Crime Headlines

Lodi doctor suspended after admitting porn, inhalant use

Sat, 26 May 2012 22:50 EST

LODI - A doctor has been suspended indefinitely after admitting he abused inhalants and watched pornography in his office while continuing to treat patients, the Medical Board of California said.

8 arrested as holiday DUI crackdown begins

Sat, 26 May 2012 22:43 EST

STOCKTON - Eight arrests were made Friday during the first 24 hours of a multiagency effort to reduce the incidence of driving under the influence in San Joaquin County during Memorial Day weekend.

911 calls -- Published May 27, 2012

Sat, 26 May 2012 22:42 EST

There were 68 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Saturday. At that time, there were 1,262 people held at the jail, which has an official capacity of 1,411.

DUI patrols boosted for holiday weekend

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:26 EST

Law enforcement agencies from across the county are increasing patrols to look out for intoxicated drivers this holiday weekend. Additionally, DUI/driver’s license checkpoints will be held today in Tracy.

911 briefs -- Published May 26, 2012

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:25 EST

STOCKTON - Two University of the Pacific students are in the San Joaquin County Jail on suspicion of sexual assault, the university confirmed Friday.

Lodi supermarket owners accused of arson, fraud

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:24 EST

LODI — Seven months after a fire gutted a Lodi supermarket, the three owners could face prosecution for arson and fraud, officials said. Prem Basuta, 47, his wife, Kulwinder Basuta, 48 and her brother, Gurmail Singh, 55, are accused of...

Details emerge in attack on postal worker

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:23 EST

STOCKTON — A United States postal worker was duct-taped at gunpoint and about 3,500 pieces of mail were stolen during a robbery Thursday afternoon, police reported.

Shooting victim not cooperating with police

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:21 EST

STOCKTON — Multiple police cars responded to Marsh Street near Laurel Street shortly after 2 p.m. for a report of shots fired but could not locate a victim. Shortly thereafter, a 31-year-old man arrived at a hospital with a grazing gunshot wound to...

Man critical after bike crash

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:20 EST

STOCKTON — An 18-year-old man was in a hospital with serious head injuries after crashing his bike into a curb and striking the pavement at Center and Rose streets Friday afternoon, police reported. The cause of the crash remains uncertain,...

Fire destroys one home, damages another

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:18 EST

STOCKTON — A two-story home was mostly destroyed and an adjacent home sustained minor damage during a two-alarm fire Friday night.

Carwash to aid victim of attack

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:17 EST

STOCKTON — Relatives of Brandy Marie Arreola, 21, are hosting a carwash today to help pay her medical bills.

Video of parachute woman goes viral

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:15 EST

ACAMPO — A video of a woman apparently being forced to jump from an airplane at the Parachute Center near Lodi has gone viral on the Internet. The incident took place last May, and the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed Friday it is now...

Two Pacific students charged with rape

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:14 EST

STOCKTON — Two University of the Pacific students are in the San Joaquin County Jail on suspicion of sexual assault, the university confirmed Friday.

911 calls -- Published May 26, 2012

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:00 EST

There were 62 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Friday. At that time, there were 1,268 people held at the jail, which has an official capacity of 1,411.

Owner claims dog injured by blast

Fri, 25 May 2012 22:45 EST

STOCKTON - Shukriyyah Albaaqee, 36, knew something was wrong when her 18-month-old dog, Dexter, didn't greet her at the door late Wednesday afternoon.

Two Pacific students arrested on suspicion of rape

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:17 EST

STOCKTON — Two University of the Pacific students are in the San Joaquin County Jail on suspicion of sexual assault, the university confirmed Friday.

Deputy sues, alleges rights were violated

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:55 EST

STOCKTON — A man ap�parently speeding on his way to work one September morning last year caught the attention of law enforcement.

Reward offered after dog hurt by explosive

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:30 EST

STOCKTON - A reward is being offered for the capture of two people wanted for strapping an M-80 to a small dog's back and exploding it Wednesday morning.

Postal worker robbed of 3,500 pieces of mail

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:12 EST

STOCKTON - A United States postal worker was duct-taped at gunpoint and about 3,500 pieces of mail were stolen during a robbery Thursday afternoon, police reported.

911 briefs -- Published May 25, 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:07 EST

STOCKTON - A United States postal worker was duct-taped at gunpoint and about 3,500 pieces of mail were stolen during a robbery Thursday afternoon, police reported.