November 13, 2016 - Stanislaus County Sheriff Christianson addressed the public in a press conference today.
Fallen Deputy 53 year old Dennis Wallace was in the area of Fox Grove Park checking on a suspicious vehicle and person. A records check revealed that the vehicle was stolen. Deputy Wallace called for a back up unit. When that unit arrived the Deputy found Dennis Wallace dead with two gun shots to the head at very close range execution style.
The suspect had fled the area and was involved in car jacking near the town of Keyes shortly after.
Suspect David Machado is described as white, 36 years old, 5'8", 150 pounds, shaved head and mustache. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and a blue and gray baseball cap. He was last seen in a 2009 white Kia Rio Ca Lic 6JIS245.He is armed and dangerous.
Do not confront.
Please call your local law enforcement agency if seen.
Source:Tuolumne County Sheriff
