January 10, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on detectives have arrested a 28-year-old Turlock man in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in November 2025. The Merced Sheriff’s SWAT team served a search warrant in the 500 block of Rockwood Avenue in Turlock.

During the search, detectives recovered two assault rifles equipped with high-capacity magazines and one handgun. The suspect, identified as Juan Jose Lugo Garcia, was taken into custody and booked on charges related to robbery and unlawful firearm possession.

Source & photo: Merced County Sheriff’s Office