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Man Wanted After Committing Bank Robbery Saturday Morning

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On Saturday, February 25th, 2023, at 10:22 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported bank robbery that had just occurred at PNC Bank, 1955 Geer Rd, Turlock.

When officers arrived on scene, they contacted employees who told them that a man had entered the bank and walked up to a teller demanding money, standing that it was a robbery. 

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Woman arrested in connection to guns, drugs, stolen trailer and stealing power

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 A woman was arrested in connection to a stolen trailer, stealing power, illegal drugs, and guns in Turlock, according to deputies.

The Merced County Sheriff’s Office was called to a property on Bradbury Road on Thursday for an unrelated incident involving an aggressive dog.

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Serial Shoplifter Arrested On 26 Warrants Tuesday Afternoon

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On Tuesday, February 21st, 2023, at 12:46 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported shoplift in progress at The Home Depot, 2800 Countryside Dr, Turlock, after a known shoplifter had been spotted by a loss prevention officer inside the business selecting merchandise.

While officers were responding, the suspect, Ricky Agundez, 42, of Turlock, discarded the merchandise he had selected and exited the business.

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Coroner identifies man and woman killed in suspected murder-suicide in Merced

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The Merced County Sheriff Coroner’s Office has identified a man and woman killed in a suspected murder-suicide in Merced on Feb. 16 as 51-year-old Melissa Conrad and 55-year-old Matthew Steven Fell, according to Deputy Alexandra Britton.

Police said officers found the woman dead with visible injuries inside a home in the 2400 block of White Fir Court while responding to the residence for a welfare check. 

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Police investigation underway near Turlock school

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A police investigation is underway near Turlock Junior High School Thursday morning.

Turlock police say the investigation is not related to the school. Still, police are warning the community that people may see a command post and other associated vehicles near the campus.

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USPS mail carrier seriously injured in crash with a big rig west of Turlock

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A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier was seriously injured Friday afternoon in a collision with a big rig west of Turlock.

The crash occurred just after 1 p.m. on Crows Landing Road, just south of Monta Vista Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Tom Olsen.

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Calif. police computer network hobbled by ransomware attack

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The Modesto police department has been hacked in recent days by ransomware, multiple sources with direct knowledge of the incident told The Bee late Wednesday.

While the extent of the damage is not fully known, the cybersecurity breach has disabled patrol vehicle laptops, causing officers to resort to "old school policing." Since the attack, officers must write down the details of the calls they receive from dispatch rather than receiving them through electronic communication.

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Turlock Police to have extra officers on duty for Super Bowl Sunday

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The Turlock Police Department will have extra officers on duty throughout the city on Super Bowl Sunday to deter people from driving under the influence.

According to the police department, on Feb. 12, there will be extra officers on duty looking for drivers who appear under the influence of either drugs or alcohol.

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Turlock Police officers donate money to replace 7-year-old’s stolen wheelchair

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A Turlock family can now purchase a new wheelchair for a 7-year-old girl after officers donated $1,000.

According to the Turlock Police Department, a thief stole a wheelchair belonging to 7-year-old Miracle Melgoza. When members of the Turlock Police Officers Association heard about the theft, they decided to come together to help Melgoza's family purchase a new wheelchair.

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Turlock police make additional changes to downtown security following January shootings

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The Turlock Police Department has increased its efforts to improve safety downtown, the police chief said Friday.

On Facebook, police Chief Jason Hedden wrote that in response to two shootings near the Grand Cru last month, the department had changed the requirements of the bar’s conditional use permit. The changes include:

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