Slain Newman Police Cpl. Ronil 'Ron' Singh honored with procession

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Friday, January 4, 2019
Funeral taking place for fallen Newman Police Corporal Ronil 'Ron' Singh
A procession to honor fallen Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh traveled from Modesto to Newman early Friday, January 4, 2019.

NEWMAN, Calif. -- A procession took place Friday to honor the fallen Newman police officer who was gunned down during a traffic stop hours after Christmas Day.

Cpl. Ronil Singh's body traveled from Modesto to Newman around 8:30 a.m. An Honor Guard Viewing is scheduled to be held at the West Side Theater between 9 a.m. and noon.

The suspect, Paulo Virgen Mendoza, who was previously identified by an alias, was charged with murder Wednesday.

Four others are accused of aiding Virgen Mendoza while he was on the run will be back in court today. Their bail is set at $100,000 each.

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