Auto Theft Suspects (10/16/09)

Five people were arrested on suspicion of auto theft in Stanislaus County from Oct. 8 through Tuesday.

SUSPECT: Robert Thomas, 32, Modesto
DATE ARRESTED: Oct. 9
ARRESTING AGENCY: Modesto Police Department
CHARGES: Auto theft, theft or extortion involving a motor vehicle or trailer, driving with a suspended or revoked license

SUSPECT: Julio Villanueva, 18, Modesto
DATE ARRESTED: Oct. 9
ARRESTING AGENCY: Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
CHARGES: Auto theft, theft or extortion involving a motor vehicle or trailer

SUSPECT: Amy Leonard, 36, Turlock
DATE ARRESTED: Sunday
ARRESTING AGENCY: Turlock Police Department
CHARGES: Auto theft, possession of controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, parole violation

SUSPECT: Kevin Burch, 25, Modesto
DATE ARRESTED: Monday
ARRESTING AGENCY: Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
CHARGES: Attempted murder, auto theft, theft or extortion involving a motor vehicle or trailer

SUSPECT: Janet Darden, 42, Modesto
DATE ARRESTED: Monday
ARRESTING AGENCY: Modesto Police Department
CHARGES: Auto theft, receiving stolen property, possession of hypodermic needle