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San Joaquin Sheriffs Arrest Burglar Captured By Pastor

Representatives within the San Joaquin Sheriff's Department have confirmed that deputies arrested a burglar after he was captured by a local pastor.  The Stockton Baptist Church has been broken into numerous times in the past week, said clergymen.   The next time the alarm went off the alarm company placed a call to the Pastor to alert him of the issue.  He proceeded to travel toward the church to investigate matters for himself.

At the time he arrived he found himself face to face with the suspect.  He demanded the man stop in his tracks.  The suspect did not comply.  The …

By |April 3rd, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on San Joaquin Sheriffs Arrest Burglar Captured By Pastor

San Joaquin Sheriff’s Department Arrest Suspected Killer

A representative from the San Joaquin Sheriff's Department said that deputies have arrested and detained a French Camp man who is believed to have murdered his wife.

The incident took place last Friday night.  That is when authorities say 37-year old Juan Valdez shot and killed his wife.  The couple did have children, they said, although it is currently unclear whether any of them witnessed the crime.  A department dispatcher said a call reportedly came in late Friday afternoon regarding a potential domestic disturbance.  That is when a second call came in, indicating shots may have been fired.

Neighbors say they …

By |March 20th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on San Joaquin Sheriff’s Department Arrest Suspected Killer

Bail Set At $700,000 For San Joaquin Jail Detainee

Deputies at the San Joaquin County Jail said they are currently detaining an inmate who is being held in lieu of $700,000 bail.  The 19 year-old defendant, Shawn Strauss, was taken into custody last week after he was taken into custody during a traffic stop by members of the Manteca Police Gang Suppression Unit.  Strauss was found to be in possession of firearms and drugs at the time he was pulled over.  Officers believe it was his intention to illegally sell and distribute those items to interested buyers.

Police say they saw a bag of marijuana on a seat of the vehicle …

By |February 11th, 2013|San Joaquin County|Comments Off on Bail Set At $700,000 For San Joaquin Jail Detainee
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