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.

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.

ATWATER – Authorities announced the arrest of an 18 year old man in a March homicide case.

The homicide occurred on March 11th shortly after 7:00am. Officers with the Atwater Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle collision at the intersection of Green Sands and Camrose Street. Arriving officers found a man in his 20’s in the driver’s seat suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

Attempts were made to save the victim’s life, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Throughout the investigation, authorities identified 18 year old Aryas Simpson as a suspect in the case and issued a warrant for his arrest. He was located and arrested Sunday morning by authorities and booked into the Merced County Jail on a murder warrant.

Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective Sergeant Brum or Detective Vargas at (209) 357-6384.