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𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄: 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 - 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧

Three years after the fatal stabbing of a Turlock teenager, the Turlock Police Department has filed a murder charge with the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office in connection with the case.

On June 2, 2023, at approximately 10:46 p.m., the Turlock Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting that a stabbing had just occurred in the 2000 block of N. Daubenberger Road. Officers arrived within minutes and located the victim on the sidewalk suffering from a stab wound. Officers immediately began administering first aid and CPR until personnel from Turlock Fire Department and American Medical Response arrived on scene.

The victim, later identified as 17-year-old Dylan Ray Dooling of Turlock, was transported to a local hospital where medical staff continued lifesaving efforts. Despite those efforts, Dylan succumbed to his injuries.

Detectives with the Turlock Police Department responded and began an extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Through the course of the investigation, detectives learned that Dylan had attended a nearby house party earlier that evening. As he was leaving the party, he was confronted by a group of males and a physical altercation occurred. During the fight, Dylan was stabbed before the group fled the area. Friends of the victim immediately called 9-1-1.

Over the past three years, detectives continued to actively investigate the case, conducting numerous follow-up interviews, reviewing evidence, and pursuing leads. Through continued investigative work and the development of additional evidence over time, detectives recently reached a point in the investigation that allowed them to seek a charge in the case.

As a result, the Turlock Police Department has submitted a case to the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office requesting that a charge of 187 PC – Murder be filed against a suspect who was a minor at the time of the incident and is now an adult. The suspect is currently in state prison for an unrelated offense.

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐣𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐞, 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥’𝐬 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥. 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.

“This case has remained a priority for our detectives since the night it occurred,” said Detective Frank Navarro. “Dylan was a young man who had just graduated high school and had his whole life ahead of him. Our goal has always been to pursue the truth and seek accountability for what happened to him.”

Turlock Police Chief Jason Hedden added, “The loss of Dylan deeply impacted his family, friends, and our entire community. While nothing can undo that loss, our department has remained committed to pursuing justice. I want to commend the dedication and persistence of our detectives who continued working this case over the past several years.”

The Turlock Police Department also acknowledges the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office and the Stanislaus Probation Department for their essential partnership throughout this investigation. Their collaboration was instrumental in bringing this case forward.

The case will now proceed through the judicial process. Additional updates will be provided when appropriate.

Anyone with information related to this case may contact Detective Frank Navarro at (209) 664-7319.

Fire Investigators on scene early this morning for a working structure fire in a vacant residence near the intersection of Melrose Street and Scenic Drive in Modesto. The house was in the process of being remodeled but was completely destroyed by the fire. The origin and cause of the fire is under investigation. Vehicular and foot traffic were seen in the area before the fire and the FIU is asking the community's help in identifying any possible witnesses or suspects. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the FIU at 209-525-5537 or drop a tip to Crime Stoppers.

Do you have information about who is responsible for this fire? Send an anonymous tip. If your tip helps the case or leads to an arrest you'll receive a cash reward. Crime Stoppers will not ask for identifying information. Text "StanCS" to 7738447, call 1-866-602-7463 or 209-521-4636, or go online to stancrimetips.org

If you have any information about this case, send in an anonymous tip. If your tip helps, you’ll receive a CASH REWARD! 💰

Text “StanCS” to 738447

Death Investigation in Patterson

On July 5, 2026, at approximately 9:47 p.m., a fire was reported at a residence in the 1100 block of Shearwater Drive in Patterson. When fire personnel arrived, they found the residence fully engulfed in flames. During the fire suppression efforts, firefighters located a deceased individual inside the home.

Fire investigators and detectives assigned to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit (MCU) responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation.

An autopsy is scheduled for later this week to assist determining the victim’s identity and cause of death. The investigation remains active, and no additional information is available for release at this time.

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Detective Hernandez at (209) 525-7075. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Stanislaus County Area Crime Stoppers at stancrimetips.org or by calling 1-866-60-CRIME.

Fire Investigators on scene working through the night at a residential structure fire in the 1100 block of Shearwater Drive in Patterson. On July 5th at approximately 9:50 pm, fire crews responded to the report of a house on fire. When they arrived, they found the house well involved in fire. The origin and cause is still under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department or Crime Stoppers.

Do you have information about this fire? Send in an anonymous tip. If your tip helps the case or leads to an arrest you'll receive a cash reward. We will not ask for your identifying information. Text "StanCS" to 738447, call 1-866-602-7463 or 209-521-4636, or go online stancrimetips.org