looking for her.

Officers began investigating and ultimately discovered where the toddler lived within the apartment complex.

Officers contacted the toddler’s mother, Karrina Aguilar, 26, of Turlock, at her apartment and identified her. They discovered that she had a $3,000 misdemeanor bench warrant for obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duty and a $95,000 felony bench warrant out of Kings County for conspiracy, bringing or sending a controlled substance or paraphernalia for such into a jail or prison, transporting methamphetamines between noncontiguous counties, and selling or furnishing a controlled substance to a person held in custody at a jail or prison. 

Due to the circumstances, officers conducted a security check of the apartment and found it to be unsuitable for the toddler due to its condition.

Aguilar was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of child abuse or endangerment under circumstances likely to produce great bodily harm or death, as well as her warrants.

The Stanislaus County Community Services Agency’s Child & Family Services Division was also made aware of the incident and they responded to the scene. It’s unclear at this point whether or not took custody of the toddler.

On Sunday, May 28th, 2023, at 5:12 am, a Turlock Police officer near CosmoProf, 2311 W Main St, Turlock, got out with a suspicious person who he recognized.

The officer had his dispatcher run the man, Jimmy Spaulding, 29, of Turlock, and discovered that he had two $100,000 local misdemeanor bench warrants. The first was for assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury, while the second was for carrying a concealed dirk or dagger.

Spaulding was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrants.

On Sunday, May 28th, 2023, at 1:30 am, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of N Berkeley Ave and E Canal Dr, Turlock, observed a woman driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on her.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s two occupants, including passengers Juan Perez, 26, of Turlock, and Lace Chapman, 30, of Modesto.

When the officer had his dispatcher run the four, he discovered that three of them were on searchable probation. Perez also had a $30,500 local misdemeanor bench warrant for possession of methamphetamines and Chapman had a $20,000 misdemeanor bench warrant out of San Mateo for burglary and grand theft.

During a subsequent vehicle search, the officer located narcotics and paraphernalia.

Perez and Chapman were both arrested and released on citations on their warrants. Perez was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

On Friday, May 26th, 2023, at 8:13 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of W Hawkeye Ave and N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, observed a woman driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on her.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s four occupants, including passengers Candice Deatley, 36, of Turlock, and Lyle Harlan, 30, of Turlock.

When the officer had his dispatcher run the four, he discovered that Deatley had a misdemeanor bench warrant out of Madera County for burglary, Harlan was on parole for robbery, and Harlan had three local misdemeanor bench warrants. The first was a $5,000 one for shoplifting, the second was a $1,000 one for possession of a controlled substance, and the third was a $5,500 one for theft.

All four were removed from the vehicle and it was searched. During the search, the officer discovered drug paraphernalia.

The officer called Harlan’s parole agent and informed him of the drug paraphernalia and warrants. The parole agent found that there was probable cause a violation of parole had occurred, so he authorized that Harlan be placed on a hold while awaiting a parole revocation hearing.

Deatley and Harlan were both arrested. Deatley was released on a citation on her warrant, while Harlan was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of violation of parole and his warrants.

On Friday, May 26th, 2023, at 2:19 pm, a Turlock Police officer near Woods Furniture Gallery, 225 Lander Ave, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle that he recognized and knew had an expired driver’s license and was on post release community supervision, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with the man and his passenger, Amanda Laughlin, 36, of Denair.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Laughlin, he discovered that she was on federal probation and had a fully-extraditable no-bail felony bench warrant out of the United States Marshals Service for violation of probation.

Laughlin was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on her warrant.

On Monday, May 22nd, 2023, at 7:14 pm, Turlock Police investigators near Vilas Parkside, 381 W Hawkeye Ave, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so they made a traffic stop on him.

The investigators made contact with and identified the vehicle’s driver, who ended up not having a valid driver’s license.

While speaking with the driver, investigators noticed a man and a woman running through the apartment complex which they determined to be associated with the vehicle that they had stopped.

One of the investigators recognized the woman as Sonya Giron, 38, of Modesto, and had his dispatcher run her. He discovered that she had a $51,555 felony warrant out of Modesto for bringing or sending an alcoholic beverage or non-controlled substance or paraphernalia for such into a jail or prison.

Investigators also discovered that the vehicle they had stopped had been listed in a shoplifting incident that had occurred the day prior from Kohl’s. During that incident, a man had stolen over $1,800 worth of jeans and jerseys.

The man from the shoplifting incident matched the description of the man who had been seen running with Giron and the vehicle’s driver stated that his name was Will. Through history with Giron, he was able to be identified as William Fatke, 29, of Ceres. Investigators discovered that he was on searchable probation for grand theft, drawing or exhibiting a deadly weapon, and domestic violence inflicting corporal injury.

Eventually, investigators were able to catch up with Giron and Fatke in the apartment complex and arrested them.

Both were booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center, Giron on her warrant and Fatke on charges of grand theft and violation of probation.

On Monday, May 22nd, 2023, at 12:29 am, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of S First St and I St, Turlock, observed an occupied suspicious vehicle, so he got out with it.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s occupant as Raymond Beas, 47, of Modesto.

While speaking with Beas, the officer observed narcotics and paraphernalia on the passenger seat, so he removed him from the vehicle.

Beas was asked for consent to search him and the vehicle which he gave.

Subsequent searches led to the discovery of narcotics in several different baggies, paraphernalia, ammunition, and cash.

Beas was discovered to be a convicted felon and thus prohibited from possessing ammunition.

Beas was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of possession of methamphetamines for sale and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.

On Saturday, May 20th, 2023, at 8:18 am, a Turlock Police officer near Safeway, 3051 Countryside Dr, Turlock, observed a man run across the street appearing to try to avoid him, so he began watching him.

The officer watched the man, later identified as Tyler McEver, 33, of Dos Palos, attempt to hide the items he was carrying by the Safeway gas station pumps and begin to walk away from them.

McEver was contacted in front of Safeway and detained in handcuffs.

An assisting officer located the items that McEver had attempted to hide, including an axe.

The original officer suspected that the items had been stolen from The Home Depot, so he had his dispatcher call the business and check. The business stated that they did just have a shoplifting incident where an axe had been taken.

Upon further investigation, officers determined that a robbery had actually occurred because the suspect had used the axe he was stealing in a threatening manner to instill fear and assist in his escape.

A witness was brought to McEver and was able to positively identify him as the suspect.

McEver was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of robbery and theft.

On Saturday, May 20th, 2023, at 2:24 am, a Turlock Police officer near The Venice Motel, 1114 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle with expired registration, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the two occupants, who were both clear.

When the officer asked the driver if he was the vehicle’s owner, he stated that he was not and told the officer that the owner was Jeffrey Lambert, 40, of Turlock. When asked where Lambert was, the driver said in one of the motel rooms.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Lambert, he discovered that he had a $100,500 local felony bench warrant for obtaining and using personal identifying information of another person for an unlawful purpose.

The officer asked the driver if he could get Lambert to come out of his room so he could speak with him about his vehicle. The driver succeeded and once Lambert was positively identified, he was arrested.

Lambert was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant.

On Thursday, May 25th, 2023, at 9:48 am, a Turlock Police officer near H&R Auto Body & Painting, 933 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, observed and recognized a man who he believe was wanted, so he got out with him.

The officer had his dispatcher run the man, Anthony Gorial, 36, of Turlock, and sure enough, he returned with local wants.

Gorial was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of grand theft, conspiracy, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

On Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, at 4:56 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the 200 block of High St, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s driver as Eshaya Eshaya, 26, of Modesto.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Eshaya, he discovered that he had two bench warrants. The first was a $1,000 misdemeanor one out of Stanislaus County for theft, while the second was a $5,000 felony one out of Riverside for three counts of burglary, grand theft, and attempted shoplifting.

Eshaya was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrants.

On Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, at 11:45 am, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of W Tuolumne Rd and Georgia Way, Turlock, noticed a man who he recognized, so he had his dispatcher run him.

The man, Nicolas Martinez, 30, of Turlock, was discovered to have a $25,550 local misdemeanor bench warrant for possession of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamines, and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, so he was contacted.

Martinez was arrested and then found to be in violation of parole.

Martinez was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of violation of parole, as well as his warrant.

On Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, at 1:15 am, a Turlock Police officer near Planet Fitness, 1360 W Main St, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s driver, who gave a driver’s license that he had somehow managed to obtain using an alias name and date of birth.

When the officer had his dispatcher run the man using the driver’s license, the name and date of birth popped up as an alias on a $50,000 local felony warrant of arrest for assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm for Daniel Vasquez, 48, of Turlock.

Vasquez denied the warrant being for him or going by Daniel, however, after some extensive digging, officers were able to find that the fingerprints the DMV had on file for the driver’s license that had been produced matched those of the person with the warrant.

Vasquez was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant.

On Monday, May 22nd, 2023, at 10:44 pm, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a reported carjacking that had just occurred near the intersection of W Harding Rd and S Tegner Rd, Turlock.

When deputies arrived in the area, they contacted the victim in a nearby church parking lot who told them that while he was driving his white 2022 Dodge Durango, he was approached by two men armed with handguns.

The men ordered the victim to give up his vehicle while threatening great bodily injury and he complied. One of the men got into the victim’s vehicle, while the other got into an older white sedan without any license plates, possibly a Mercedes-Benz. The duo then fled the area in their respective vehicles northbound on S Tegner Rd.

The victim’s vehicle has yet to be recovered and the suspects have yet to be identified.

The victim’s vehicle bears California license plate 9CKU405. The first suspect was described as a Black male in his late 20s or early 30s with gold earrings in both ears. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and black shoes. The second suspect was described as a Black male. He was last seen wearing a ski mask and a black sweater.

The victim’s vehicle was a push to start and the victim retained his key fob, so it’s possible the vehicle was left somewhere after the suspects turned it off and were unable to turn it back on.

Deputies checked the area from both on the ground and in the air, however, were unable to locate anything. The information was disseminated to nearby agencies to be on the lookout.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist in it is encouraged to call the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office at 209-552-2468.

On Monday, May 22nd, 2023, at 9:21 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported battery that had just occurred at Denny’s, 1991 Lander Ave, Turlock, between a man and a woman.

When officers arrived on scene, they contacted the victim, Danielle Oie, 27, of Turlock.

When questioned, Oie stated that the incident was not domestic violence related and that she didn’t want to be a victim of anything.

When officers had their dispatcher run Oie, they discovered that she had a $100,500 felony bench warrant out of Stanislaus County for battery against a custodial officer.

Oie was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on her warrant.

On Monday, May 22nd, 2023, at 8:28 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a warrant arrest at Lowe’s, 3303 Entertainment Way, Turlock, after an off-duty deputy probation officer had called to report that he had just seen one of his wanted probationers in the parking lot.

When officers arrived on scene, they found and contacted two men in the vehicle that the wanted probationer was supposed to be in, however, was not.

The two men were asked to identify themselves and one did, however, the other lied about who he was. The one who lied was eventually able to be identified as Joseph Saldana, 40, of Turlock.

When officers had their dispatcher run Saldana, they discovered that he had a $2,000 local misdemeanor warrant of arrest for theft.

Saldana was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of falsely identifying to a peace officer, as well as his warrant.

On Monday, May 22nd, 2023, at 9:31 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported trespass in progress at Launderland Laundromat, 1592 Lander Ave, Turlock, for a man who was sleeping inside of the business and refusing to leave.

When officers arrived on scene, they found and contacted a man who identified himself as Hector Vasquez, 31, of Turlock.

When officers had their dispatcher run Vasquez, they discovered that he had two local bench warrants. The first was a $100,500 felony one for vandalism, while the second was a $6,050 misdemeanor one for possession of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamines, and trespassing.

Vasquez was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrants.

On Saturday, May 20th, 2023, at 11:49 pm, a Turlock Police officer near Safeway, 3051 Countryside Dr, Turlock, observed a woman driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on her.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s driver as Destany Binda, 28, of Modesto.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Binda, he discovered that she had a $2,000 local misdemeanor warrant of arrest for theft.

Binda was arrested and released on a citation on her warrant.

It should be noted that Binda is the woman featured in videos on online feeds such as the Ring Neighbors app driving around in the infamous maroon van stealing things. The incidents started a few months ago and this is how long prosecutors take to file misdemeanor cases against those not already in custody.

On Friday, May 19th, 2023, at 10:09 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported traffic hazard in front of a residence in the 900 block of W Springer Dr, Turlock, where a woman was running around in the middle of the roadway and attempting to get into vehicles.

When officers arrived on scene, they found and contacted a woman later identified as Kristan Jones, 29, of Denair, who was obviously intoxicated.

Officers attempted to identify Jones, however, she gave an alias.

Due to her level of intoxication, officers determined that Jones was a danger to herself and arrested her.

Jones was transported to the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center where she was able to be identified. It turned out she had a $100,500 felony bench warrant for burglary, a $2,500 misdemeanor bench warrant for trespassing and obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duty, and a $3,000 misdemeanor bench warrant for obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duty.

Jones was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of disorderly conduct, as well as her warrants.

On Saturday, May 20th, 2023, at 4:11 am, the Turlock Police Department, Turlock Fire Department, and American Medical Response were dispatched to a reported overdose at The Venice Motel, 1114 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock.

By the time crews arrived on scene, bystanders had already administered two doses of Narcan to the victim and she was beginning to come to.

Officers identified all three people in the room, including the victim, Bianca Gomez, 26, of Turlock.

When officers had their dispatcher run the three, they discovered that Gomez had four bench warrants. The first was a no-bail felony one out of Stanislaus County for driving or taking a vehicle without the consent of its owner, the second was a no-bail local felony one for using a tear gas weapon except in self-defense, the third was a no-bail local felony one for buying or receiving stolen property, and the fourth was a $1,000 local misdemeanor one for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Gomez was arrested and transported by American Medical Response to a local hospital for treatment.

After Gomez was discharged, she was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on her warrants.

On Friday, May 19th, 2023, at 9:31 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of Chestnut St and Grant Ave, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle with expired registration, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s driver as Sanchez Angelo, 36, of Turlock.

Due to Angelo’s vehicle registration being expired for over six months, the officer decided that he was going to tow it.

The officer removed Angelo from his vehicle and conducted an inventory search of it prior to it being towed. During the search, the officer located a pepper spray canister.

Angelo was determined to be a convicted felon, thus prohibiting him from possessing a tear gas weapon.

Angelo was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of possession a tear gas weapon by a convicted felon or person convicted of an assault crime and driving or leaving standing an unregistered vehicle.

On Thursday, May 18th, 2023, at 8:28 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported robbery that had just occurred at Walmart Neighborhood Market, 2480 Geer Rd, Turlock.

When officers arrived on scene, they contacted and detained three individuals, including Michael Sandoval, 38, of Hayward.

Officers began investigating and learned that Sandoval had entered the business, selected merchandise, and was preparing to walk out without paying. While doing so, Sandoval was stopped by loss prevention who told him that he needed to give the merchandise back. Sandoval then reportedly pulled out a pair of scissors, told loss prevention to get back, and swiped them at him before exiting the business, throwing the stolen merchandise into a vehicle and beginning to walk away.

Sandoval was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of robbery.

The other two were released.

On Thursday, May 18th, 2023, at 3:45 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of Porsche Strasse and N Walnut Rd, Turlock, observed a man riding a bicycle against traffic, so he made a bicycle stop on him.

The officer made contact with the man, later identified as Eric Gomez, 44, of Avenal, and asked him to identify himself. Gomez responded by giving the officer a fake name and attempting to leave.

When the officer told Gomez that he was being detained, he began to run away but eventually stopped, picked up a large rock, and threw it at the officer.

Gomez then began threatening the officer as he assisted him to the ground and placed him in handcuffs.

Gomez was arrested and transported to the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center where he was ultimately able to be identified. It was discovered that Gomez was a parolee-at-large and had a no-bail felony bench warrant out of Merced County for violation of parole.

Gomez was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of attempting to deter or resist an executive officer in the performance of their duty by means of threat or violence, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm likely to produce great bodily injury to a peace officer or firefighter, obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duty, and violation of parole, as well as his warrant.

On Thursday, May 18th, 2023, at 5:01 pm, a Turlock Police officer near a residence in the 900 block of High St, Turlock, observed a bicyclist fail to stop at a stop sign, so he made a bicycle stop on him.

The officer made contact with the bicyclist, later identified as Dix Herbert, 54, of Livingston, and asked him to identify himself. Instead of giving his actual name and date of birth, Herbert stated that he was Dixon Herbert, 53.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Herbert, she discovered his lie, found that he was a parolee-at-large, and found that he had a no-bail felony bench warrant out of Merced County for violation of parole.

Herbert was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of failure to identify to a peace officer, failing to stop at a stop sign, and violation of parole, as well as his warrant.

On Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, at 12:52 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported bomb threat at Days Inn, 185 N Tully Rd, Turlock.

When officers arrived on scene, they contacted management who reported to them that cleaning staff had entered a room and discovered a man later identified as Raymond Hansen, 55, of Turlock, still in it despite it being well past check-out time. When Hansen was asked to leave, he refused to do so and stated that he had a bomb with him while in the bathroom.

Officers were able to identify Hansen through the motel’s records and discovered that he was a parolee and sex offender out of compliance with his terms.

Officers then attempted to make contact with Hansen at his room and gave him several lawful orders to exit, however, he refused and barricaded himself in the bathroom.

Officers did not enter Hansen’s room due to there being the possibility of an explosive being in it and evacuated adjacent rooms.

Officers then began attempting to negotiate with Hansen for several hours, however, he barely spoke with them and the little that he did say was unintelligible. Hansen also began aggressively banging on the bathroom door and running the water.

Eventually, both the department’s Hostage Negotiation Team and Special Weapons and Tactics Team responded. HNT operators continued attempting to negotiate with Hansen, while SWAT operators began deploying chemical agents.

The chemical agents had a good effect and Hansen finally decided to surrender after several hours.

Officers entered Hansen’s room and began inspecting it, finding no explosives but finding extensive damage and flooding as a result of Hansen’s poor decisions.

Officers then called Hansen’s parole agent and notified him of what had occurred. The parole agent found that there was probable cause a violation of parole had occurred, so he authorized that Hansen be placed on a hold while awaiting a parole revocation hearing.

Hansen was checked out by the Turlock Fire Department and American Medical Response who had been staging nearby and Hansen was ground transported by American Medical Response to a local hospital.

Afterward, Hansen was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of falsely informing another person that an explosive device has or will be placed, failure to register as a sex offender, vandalism, trespassing, and violation of parole.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist in it is encouraged to call Officer Elias Arroyo at 209-668-6553.

On Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, at 1:47 am, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of Geer Rd and North Ave, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The man was slow to stop for the officer, however, eventually did so after striking the curb and going up onto it.

The officer made contact with and identified the man as Arturo Mendez, 31, of Turlock.

Mendez displayed objective symptoms of being under the influence, so he was removed from his vehicle and asked if he’d be willing to participate in standardized field sobriety tests. Mendez agreed and completed the tests. He was then asked if he’d be willing to blow into a preliminary alcohol screen device, which he agreed to and did.

Based on the totality of the circumstances, the officer determined that Mendez was under the influence of alcohol.

Mendez was arrested and provided two breath samples at the scene as required by California’s implied consent law. The breath samples revealed that Mendez had a blood alcohol content of .13%.

Mendez was released on a citation on the charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. He was also issued an administrative driver’s license suspension order by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and his vehicle was impounded.

On Sunday, May 14th, 2023, at 7:40 pm, a Turlock Police volunteer at Donnelley Park, 600 Pedras Rd, Turlock, observed a man hitting a shopping cart full of suitcases with a hay hook, so he requested officers respond.

When officers arrived on scene, they found and contacted a man who identified himself as Ryan Stocker, 43, of Turlock.

When officers had their dispatcher run Stocker, they discovered that he was on post release community supervision for possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.

Officers then conducted a PRCS search of Stocker’s property, discovering methamphetamines and evidence of their sales.

Stocker’s probation officer was notified of the incident and found that there was probable cause a violation of PRCS had occurred, so he authorized a 10-day flash.

Stocker was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of possession of methamphetamines for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia, and violation of post release community supervision.

On Saturday, May 13th, 2023, at 11:29 pm, the Turlock Police Department, Turlock Fire Department, and American Medical Response were dispatched to a reported aggravated assault in progress at Travelodge, 201 W Glenwood Ave, Turlock, where two men were hitting each other in the head with metal bars in the parking lot.

When officers arrived on scene, they contacted and identified both the involved parties, Luiz Martinez, 25, of Turlock, and Angelo Gomez, 27, of Turlock, as well as one of their acquaintances, Angelina Pinon, 26, of Turlock.

Neither Martinez nor Gomez stated that they wanted to be victims of anything and both refused medical treatment.

When officers had their dispatcher run the three, they discovered that Martinez was on parole for assault with a firearm, Gomez had two felony warrants out of Merced County, and Pinon had two bench warrants. Gomez’s first warrant was a $50,000 Ramey for burglary and vandalism, while his second was a $55,000 bench warrant for grand theft, burglary, and vandalism. Pinon’s first warrant was a $100,500 local felony one for child abuse or endangerment under circumstances likely to produce great bodily harm or death, while her second was a $25,500 misdemeanor one out of Stanislaus County for reckless driving.

Officers then called Martinez’s parole agent and notified him of what had occurred. The parole agent found that there was probable cause a violation of parole had occurred, so he authorized that Martinez be placed on a hold while awaiting a parole revocation hearing.

Martinez, Gomez, and Pinon were all arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center, Martinez on charges of disorderly conduct and violation of parole, and Gomez and Pinon on their warrants.

On Saturday, May 13th, 2023, at 9:43 pm, a Turlock Police officer near Target, 3000 Countryside Dr, Turlock, observed a man leave a parking lot and drive into a median crossover in the wrong direction, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the man as Blake Avila, 21, of Turlock.

During the stop, Avila told the officer that he had firearms in his vehicle, so he was removed from the vehicle and handcuffed.

The officer then conducted a probable cause search of Avila’s vehicle and located three firearms, a Taurus 9mm handgun, a Ruger .22 caliber handgun, and a Mossberg 12 gauge pump action shotgun.

The two handguns were determined to be unregistered, while the pump action shotgun was registered to Avila’s father.

Avila was arrested and released on a citation on the charge of openly carrying an unloaded handgun.

On Thursday, May 18th, 2023, at 12:40 am, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of Lander Ave and Angelus St, Turlock, noticed and recognized a man who he believed had a warrant, so he got out with him.

The officer had his dispatcher run the man, Cecil McMillan, 31, of Winton, to confirm the warrant. Sure enough, McMillan returned with a $1,000 misdemeanor bench warrant for trespassing.

McMillan was arrested and searched incident to arrest. During the search, the officer located methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia in McMillan’s possession.

McMillan was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of possession of methamphetamines and possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as his warrant.

On Monday, May 15th, 2023, at 2:01 am, a Stanislaus County Sheriff’s deputy near the intersection of W Monte Vista Ave and N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle run a red light and swerve in between lanes at a high rate of speed.

The deputy followed the man, later identified as Joshua McFate, 40, of Pleasanton, northbound on N Golden State Blvd until he pulled into the parking lot of the Arco AMPM at 4700 N Golden State Blvd, believing he was under the influence.

The deputy observed McFate exit his vehicle and enter the business, appearing highly agitated.

McFate had an encounter with the store clerk where property was taken by means of force or fear, however, no weapons were used.

When the deputy attempted to contact McFate to investigate what was going on, he was met with a lack of cooperation. Additional deputies were requested as well as officers from the Turlock Police Department and Stanislaus State Police Department.

Deputies deployed less-than-lethal beanbag rounds to overcome the resistance and effect an arrest, however, McFate continued to be uncooperative and made threatening comments to deputies and officers.

Eventually, a sheriff’s canine was deployed and a successful bite led to McFate’s arrest.

The Turlock Fire Department and American Medical Response were dispatched to check McFate out for the dog bite and some other self-inflicted injuries. He was ground transported by American Medical Response to a local hospital for treatment.

Afterward, McFate was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of attempting to deter or resist an executive officer in the performance of their duty by means of threat or violence and robbery.

On Monday, May 15th, 2023, at 11:35 pm, a Turlock Police officer near Sanders Meat, 1220 South Ave, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified both of the vehicle’s occupants, including driver Marcos Lopez, 57, of Modesto.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Lopez, he discovered that he had two $100,555 misdemeanor bench warrants for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamines, one local and the other out of Modesto.

Lopez was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrants.

On Sunday, May 14th, 2023, at 7:23 pm, the Turlock Police Department and Stanislaus State Police Department were dispatched to a reported weapon offense that had just occurred at Walgreens, 1591 Geer Rd, Turlock, where a man had brandished a butcher knife at an employee.

When officers arrived on scene, they began speaking with the victim who told them that he had seen a man going through a dumpster on the property, so he went over to tell him to leave.

The man told the victim that he wouldn’t listen to him because he wasn’t a cop and then produced a butcher knife while making a threatening and vulgar statement to cause bodily injury. The man then left the property and began walking southbound on Geer Rd without actually carrying out the threat.

The victim provided officers with a description of the suspect and officers began searching the area for him.

A short time later, an officer located a man later identified as Claymond Short, 32, of Dixon, matching that description in the QuikStop parking lot. Short was detained at gunpoint without incident and found to be in possession of a matching knife.

When officers identified Short and had their dispatcher run him, they discovered that he had already previously been trespass admonished from Walgreens.

Officers brought the victim to Short to see if he’d be able to positively identify him as the suspect, which he was.

When questioned, Short denied producing the knife or making any threatening statements, however, stated that he had a “license to carry weapons on file” because his family was being held for ransom.

Short was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of drawing or exhibiting a deadly weapon other than a firearm in a rude or threatening manner.

The knife was recovered and booked into evidence.

On Saturday, May 13th, 2023, at 5:36 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of C St and S Broadway, Turlock, received information that a man with a felony warrant was in the area, so he began searching for him.

The officer located and made contact with the man, Jesus Perez, 43, of Keyes.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Perez to make sure he had a warrant, sure enough, he returned with a no-bail felony bench warrant out of Stanislaus County for manufacturing a controlled substance, as well as a $10,000 misdemeanor warrant out of Merced County for driving under the influence of drugs, driving while addicted to drugs, driving with a suspended driver’s license, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of methamphetamines.

Perez was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrants.

On Friday, May 12th, 2023, at 10:24 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of W Christoffersen Pkwy and McKenna Dr, Turlock, observed a vehicle being driven without any license plates attached to it, so he attempted to make a traffic stop on it.

The vehicle immediately accelerated from the officer westbound on W Christoffersen Pkwy and a pursuit was initiated.

The vehicle went northbound on N Walnut Rd, westbound on W Taylor Rd, and got onto northbound State Route 99.

The pursuit was terminated near the E Keyes Rd exit due to safety concerns. It lasted about three minutes and covered a total distance of just over three miles.

The officer aired the vehicle’s description, a white Lexus coupe with a thin red line sticker on the trunk, over the radio so that other officers could be on the lookout for it.

Another officer who was working heard the description and thought it sounded like a vehicle that had taken him on a pursuit back in August. That officer was able to obtain a photo of the vehicle that had fled from him and sure enough, it had a thin red line sticker exactly where it was described. The photo was shown to the pursuing officer and he verified that it was indeed the same vehicle that had just fled from him.

Officers were able to identify Matiullah Amani, 24, of Turlock, as a person of interest due to him being who had fled in that vehicle back in August. When they ran him, they discovered that he was still on probation for that case.

A short time later, at 12:19 am, officers were dispatched to a weapon offense at The Boardwalk Apartments, 900 W Zeering Rd, after Amani’s sister had reported that he was there brandishing a knife.

Officers arrived and determined that no knife had actually been brandished and that the incident was just a disturbance, however, Amani’s sister reported that he had arrived in his white Lexus coupe that was in the parking lot. Officers checked the parking lot and found the vehicle that had just fled from them.

Based on the totality of the circumstances, officers developed probable cause that Amani was who had fled from them again.

Amani was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer in a vehicle with disregard to public safety.

It should be noted that Amani had just finished serving about eight months in jail within the past few weeks for the previously mentioned pursuit, another pursuit the same night as that one, and a DUI.

On Friday, May 12th, 2023, at 12:50 am, the Turlock Police Department, Turlock Fire Department, and American Medical Response were dispatched to a reported aggravated assault that had just occurred in the alleyway behind a residence in the 300 block of S Broadway, Turlock.

When crews arrived on scene, they found a 33-year-old man who had been beaten with bars and bats by a group of several subjects who had all fled the scene.

The victim suffered a head injury and was ground transported by American Medical Response to a local hospital.

Officers began investigating and spoke with a witness, who told them that the incident occurred as a result of an altercation between several subjects at a house party.

The suspects have yet to be identified.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist in it is encouraged to call Officer Salvador De La Cruz at 209-668-1200.

On Thursday, May 11th, 2023, at 11:03 pm, Turlock Police officers near the intersection of Geer Rd and Wayside Dr, Turlock, observed a man in a vehicle who they recognized and believed had a felony warrant, so they made a traffic stop on him.

Due to the nature of the warrant, a high-risk stop was conducted and both of the vehicle’s occupants, including Charles Jackson, 20, of Merced, were pulled out at gunpoint and detained.

The officers had their dispatcher run Jackson to confirm his warrant and sure enough, he returned with a no-bail felony Ramey warrant out of Merced for participating in a criminal street gang, carrying a loaded firearm, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, possession of a large-capacity magazine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon or person addicted to a narcotic.

Jackson was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant.

The man who was with Jackson was released.

On Thursday, May 11th, 2023, at 8:55 am, Turlock Police investigators near the intersection of Souza St and W Syracuse Ave, Turlock, were looking for a probationer with a felony warrant and they found him.

The investigators got out with the man, Laurence Lucas, 44, of Ceres, and had their dispatcher run him to confirm his warrant. Sure enough, he returned with a no-bail local felony bench warrant for fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer in a vehicle with disregard to public safety and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon or person addicted to a narcotic.

Lucas was arrested and a search was conducted incident to arrest. During the search, officers located methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia.

Officers then conducted a probation search of Lucas’ nearby motorhome and found a replica AR-15 rifle.

Lucas was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of possession of methamphetamines, possession of drug paraphernalia, and violation of probation, as well as his warrant.

On Thursday, May 11th, 2023, at 12:56 pm, a Turlock Police officer behind Ross, 2405 Geer Rd, Turlock, recognized and got out with a man who he believed had felony warrants.

The man, Alfredo Espinoza, 31, of Orland, was detained while the warrants were confirmed and found to be in possession of a concealed dirk or dagger.

The warrants were then both confirmed, both $100,500 local felony bench warrants, the first for attempted burglary and the second for possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.

Espinoza was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, as well as his warrants.

On Thursday, May 11th, 2023, at 11:07 am, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of East Ave and Minaret Ave, Turlock, was involved in a collision with another vehicle.

Additional officers were dispatched as well as the Turlock Fire Department and American Medical Response.

When crews arrived on scene, they found two vehicles involved. The first was a silver 2020 Kia Soul and the second was a black and white 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Turlock Police Department patrol vehicle.

Both vehicles only had single occupants, their drivers, neither of which were injured. The patrol vehicle was driven by Officer Derek Johnson, who had to be assisted out of it.

Both vehicles sustained moderate damage and were deemed inoperable as a result of the collision, requiring them to be towed away.

It’s currently unknown how the collision occurred.

On Thursday, May 11th, 2023, at 10:30 am, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of N First St and Flower St, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle without any license plates attached to it, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The man, later identified as Michael Holder, 49, of Modesto, immediately pulled into an alleyway, exited his vehicle, and began running. The officer attempted to tase Holder, however, missed.

Holder then jumped a fence and continued running, eventually entering the backyard of a residence in the 300 block of Flower St and being spotted by an officer doing so.

Additional officers arrived at the residence and entered the backyard where they located and arrested Holder without incident.

Holder was identified and discovered to have two no-bail felony bench warrants out of Tuolumne County, the first for possession of methamphetamines for sale and transporting or selling methamphetamines, and the second for failure to appear and committing a felony while on bail or release. He was also on probation out of Tuolumne County for failure to appear and out of Montery County for possession of methamphetamines for sale.

Holder was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duty, possession of methamphetamines, and driving a vehicle without both of its license plates attached to it, as well as his warrants.

On Wednesday, May 10th, 2023, at 2:46 pm, Turlock Police investigators near the intersection of S Berkeley Ave and S Golden State Blvd, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle fail to properly come to a stop at a stop sign, so they made a traffic stop on him.

The investigators made contact with and identified the vehicle’s three occupants, including driver Arthur Peralta, 31, of Turlock, and passenger Jose Aguilar, 30, of Turlock.

When the investigators had their dispatcher run the two, they discovered that Peralta had a suspended driver’s license and Aguilar was on post release community supervision for manslaughter, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon or person addicted to a narcotic, participating in a criminal street gang, and fleeing the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death to another person.

The investigators then contacted Aguilar’s probation officer who found that Aguilar had violated the terms of his release by associating with Peralta.

Peralta and Aguilar were both arrested, Peralta was released on a citation on the charge of driving with a suspended driver’s license and Aguilar was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of violation of post release community supervision.

On Wednesday, May 10th, 2023, at 1:23 pm, Turlock Police officers near the Safeway Fuel Station, 3100 W Monte Vista Ave, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle with a license plate that had been reported as lost or stolen, so they made a traffic stop on him.

The officers made contact with and identified the vehicle’s driver, Michael Mossi, 37, of Point Reyes.

When the officers had their dispatcher run Mossi, they discovered that he was on post release community supervision for possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded and operable firearm and domestic violence inflicting corporal injury.

Officers then asked Mossi’s passenger, Veronica Turpin, 59, of Castro Valley, to identify herself, and she gave someone else’s name and date of birth.

Mossi and Turpin were both removed from the vehicle and it was searched, however, nothing was found.

Officers then requested a detection canine from the Stanislaus County Probation Department and K9 Riley responded. Riley alerted to several areas within the vehicle, so an additional and more thorough search was conducted, this one leading to the discovery of narcotics, evidence of narcotics sales, and several credit cards. Also found was Turpin’s driver’s license.

When the officers had their dispatcher run Turpin, they discovered that she had a $25,000 misdemeanor warrant out of Stanislaus County for driving or taking a vehicle without the consent of its owner.

Mossi and Turpin were both arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center, Mossi on the charge of violation of post release community supervision and Turpin on charges of false personation, possession of a controlled substance for sale, transporting or selling a controlled substance, identity theft, possession of methamphetamines for sale, transporting or selling methamphetamines, and forgery, as well as her warrant.

On Wednesday, May 10th, 2023, at 12:55 am, the Turlock Police Department, Turlock Fire Department, and American Medical Response were dispatched to a security check at Ross, 2405 Geer Rd, Turlock, after security had found two unconscious women in a vehicle with a child who both appeared to be overdosing and having difficulty breathing.

When crews arrived on scene, they began loudly pounding on the vehicle’s windows, however, neither of the two women woke up. Officers were able to eventually open the vehicle’s doors and pulled both women and the child, a one-year-old, out of the vehicle.

Both women were transported by American Medical Response to a local hospital for treatment of overdose symptoms, with a firefighter accompanying one of the ambulance crews to provide extra manpower due to one of the women’s condition.

Officers began investigating and located evidence of narcotics use in plain view within the vehicle.

The one-year-old was determined to belong to one of the women and she was admitted to the hospital for treatment.

The one-year-old was transported by officers to a local hospital for medical clearance and was determined to have not been affected by anything. He was taken into protective custody and turned over to the Stanislaus County Community Services Agency’s Child & Family Services Division.

The one-year-old’s mother was also served with an emergency protective order and criminal charges will be sought against her.

“Had Ontel Security not located the involved parties when they did, this could have potentially been an overdose death investigation,” said Turlock Police Sergeant Michael Parmley.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist in it is encouraged to call Officer Zachary Schell at 209-668-1200.

On Monday, May 8th, 2023, at 12:15 am, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of Lander Ave and Vermont Ave, Turlock, made a double pedestrian stop.

The officer made contact with and identified the two, including Thomas Presley, 35, of Turlock.

Presley originally gave the officer a fake last name, however, an assisting officer arrived and recognized him.

When the officers had their dispatcher run the two, they discovered that Presley had two $25,550 misdemeanor bench warrants. The first was for possession of methamphetamines and possession of drug paraphernalia, while the second was for loitering or prowling for the purpose of committing a crime and possession of a controlled substance.

Presley was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrants.

On Sunday, May 7th, 2023, at 12:22 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported shoplifting at Lowe’s, 3303 Entertainment Way, Turlock.

By the time officers arrived on scene, the two suspects had already left, however, they were able to obtain images of them and their vehicle.

Less than an hour later, the same officers spotted the same vehicle and two men in the Safeway parking lot, along with an additional woman. In plain view within the vehicle, the officers noticed the stolen merchandise.

The officers made contact with and identified the three, Gregory Snyder, 50, of Dos Palos, Sararose Herring, 24, of Atwater, and Steven Allen, 56, of Delhi.

When the officers had their dispatcher run the three, they discovered that Snyder had a $40,000 felony Ramey warrant out of Merced for driving or taking a vehicle without the consent of its owner, a $5,000 misdemeanor bench warrant out of Los Banos for buying or receiving stolen property and possession of burglary tools, and a $5,000 misdemeanor warrant out of Merced for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of burglary tools, and driving with a suspended driver’s license due to a DUI conviction, while Herring had a $1,000 misdemeanor bench warrant out of Ceres for shoplifting.

The three were all arrested, Snyder was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of theft and conspiracy, as well as his warrants, while Herring was released on a citation for her warrant and Allen was released on a citation on charges of theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, and conspiracy.

On Sunday, May 7th, 2023, at 8:56 am, Turlock Police officers near Harbor Freight Tools, 2800 N Tenger Rd, Turlock, got out with two subjects and their vehicle in the parking lot who matched the descriptions of subjects who had been concealing items on their persons in a different hardware store a short while prior but left without actually stealing anything.

The officers made contact with and identified the two subjects as Dustin Aue, 29, of Merced, and Randall Abbott, 30, of Merced.

When the officers had their dispatcher run the two, they discovered that they both had misdemeanor bench warrants. Aue had a misdemeanor one out of Modesto for possession of a controlled substance, while Abbott had five out of Stanislaus County and Modesto. The first was a $1,020 one for driving with a suspended driver’s license, the second was a $75,555 one for theft and possession of not more than 28.5 grams of cannabis or eight grams of concentrated cannabis, the third was a $75,555 one for theft, the fourth was a $75,555 one for theft, and the fifth was a $75,555 one for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

Both were arrested and searched incident to arrest. During the search of Aue, he was found to be in possession of narcotics.

Aue was released on a citation on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as his warrant, while Abbott was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrants.

On Saturday, May 6th, 2023, at 6:58 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported battery in progress in front of a residence in the 800 block of Flower St, Turlock.

When officers arrived on scene, they contacted the victim who stated that he had been riding his bicycle in the area when he was stopped by several men who beat him, caused a head injury, and took off with his bicycle.

The victim was ground transported by American Medical Response to a local hospital.

Neither the suspects nor the bicycle were located in the area.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist in it is encouraged to call Officer Marco Diaz at 209-668-1200.

On Saturday, May 6th, 2023, at 5:46 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported drive-by shooting in the 1000 block of Park St, Turlock.

When officers arrived on scene, they located evidence of the shooting, however, did not locate any victims with injuries or property damage.

Witnesses reported seeing a silver Honda sedan arrive in the area and its occupants begin to fire several shots. Several people outside a nearby apartment complex ran inside as they heard the shots.

There is currently no additional suspect information available.

Officers stopped a vehicle in the area that matched a different description that was originally given, however, as they got the updated description they determined that it was uninvolved.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist in it is encouraged to call Officer Marco Diaz at 209-668-1200.

On Sunday, May 7th, 2023, at 12:30 am, a Turlock Police officer near Paul’s Glass Co., 240 S First St, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s two occupants, Philip Baria, 38, of Hornitos, and his young son.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Baria, he discovered that he had a suspended driver’s license due to not paying child support.

While speaking with Baria, the officer noticed that he was displaying objective symptoms of being under the influence, so he removed him from his vehicle and asked him if he’d be willing to participate in standardized field sobriety tests. Baria agreed and completed two of the tests, however, was unable to complete the third.

Based on the totality of the circumstances, the officer determined that Baria was under the influence of alcohol.

Baria was arrested and provided two breath samples at the scene as required by California’s implied consent law. The breath samples revealed that Baria had a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater.

Baria was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater, child abuse or endangerment under circumstances other than those likely to produce great bodily harm or death, and driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was also issued an administrative driver’s license suspension order by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and his vehicle was impounded.

Baria’s son was picked up by family members who lived in the area.

On Friday, May 5th, 2023, at 7:00 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported trespass in progress in the 1200 block of Geer Rd, Turlock.

By the time officers arrived on scene, the subject had already left the property and was at QuikStop. He was contacted and identified as David Lester, 48, of Turlock.

When officers had their dispatcher run Lester, they discovered that he had a no-bail local felony bench warrant for bringing or sending an alcoholic beverage or non-controlled substance or paraphernalia for such into a jail or prison.

Lester was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant.

On Friday, May 5th, 2023, at 2:09 am, a Turlock Police officer near Arco AMPM, 210 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, observed a bicyclist violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a bicycle stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the bicyclist as Gary Reinhardt, 29, of Turlock.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Reinhardt, he discovered that he had a no-bail local felony warrant for possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.

Reinhardt was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant.

On Thursday, May 4th, 2023, at 12:18 am, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of Geer Rd and E Tuolumne Rd, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle with a headlight out, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s two occupants, driver Hector Cardenas, 22, of Turlock, and passenger Diego Ornelas, 23, of Turlock.

When the officer had his dispatcher run the two, he discovered that Cardenas had a local misdemeanor warrant of arrest for disorderly conduct.

Cardenas was arrested and a vehicle search was then conducted. During the search, the officer located narcotics in the area where Ornelas had been seated. Ornelas was also arrested.

Cardenas was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant, while Ornelas was released on a citation on the charge of possession of a controlled substance.

On Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023, at 8:42 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported trespass in progress at Sinclair Gas & Dino Mart, 1405 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock.

When officers arrived on scene, they found and contacted a man who identified himself as Georges Frutos, 31, of Bakersfield.

When officers had their dispatcher run Frutos, they discovered that he had four bench warrants. The first was a no-bail felony one for violation of post release community supervision, the second was a $15,000 misdemeanor one for obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duty and unlawfully fighting or challenging another person to fight in a public place, the third was a $10,000 misdemeanor one for possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duty, and trespassing on railroad property in a manner which would interfere with the safe operation of a train, and the fourth was a $20,000 misdemeanor one for defrauding an innkeeper.

Frutos was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrants.

On Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023, at 2:44 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported dangerous driver at the intersection of W Monte Vista Ave and Norwich Ln, Turlock, who had been doing donuts and was sitting in the middle of the roadway with his hazard lights on.

By the time officers arrived in the area, the vehicle had already left, however, another caller then reported that it was doing the same thing in front of Brown Elementary.

Officers arrived at Brown Elementary and this time located the vehicle. When they attempted to contact its driver, he drove off from them with his headlights off. Officers then made a traffic stop on him and he stopped at the intersection of Georgetown Ave and Crowell Rd.

Officers contacted the vehicle’s driver and identified him as Javier Romeropalafox, 22, of Ceres.

Romeropalafox displayed objective symptoms of being under the influence, so officers asked if he would be willing to participate in standardized field sobriety tests. Romeropalafox agreed and completed the tests.

Based on the totality of the circumstances, officers determined that Romeropalafox was under the influence of drugs. He was arrested. When Romeropalafox was informed of this, he began to walk away from officers, failing to comply with lawful orders to stop. A brief struggle ensued, however, Romeropalafox was able to eventually be placed in handcuffs.

Romeropalafox was checked out by American Medical Response and was found to have no injuries.

Romeropalafox was then transported to a local hospital by officers for a blood draw as required by California’s implied consent law. Afterward, he was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of driving under the influence of drugs and obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duties. He was also issued an administrative driver’s license suspension order by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and his vehicle was impounded.

On Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, at 7:32 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a panic alarm at Balboa Park, 1360 Shady Ln, Turlock.

While officers were responding, they learned that the victim had triggered her panic alarm because her ex-boyfriend, Golden Dupree, 29, of Turlock, was inside of her apartment vandalizing things. They also learned that he was wanted on two different cases.

The first case that Dupree was wanted for was from back in March for stalking and threatening to commit a crime which will result in death or great bodily injury to another person, while the second was from the night prior for domestic violence inflicting corporal injury, threatening to commit a crime which will result in death or great bodily injury to another person, child abuse or endangerment under circumstances likely to produce great bodily harm or death, battery, and drawing or exhibiting a firearm in a rude or threatening manner.

During the incident from the night prior, Dupree, the victim, and their child together had gone out together to get food. While Dupree was getting food, the victim and their child fled from him in a vehicle and called police. The victim told police that she had Dupree had been estranged for a period of time, however, she had been allowing him to stay with her for the past week. During that time, he had physically and verbally abused her and their child.

When Dupree realized what was going on, he walked back to the victim’s apartment, threatened to kill her dog, and took down her cameras. Officers arrived at the apartment and attempted to contact Dupree, however, he refused to come to the door so officers left and put the wants out on him.

This time, officers surrounded the apartment, set up a perimeter, and began negotiations with Dupree. After a brief standoff, they were able to get him to surrender.

Dupree was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of stalking, two counts of threatening to commit a crime which will result in death or great bodily injury to another person, domestic violence inflicting corporal injury, child abuse or endangerment under circumstances likely to produce great bodily harm or death, battery, and drawing or exhibiting a firearm in a rude or threatening manner.

“Our staff is dedicated to providing for the safety of our residents, holding criminals accountable, and seeking justice for all victims,” said Turlock Police Lieutenant Russell Holeman. “The police department would like to thank any affected or displaced residents for their patience as we worked to ensure the safety of all involved in this incident,” he continued.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist in it is encouraged to call Detective Brandon Bertram at 209-664-7323.

On Sunday, April 30th, 2023, at 2:15 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported vandalism that had just occurred at Caddy’s Hair Studio, 245 S Golden State Blvd, Turlock, with the suspect being detained by the business.

When officers arrived on scene, they began investigating and determined that the suspect, Alonzo Gayton, 40, of Visalia, had been having a bad day and got angry as he walked past the business because a child was getting a haircut, so he threw a brick through one of its windows.

The business owner estimated that the damage caused was less than $400, making it a misdemeanor amount and not allowing officers to make an arrest because it wasn’t committed in their presence, so the business owner made a citizen’s arrest.

Gayton was arrested and released on a citation on the charge of vandalism.

On Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, at 2:21 am, a Turlock Police officer near Farmland Management Services, 301 E Main St, Turlock, noticed that the business had an open back door, so he got out to investigate.

The officer eventually encountered a man in the area later identified as Erick Bustos, 44, of Turlock. Bustos had not actually been seen in the building, however, the officer had reasonable suspicion to conduct an investigatory stop based on the totality of the circumstances.

When Bustos was told he was being detained, he began to passively resist the officer, however, was able to eventually be handcuffed without incident.

Additional officers arrived on scene and went inside to search the building for anyone else who may have been in there, however, no one was located.

Officers determined that Bustos hadn’t committed any crimes, however, he ended up having a $2,000 local misdemeanor bench warrant for public intoxication and falsely identifying to a peace officer.

Bustos was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant.

On Saturday, April 29th, 2023, at 10:40 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of W Hawkeye Ave and Geer Rd, Turlock, observed a woman driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on her.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s two occupants, including the passenger who we currently only know as James.

When the officer had his dispatcher run the two, he discovered that James had a $2,000 misdemeanor bench warrant out of Ceres for shoplifting.

James was arrested and released on a citation for his warrant.

On Friday, April 28th, 2023, at 6:07 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported shoplifting that had just occurred at Tractor Supply Company, 201 N Walnut Rd, Turlock.

When officers arrived on scene and contacted employees, they stated that a man had walked out of the business with unpaid merchandise and fled on a bicycle toward Starbucks.

A different officer checking the area for the suspect found a man matching his description riding a bicycle past the Burger King, so he made a bicycle stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the man as Joshua Scott, 21, of Modesto.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Scott, he discovered that he was on probation for burglary and driving under the influence of drugs.

The officer took a photo of Scott and sent it to the investigating officer, who showed it to the employees. The employees were able to positively identify Scott as the suspect and placed him under citizen’s arrest.

Scott was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of theft and violation of probation.

On Friday, April 28th, 2023, at 6:33 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported trespass in progress at Pitman High School, 2525 W Christoffersen Pkwy, Turlock, where a woman in front of the front office was refusing to leave and becoming belligerent with staff.

When officers arrived on scene, the woman, later identified as Lakiesha Barkus, 38, of Palo Alto, briefly left, however, returned back onto campus from a different spot.

When officers contacted Barkus for a second time and attempted to place her in handcuffs, she became resistive. Barkus was eventually able to be handcuffed after a short struggle.

Barkus was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of failing to leave or reentering a school campus within seven days of being directed to leave and obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duty.

On Friday, April 28th, 2023, at 4:56 am, a Turlock Police officer near Primo Market, 816 S First St, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s two occupants, including passenger Jamie Sampson, 38, of South Carolina.

When the officer had his dispatcher run the two, he discovered that Sampson had three $100,500 felony bench warrants out of Stanislaus County. Two were for buying or receiving a stolen vehicle, while the third was for driving or taking a vehicle without the consent of its owner.

Sampson was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrants.

On Thursday, April 27th, 2023, at 11:20 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of Lander Ave and W Linwood Ave, Turlock, had a man driving a vehicle cut him off, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s two occupants, including driver Alexis Vega, 25, of Turlock.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Vega, he discovered that he had a suspended driver’s license and was on parole for discharging a firearm at an inhabited structure or vehicle.

The officer called Vega’s parole agent and reported to him what had occurred. The parole agent found that there was probable cause a violation of parole had occurred, so he authorized that Vega be put on a hold awaiting a parole revocation hearing.

Vega was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of driving with a suspended driver’s license and violation of parole.

On Thursday, April 27th, 2023, at 10:39 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of South Ave and S Soderquist Rd, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle at excessive speeds, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s driver as Jaimealejandro Blancas, 37, of Turlock.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Blancas, he discovered that he had a $25,500 local misdemeanor bench warrant for driving with a suspended driver’s license and possession of cannabis for sale.

Blancas was arrested and released on a citation for his warrant. Additionally, his vehicle was impounded.

On Thursday, April 27th, 2023, at 3:38 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the Roger K. Fall Transit Center, 1418 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, recognized and got out with a parolee who he believed was wanted.

When the officer had his dispatcher run the parolee, Steven Black, 45, of Delhi, it was confirmed that he was a wanted parolee.

Black’s parole agent was contacted and he authorized that Black be placed on a hold while awaiting a parole revocation hearing.

Black was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of violation of parole.

On Thursday, April 27th, 2023, at 1:48 am, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of N Soderquist Rd and Lambert Way, Turlock, observed a woman driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on her.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s two occupants, including passenger Donald Cool, 49, of Modesto.

When the officer had his dispatcher run the two, he discovered that Cool had two misdemeanor warrants. The first was a $4,050 local warrant of arrest for shoplifting, while the second was a $5,000 bench warrant out of Newman for possession of methamphetamines and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Cool was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrants.

On Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, at 11:12 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of N Olive Ave and Cedar Ridge Dr, Turlock, observed a man riding a motorcycle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the man as Timothy Shaw, 42, of Keyes.

When the officer asked Shaw if he had anything illegal on him, he remained silent and nodded his head yes.

During a subsequent search of Shaw’s person, the officer discovered a loaded and unserialized handgun concealed deep in his pants.

Shaw was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon or person addicted to a narcotic, possession of an undetectable firearm, and carrying a loaded firearm.

It should be noted that Shaw’s son, who shares the same name as him, was arrested under very similar circumstances on a very similar motorcycle around the same time last year. His arresting officer was also present at this stop, creating an interesting deja vu-like experience

On Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, at 8:30 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported robbery that had just occurred at Walmart Neighborhood Market, 2480 Geer Rd, Turlock.

When officers arrived on scene, they contacted employees who stated that they saw a woman leaving the business with a shopping cart full of unpaid merchandise, so one of them confronted her.

During the confrontation, a struggle ensued after the woman attempted to take the employee’s phone away because she took photos of her and her vehicle. This turned a misdemeanor shoplifting charge into a felony robbery charge. The woman’s associates, a man in his 50s and two school-aged children, attempted to conceal their vehicle’s license plate to prevent the employee from taking a picture of it. The struggle continued until an uninvolved bystander saw it, came over to assist, and was able to pull the woman off the employee.

The woman and her associates then fled the area southbound on Geer Rd in a gray Cadillac SUV with an Ohio license plate that possibly ends in 9276.

The woman was described to be a heavier-set Assyrian in her 40s with black hair.

The same woman was likely involved in a shoplifting incident that had occurred two days prior on Monday, April 24th, across the street at Save Mart. During that incident, beer was stolen and the suspect had fled in the same vehicle.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist in it is encouraged to call Officer Mark Alberti at 209-668-1200.

On Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, at 12:03 am, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of N Tully Rd and Fulkerth Rd, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle northbound collide into the center median while making a westbound turn at the intersection.

After the collision, the officer watched the man continue driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of Fulkerth Rd before the man drove over the center median to get back into the correct lanes.

The officer eventually stopped the man in the Arco AMPM parking lot.

The man was contacted and identified as Jahaziel Aldana, 31, of Patterson.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Aldana, he discovered that he had a $10,000 misdemeanor bench warrant out of Tuolumne County for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater, and driving with a suspended driver’s license.

While speaking with Aldana, the officer noticed that he had bloodshot watery eyes, slurred speech, and an unsteady gait. There was also an odor of alcohol coming off of him.

The officer removed Aldana from his vehicle and asked him if he was willing to participate in standardized field sobriety, however, he refused.

Based on the totality of the circumstances, the officer determined that Aldana was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested.

Aldana was transported to a local hospital to provide a blood sample as required by California’s implied consent law. Afterward, he was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol for the fourth or more time within 10 years, driving a vehicle not equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device when required, and driving a vehicle to the left of an intermittent barrier or dividing section which separates two or more opposing lanes of traffic, as well as his warrant. Additionally, he was issued an administrative driver’s license suspension order by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and his vehicle was impounded.

On Tuesday, April 25th, 2023, at 11:15 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported disturbance at FoodMaxx, 1845 Countryside Dr, Turlock, between a man and a woman with an allegation of a vehicle being stolen made.

When officers arrived on scene, they contacted and identified the couple, including Christopher Wilson, 32, of Modesto.

When officers had their dispatcher run the two, they discovered that Wilson had two no-bail felony bench warrants out of Merced County for violation of probation.

Wilson was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrants.

It’s currently unknown what the stolen vehicle allegation was about.

On Monday, April 24th, 2023, at 10:24 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a security check at Donnelley Park, 600 Pedras Rd, Turlock, after a woman had called to report that she believed her ex-husband was drunk and that she had seen him stumbling around hitting his face against trees.

While officers were responding, they discovered that the man, Christopher Erbe, 42, of Turlock, had a no-bail misdemeanor bench warrant out of Stanislaus County for violating the rules or regulations of a work release program and driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater.

When officers arrived on scene, they attempted to locate Erbe, however, were unable to.

The ex-wife was contacted again and she stated that she had also called Erbe’s mother, who she believed had picked him up and transported him back to his residence in the 1400 block of Countryside Dr.

Officers responded to Erbe’s residence, located him, and arrested him.

Erbe was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant.

On Monday, April 24th, 2023, at 9:11 am, a Turlock Police officer near Save Mart, 1631 Lander Ave, Turlock, got out with a suspicious person.

The officer made contact with and identified the man as Jaime Lopez, 38, of Turlock.

When the officer had his dispatcher run the man, he discovered that he had three bench warrants. The first was a $100,000 felony one out of Stanislaus County for driving or taking a vehicle without the consent of its owner, the second was a $3,000 misdemeanor one out of Madera for driving without a valid driver’s license and failing to provide evidence of financial responsibility to a peace officer, and the third was a $25,000 misdemeanor one out of Madera for driving without a valid driver’s license and failing to provide evidence of financial responsibility to a peace officer.

Lopez was arrested and found to be in possession of methamphetamines.

Lopez was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of possession of methamphetamines, as well as his warrants.

On Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, at 9:15 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to reported shots heard at Donnelley Park, 600 Pedras Rd, Turlock, after a couple of different callers had reported hearing over ten shots and seeing several vehicles leaving the area.

When officers arrived on scene, they found and contacted a few subjects near the skate park, including Antonio Rodriguez, 25, of Turlock. They were all determined to be uninvolved, however, stated that they also heard the shots and believed that they came from the east side of the park.

Rodriguez was discovered to have a $25,500 local misdemeanor bench warrant for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater, and driving with a suspended driver’s license due to a DUI suspension, so he was quickly arrested and released on a citation.

Officers continued checking the area and contacted a man near the intersection of Pedras Rd and Georgia Way, however, he too was determined to be uninvolved.

Officers then attempted to contact three subjects associated with a gray 2005 Pontiac Vibe in the parking lot off Donnelly Park Dr, however, one of them attempted to pull away from the officers as they detained him in handcuffs.

All three were identified, including the man who attempted to pull away, Carlos Vigil, 51, of Turlock, and Sylvia Juarez, 43, of Modesto.

Vigil was found to be in possession of a flare gun, which meets California’s definition of a firearm, and was discovered to be a convicted felon.

Additionally, Juarez was discovered to have a $2,340 misdemeanor warrant of arrest out of Stanislaus County for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater, and driving without a valid driver’s license.

Vigil and Juarez were both arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center, Vigil on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon or person addicted to a narcotic, carrying a loaded firearm, and obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duty, and Juarez on her warrant.

The third subject who was with Vigil and Juarez was cooperative with officers, so they provided her a courtesy ride home.

No evidence of an actual shooting was ever located.

On Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, at 10:08 pm, a Stanislaus County Sheriff’s deputy near Sinclair Gas & Dino Mart, 1405 N Golden State Bvd, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The man, later identified as Sanchez Angelo, 36, of Turlock, quickly pulled into the parking lot of the gas station, exited his vehicle, and began walking away from the deputy. The Turlock Police Department was requested to assist.

After a brief foot pursuit, Angelo was arrested in the Sunrise Inn parking lot just across the street with minimal force used.

During the foot pursuit, the deputy noticed Angelo appearing to discard something, however, a subsequent search of the area didn’t lead to anything being discovered.

Angelo was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duty. Additionally, his vehicle was impounded.

During an intake search at the jail, custodial deputies discovered what appeared to be Xanax in Angelo’s possession. Further charges will be sought after lab results return.

On Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, at 8:33 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported city ordinance violation at Aspiranet, 420 E Canal Dr, Turlock, where some transients were underneath a green tarp in front of the business preventing employees from getting inside.

When officers arrived on scene, they found and contacted a man and a woman. The man was identified as Arthur Rincon, 45, of Modesto.

When officers had their dispatcher run the two, they discovered that Rincon was on probation for bringing or sending an alcoholic beverage or non-controlled substance or paraphernalia for such into a jail or prison, was on post release community supervision for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon or person addicted to a narcotic, had a $25,000 felony bench warrant out of Eureka for obtaining and using personal identifying information of another person for an unlawful purpose, and had a $25,000 felony bench warrant out of Siskiyou County for violation of probation, committing a felony while on bail or release, and failure to appear.

Officers conducted a probation search of Rincon’s belongings and discovered a loaded .45 caliber Kimber handgun that had been reported lost out of Santa Clara, a loaded magazine, and narcotics.

Rincon was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded and operable firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon or person addicted to a narcotic, and carrying a concealed firearm, as well as his warrants.

On Monday, April 24th, 2023, at 10:46 pm, a Turlock Police officer near Circle K, 1600 W Main St, Turlock, observed a man driving a vehicle with expired registration, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the man as Joseph Souza, 43, of Turlock.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Souza, he discovered that he had a no-bail local felony bench warrant for unlawfully causing a fire.

Souza was arrested and a search of his vehicle was conducted incident to arrest. During the search, the officer discovered methamphetamines hidden in Souza’s rearview mirror.

Souza was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of possession of methamphetamines, as well as his warrant.

On Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, at 10:47 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of E Glenwood Ave and English Ave, Turlock, noticed and recognized a man who he’d dealt with before, so he had his dispatcher run him.

The officer discovered that the man, Luis Cardenas, 31, of Turlock, had two misdemeanor bench warrants. The first was a $3,000 one out of Stanislaus County for obstructing or resisting a public officer in the discharge of their duty, while the second was a $1,000 local one for possession of drug paraphernalia.

The officer got out with Cardenas and arrested him.

Cardenas was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrants.

On Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, at 7:00 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of N Golden State Blvd and W Canal Dr, Turlock, noticed a woman driving a vehicle nearly collide with another vehicle, so she attempted to make a traffic stop on her.

The woman initially failed to stop for the officer and continued driving in a reckless manner to the intersection of Geer Rd and Starr Ave, where she finally stopped.

The officer made contact with and identified the woman as Charlotte Koehn, 42, of Modesto.

Koehn displayed objective symptoms of being under the influence, so she was removed from her vehicle and asked to participate in standardized field sobriety tests. Koehn agreed and completed the tests.

Koehn was then asked to blow into a preliminary alcohol screening device. She agreed and blew into the device, which showed that she had zero alcohol in her system.

Based on the totality of the circumstances, the officer determined that Koehn was under the influence of drugs. She was arrested.

A search of Koehn’s vehicle was conducted incident to arrest, which led to the discovery of methamphetamines.

Koehn was transported to a local hospital for a blood draw as required by California’s implied consent law and medical clearance. Koehn was unable to be medically cleared, so she was released on a citation to the hospital on charges of driving under the influence of drugs and possession of methamphetamines. She was also issued an administrative driver’s license suspension order and her vehicle was impounded.

On Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, at 3:54 pm, Turlock Police officers near the Venice Motel, 1114 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, noticed a man who they knew had a warrant drive into the parking lot, so they made a traffic stop on him.

The officers made contact with the man, Daniel Sossamon, 41, of Turlock, as well as his female passenger. Sossamon was detained in handcuffs.

When the officers had their dispatcher run the man to confirm the warrant, he returned with a $5,000 local misdemeanor warrant of arrest for possession of a controlled substance and driving a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.

Sossamon was arrested and a search of his vehicle was conducted incident to arrest. During the search, officers discovered a loaded .45 caliber Ruger P345 handgun that had been reported stolen out of South Carolina, over 1,000 illegal pills, and half a pound of methamphetamines, as well as a large amount of cash in several different denominations and three phones, all consistent with drug sales.

Sossamon was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded and operable firearm, possession of methamphetamines for sale, possession of a controlled substance for sale, transporting or selling methamphetamines, transporting or selling a controlled substance, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon or person addicted to a narcotic, carrying a concealed firearm, and carrying a loaded firearm, as well as his warrant.

On Friday, April 21st, 2023, at 8:02 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a trespass in progress in the parking lot of Raley’s, 2900 Geer Rd, Turlock, after a man with a dog who was chasing around the security guard had refused to leave.

When officers arrived on scene, they found and made contact with a man who identified himself as Ryan Germino, 41, of Utah.

When officers had their dispatcher run Germino, they discovered that he had a fully-extraditable warrant out of Utah for “dangerous drugs”.

Germino was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant, where he will eventually be picked up by Utah law enforcement and be extradited back to their state.

On Thursday, April 20th, 2023, at 10:38 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of W Linwood Ave and S Kilroy Rd, Turlock, observed a driver violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s three occupants, including driver Jose Teixeira, 29, of Turlock.

When the officer had his dispatcher run Teixeira, he discovered that he had a $20,000 felony bench warrant out of Tuolumne County for failure to appear on what was described as a “public war crime”.

Teixeira was arrested and a search of his rental truck incident to arrest led to the discovery of two motorcycles in the back.

One motorcycle was cold-plated, meaning it had the license plate of a different motorcycle on it, while the other didn’t have any license plate on it. The cold-plated motorcycle’s VIN ended up returning clear, however, the other motorcycle’s VIN was returning with a weird hit on a similar stolen motorcycle. Due to the motorcycle being made before 1981 and not conforming to current VIN standards, it’s almost impossible to determine if it’s actually stolen or not.

Teixeira was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on his warrant, while his two passengers were released. Additionally, Teixeira’s rental truck was impounded with the two motorcycles in it.

On Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, at 2:25 am, the Turlock Police Department and Stanislaus State Police Department were dispatched to a reported trespass in progress at Safeway, 3051 Countryside Dr, Turlock, after two men had refused to leave the restroom where they were drinking a bottle of Vodka that they had taken off the shelf.

By the time officers arrived on scene, one of the men had left, however, the other was still there. The man who was left was immediately recognized as Mario Williams, 40, of Turlock, someone who police have to deal with a countless number of times daily whenever he’s not in jail.

Officers had their dispatcher run Williams and they discovered that he was wanted for a burglary that had occurred at 9:23 am the prior morning. Williams had entered the Jamba at 3100 Countryside Dr, walked into an employee-only area, grabbed a deposit bag from a back table, and walked out. The responding officer reviewed surveillance camera video and was immediately able to identify Williams as the suspect.

Williams was arrested and a search incident to arrest led to the discovery of the stolen deposit bag. Regardless of this, Williams decided to play dumb and act like he knew nothing, just like he normally does.

Williams was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of burglary.

We previously mentioned that police have to deal with Williams a countless number of times daily whenever he’s not in jail. This is Williams’ fourth time going to jail so far this year and has spent the majority of his year in jail. Whenever he’s out, he can’t seem to stay out for too long, is called on several times a day, and has a thing for stealing bicycles, sometimes straight out of people’s garages.

Williams is also known for being a creep toward women. Immediately after the Jamba burglary, someone matching his description attempted to follow a woman into her home on Trellis Ln, extremely close to Jamba.

On Monday, April 17th, 2023, at 8:15 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported trespass in progress at Vacuum Cleaner Hospital, 1024 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, for five subjects who were camped out on the property.

When officers arrived on scene, they found and contacted the five subjects, including Joshua Huggins, 31, of Turlock, a known parolee-at-large.

Huggins was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on the charge of violation of parole.

On Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, at 10:47 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of N Broadway and Julian St, Turlock, observed a driver violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on him.

The officer made contact with and identified the vehicle’s two occupants, including passenger Heidi Vargas, 42, of Nevada.

When the officer had his dispatcher run the two, he discovered that Vargas had an extraditable warrant out of Nevada for unknown charges.

Vargas was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on her warrant. She will eventually be picked up by Nevada law enforcement and transported back to their state.

On Tuesday, April 18th, 2023, at 3:46 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported suspicious incident at Mid Valley Pawn, 270 W Main St, Turlock, after a neighbor had seen two men arrive in a small white SUV who she believed were about to burglarize the business.

When officers arrived on scene, they found and contacted a man later identified as David Madden, 53, of Modesto, with a saw underneath a white 2017 Toyota Tacoma attempting to cut off its catalytic converter. He was detained in handcuffs.

A sergeant checking the area then came across a white 1999 Land Rover Discovery at the intersection of Locust St and Columbia St. Inside of it, a man later identified as William Hammond, 50, of Modesto, was contacted and determined to be Madden’s lookout. He too was detained in handcuffs.

Officers began investigating and determined that Madden had no business being underneath the white Tacoma. It belonged to a man who lived in the north end of town, however, had pawned it at Mid Valley Pawn for a loan.

Both Madden and Hammond were arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges of conspiracy and attempted grand theft. Madden was also charged with tampering with a vehicle or its contents and possession of burglary tools. Additionally, their white Discovery was impounded.