Turlock Police Respond to Surge in Calls Over Weekend
Overview
From June 20 to June 23, the Turlock Police Department logged a remarkable 560 calls, consisting of 456 service requests and 109 officer-initiated interactions. During this period, officers filed 61 reports and responded to 17 traffic collisions, yielding 15 arrests.
Notable Incidents
The weekend was particularly eventful, marked by a series of alarming reports:
Friday, June 20
- Fireworks Violations: The first report came in shortly after midnight on Wayside Drive.
- Multiple Drug Reports: Officers responded to narcotics-related incidents at both 4:24 a.m. and 8 a.m. on North Tully Road and Columbia Street, respectively.
- Burglary and Auto Theft: A burglary was reported at 6:35 a.m. on Glimmer Lane, followed by an auto theft at 7:47 a.m. on Andre Lane.
- Elder Abuse and Vehicle Fire: Authorities responded to an elder abuse report at 9:05 a.m. and a vehicle fire shortly after at 7:52 a.m. on Geer Road.
Saturday, June 21
- Hit-and-Run Incident: A hit-and-run with injuries occurred at 12:50 a.m. on Lander Avenue.
- Assault Reports: Multiple reports of assault and battery were filed throughout the day, with significant incidents recorded at 1:13 p.m. and 5:41 p.m.
- Weapons Violations: Officers noted two weapon violations, first happening at Countryside Drive at 8:32 p.m. and the second later at 8:45 p.m. on Fulkerth Road.
Sunday, June 22
- Drunk Driving: A driving under the influence report was made early Sunday morning on South Hwy 99.
- Robbery Incident: A robbery was reported at 5:18 p.m. on Heather Drive, contributing to a day rife with assault and battery incidents across various locations.
- Aggressive Dog and Trespassing: Several alarmed residents reported aggressive dogs and trespassing, signaling growing community concerns.
Community Impact and Police Response
As Turlock residents faced a series of disturbances over the weekend, community safety remains at the forefront of police efforts. Turlock Police Chief, operating amid rising incidents, noted, “Emergency services remain vigilant, responding swiftly to protect community welfare.”
A Growing Concern
The weekend’s spike in crime serves as a wake-up call for the Turlock community, underscoring the need for ongoing vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement. With the police department actively investigating several of these cases, further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
For ongoing updates, residents are encouraged to keep an eye on the Turlock Police Department’s announcements.
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