Friday, May 24, 2013

Members of the Los Banos Police Department are asking people to be safe on the roads this holiday weekend. Updated: May. 23, 2013 7:32 PM | Full Story

A man was arrested Monday night on charges of tampering with a vehicle at an auto mechanic shop, police said. The Los Banos Police Department responded to a mechanic shop in the 2500 Block of East Pacheco Boulevardat 11:32p.m. regarding a suspicious vehicle on the property. Officer Vanus Warren spokewiththe 64-year-old property owner. Police said the the man toldWarrenheobserveda 1991 GMC Jimmy SUV and a male near his business. The man told police he believed someone was hiding on the property. Officers searched the area and found Justin Perdew, 25, ofMidPines,hiding near a vehicle. Police said they discovered lug nuts on the ground next to Perdew. They belonged to a vehicle parked on the lot, police said. Perdew also had tools toremovethelugnuts,police said. | Full Story

A 23-year-old Los Banos man pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing an Army reservist in a hit-and-run crash in March. Updated: May. 16, 2013 11:45 PM | Full Story

A southern California man who had been missing for nearly three weeks was found dead Friday from an apparent solo-vehicle crash, California Highway Patrol officials said. Updated: May. 10, 2013 9:45 AM | Full Story

The Los Banos Police Department's second highest ranking officer has been convicted of drunken driving, according to a Stanislaus County assistant district attorney. Updated: May. 10, 2013 9:45 AM | Full Story

Los Banos Unified School District officials are deciding whether to ask the criminal justice system to prosecute a teacher who allegedly stole nearly $2,500 in prom funds, Superintendent Steve Tietjen said. Updated: May. 10, 2013 9:45 AM | Full Story

A businessman was arrested Monday for allegedly committing improper acts with a minor, police said. Updated: Apr. 18, 2013 7:30 PM | Full Story

Police on Friday arrested two of three suspects on suspicion of attempted murder in an alleged gang-related shooting that took place Easter weekend, according to a news release. Updated: Apr. 12, 2013 6:54 AM | Full Story

DOS PALOS -- A 27-year-old man wanted in an Oregon slaying was arrested Monday after a standoff between the fugitive and law enforcement ended peacefully. Updated: Apr. 12, 2013 6:54 AM | Full Story

A suspect in a slaughterhouse burglary was sniffed out like a T-bone steak Friday. Updated: Apr. 12, 2013 6:54 AM | Full Story

Police are looking for three people believed to be involved in a gang-related shooting last week. Updated: Apr. 6, 2013 9:04 AM | Full Story

Los Banos police have arrested two teenage suspects in this month's shooting death of an 18-year-old man. Updated: Apr. 1, 2013 6:52 AM | Full Story

The Los Banos Police Department arrested a pair of suspects Saturday in connection with a rash of tire thefts from a local business. Updated: Apr. 1, 2013 6:52 AM | Full Story

A man wanted in connection with the stabbing of a shed owner earlier this week was taken into custody within 24 hours of the incident, police said. Updated: Apr. 1, 2013 6:52 AM | Full Story

Los Banos police have arrested two teenage suspects in this month's shooting death of an 18-year-old man. Updated: Apr. 1, 2013 6:32 AM | Full Story

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