Crime never sleeps, or so the age old adage goes. The Turlock Police Department (TPD) has been busy ensuring the safety of our community for decades, and their service to the city of Turlock has been high in demand this February.
According to the TPD Activity Log, there have been six DUI-related arrests and about 28 warrant-related arrests ranging from traffic misdemeanors to narcotic felonies.
Additionally, there have been seven arrests due to petty theft, two related to auto thefts and two burglaries. One of the two burglary arrests took place on Feb. 4, involving a 50-year-old man shoplifting at the Kohl’s department store located on Countryside Drive.
On Feb. 5, a 26-year-old man was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, which in this instance was a baseball bat. Twelve additional arrests were made for battery, including domestic violence.
Ten arrests were made this month for public intoxication. On Feb. 8, a 31-year-old woman who was under the influence was arrested for obstructing traffic on Lander Avenue.
A 33-year-old man was arrested on Feb. 17 for punching and breaking a window at Julien Elementary School on Canal Drive.
The TPD is located at 244 N Broadway Avenue in Turlock. In case of an emergency, please call 911. To report any non-emergencies, please call 209-668-1200.