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Turlock, CA – On November 19, 2025, the Turlock Police Department arrested Gerald Eugene Pinatacan, 45, in connection with a sexual assault investigation stemming from an incident reported earlier this month.
 
On November 5, 2025, officers received a report from an adult female who stated she had been sexually assaulted by an ultrasound technician during a medical appointment earlier this year. The appointment occurred in February of 2025 at a medical office in the 1500 block of Colorado Avenue in Turlock.
 
According to the victim, the technician performed actions that were not consistent with the medical procedure she was scheduled to receive and made statements that caused her to believe the conduct was medically necessary. She also reported additional concerning behavior by the same technician during a follow-up appointment in March of 2025.
 
Detectives later confirmed that Pinatacan had been previously arrested by the Turlock Police Department in a case involving similar allegations reported earlier this year. Based on the victim’s statement and supporting documentation, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Pinatacan.
 
Pinatacan was taken into custody without incident at the Stanislaus County Courthouse following a separate hearing. He was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail on the following charges:

• 289(a)(1) PC – Sexual penetration with a foreign object
• 243.4(d) PC – Sexual battery for the purpose of sexual arousal

The medical office where these incidents occurred confirmed that Pinatacan is no longer employed there.
 
“This is an extremely troubling case,” said Chief Jason Hedden. “When someone seeks medical care, they place complete trust in the professionals who are there to help them. That trust was violated. Our department is committed to holding individuals accountable when they abuse positions of authority and cause harm, and we encourage anyone who may have been impacted to come forward.”
 
Detectives are asking anyone who received ultrasound services from Pinatacan and believes they experienced inappropriate or concerning conduct, to contact Detective Giovacchini at (209) 668-6539.
 
The Turlock Police Department is committed to conducting a thorough investigation and ensuring that anyone who has been harmed receives the opportunity to come forward.
 
The Turlock Police Department is an active participant in the Crime Stoppers Program.  Callers can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 or (866) 602-7463 and you may be eligible for a cash reward. You can also leave an anonymous tip online at www.stancrimetips.org or by texting “StanCS” to 738447.  The P3 app is also available for download for Apple and Android devices.
 
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This information is being released by Turlock Police Department Public Affairs Analyst Dominique Sanchez.

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Public Affairs Analyst Dominique Sanchez
Turlock Police Department
Office phone – (209) 656-3148
Work Cell – (209) 638-2698
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