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Suspect Arrested After Man Found Deceased in Burned Building

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6 months ago

December 14, 2022

Danny Stevens - Turlock Police Department

TURLOCK – Investigators with the Turlock Police Department arrested a man Tuesday afternoon in connection to the recent discovery of a deceased person in a partially burned building.

On Monday afternoon officers were given a tip reporting that a man who had possibly been assaulted was found in an abandoned building on the 1300 block of West Linwood Avenue. Detectives were called to the scene after the discovery of a deceased adult man inside of a partially burned room. A search warrant was obtained for the home so detectives could examine the scene more carefully and gather evidence.

Fire investigators responded to assist police detectives and spent several hours at the location processing the scene. The coroner responded to recover the victim, who remained unidentified as of Wednesday afternoon pending notification of family.

Detectives interviewed several witnesses Tuesday, leading to the identification of 58 year old Danny Stevens as a person of interest. He was later arrested at about 2:20pm on Esperanza Court as he tried to elude police. Stevens was interviewed and booked into the Stanislaus County Jail without bail on homicide related charges.

Police say the suspect and victim only knew each other for a short amount of time and that the motive is unclear, but do not believe the incident to be a random act of violence.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Gina Giovacchini at (209) 668-6539 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Turlock Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing of Teen

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10 hours 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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1 day 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.

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Deputies Investigate Shooting Near Newman

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2 weeks ago

May 22, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

Deputies investigate a shooting on River Road that injured one person Sunday night.

NEWMAN – A man was taken to a hospital for care after suffering a gunshot wound Sunday night.

The shooting happened shortly before 10:30pm at a mobile home park on the 26000 block of River Road just outside the City of Newman.

According to officials at the scene, the victim suffered an injury to a lower extremity and was stabilized by medical personnel. The victim was taken to a local hospital for further treatment.

One person was detained at the scene, however deputies were still processing the scene and collecting evidence late Sunday night. No motive to the incident was available.

Anyone with information regarding this case can call the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.