CRIME & SAFETY
Deadly deputy-involved shooting occurs in Stanislaus County
(FOX40.COM) — The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office said one of its deputies shot and killed a man on Sunday afternoon after he charged at deputies “without warning.” Officials said the shooting occurred around 4 p.m. on the 3100 block of N Quincy Road in Turlock. The sheriff’s office said its detectives with the Stanislaus County […]
Massive fire consumes Stanislaus County building
(FOX40.COM) — Several fire agencies were needed to fight a massive fire that engulfed a building in Stanislaus County. Around 10 a.m. on Saturday, the Denair Fire Department said it responded to a structure fire in the 3300 block of E. Barnhart Road. Upon arrival, crews found a multi-bay outbuilding up in flames. Photos of […]
'Folks, it's bad': Merced sheriff warns of public safety crisis as deputy vacancies mount
Like many rural counties, Merced is losing deputies to jurisdictions that pay more. The shortage is so dire, Sheriff Vern Warnke is sometimes the only one available to respond to calls for help.
Two Turlock, Ceres men arrested for stealing safe from Brentwood business
On Wednesday April 24, 2024, around 11:45PM, Brentwood officers responded to 51 Sand Creek Road, the location of the Dollar Tree store, for a report of an alarm going off in the business. While officers were responding, Dispatch told officers that a safe was stolen from the business and the suspects had just fled from the scene in a car.
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