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DNA Match Leads to Charges for Man in 2017 Rape Case

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1 year ago

March 17, 2022

MERCED – A man was charged in a 2017 rape case after DNA samples returned with a match, according to authorities.

Police said 30-year-old Michael Allen Henson-Grajeda was charged in the 2017 rape of a woman who was experiencing car trouble in Merced. Detectives met with Henson-Grajeda who was in custody at the Merced County Jail on Wednesday. According to a press release issued by Merced Police Henson-Grajeda was on probation for auto theft when the sexual assault occurred.

The original incident happened on June 14th 2017 near the 1000 block of West 16th Street in Merced. Authorities said the victim experienced car trouble and pulled over to the side of the road. An unknown man approached as she stood outside and offered help, but she declined. The man then forced her into her vehicle and punched her in her face. She was sexually assaulted and then forced out of the vehicle by the suspect, who drove off in her car.

Police were provided a description of the suspect, but no one was identified in the case at the time. During an exam of the victim, an unknown male DNA profile was found. The DNA profile was uploaded to a database, but there was no match.

On June 28th, 2021, authorities were led to Henson-Grajeda as a possible DNA match. He had been sentenced for auto theft and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The conviction allowed authorities to collect his DNA for submission to a database. In October, detectives questioned Henson-Grajeda about the assault and collected his DNA sample. Henson-Grajeda denied the allegations.

A comparison of DNA samples was conducted resulting in a positive match.

Henson-Grajeda was charged with rape by means of force or fear, sodomy by means of force or fear, false imprisonment, carjacking, and oral copulation by means of force or fear.

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Officer Involved Shooting Investigated in Stockton

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3 days ago

June 4, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

Authorities investigate an officer involved shooting near Hammer Lane and Mariner's Drive Sunday night.

STOCKTON – A section of Hammer Lane West of Interstate 5 was closed down Sunday evening after a shooting involving authorities.

The incident occurred at about 8:00pm near the intersection of Hammer Lane and Mariner’s Drive. Hammer Lane was closed down to traffic at the Southbound exit/entrance to Interstate 5.

Both Stockton Police Officers and Officers with California Highway Patrol were on scene. The circumstances surrounding the incident were not available Sunday night, but there did appear to be on person deceased at the scene.

Residents who were trying to reach their homes on Mariner’s Drive were unable to early on in the investigation. A nearby gas station was also closed off with crime scene tape.

More details will be posted as they become available.

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Turlock Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing of Teen

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4 days ago

June 3, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

TURLOCK – Detectives are investigating the fatal stabbing of a seventeen year old boy that took place Friday night.

Authorities believe that the victim was leaving a house party near the 2000 block of North Daubenberger Road at about 10:45pm, when police received the call reporting the stabbing had taken place.

Arriving officers found the teen on the sidewalk suffering from at least one stab wound. Officers began performing CPR until the victim was transported by medics to a hospital. The victim died about an hour later.

Detectives interviewed witnesses who stayed behind and believe a group of individuals, either white or Hispanic males in their teens or early 20’s, confronted the victim as he was leaving the party. A fight then took place, ending with the victim being stabbed. Friends of the victim called 911 for help.

Further information was not available Saturday morning.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Frank Navarro at (209) 664-7319 or the Turlock Tip Line at (209) 668-5550 extension 6780. Crime Stoppers is also available at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Arrest Made in February 14th Homicide

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5 days ago

June 2, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

Investigators examine a crime scene where a homicide took place on El Dorado Street on February 14th, 2023.

STOCKTON – A 41 year old man was arrested by authorities in connection to a homicide that took place on February 14th of this year.

Shortly before 3:00am that morning, police officers responded to the 600 block of North El Dorado Street for a report of a person down. Arriving officers located a 60 year old man who was suffering from stab wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Throughout the course of the investigation, authorities were able to identify and arrest 41 year old Robert Lee Sandoval Friday in connection to the case. He was booked into the San Joaquin County Jail without possibility of bail on a murder charge.

Sandoval is due in San Joaquin County Superior Court Tuesday afternoon.