Bret Harte
CRIME & SAFETY
3 suspects invade Modesto home while two children home alone
MODESTO — A Modesto family is shaken after a home invasion occurred Tuesday morning while their two children were home alone.It happened around 8 a.m. in a neighborhood near Yosemite Boulevard and McClure Road. Police say a 13-year-old called 911, but the suspects were gone before the officers got there."We have very limited descriptions. As you can imagine, the two children were pretty shaken up," Lt. Kalani Souza said. "However, it was confirmed that one of the suspects was armed with a firearm."Police also say the suspects had an unusual disguise, dressed in construction gear including neon vests, gloves and masks. Dottie Stamper, who lives next door, home when she heard a loud boom followed by screeching tires."I thought maybe it was the lady next door and she was in a hurry, late or something, but she never drives like that," Stamper said.She would later learn from police that it was a home invasion."I was really scared. It gave me cold chills," Stamper said.Police say it was an isolated incident and they are not revealing what, if anything, was stolen. None of the children were hurt during the incident.
Five Suspects Arrested in Connection with Organized Retail Theft at Modesto Sporting Goods Store
This past weekend, Detectives with the Modesto Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit arrested five individuals in connection with two separate organized retail theft incidents at Dick’s Sporting Goods. The first incident occurred late Saturday morning when two individuals, later identified as 27-year-old Nyeisha Jackson and 50-year-old Robert Glover,...
Manteca man convicted of killing woman by shooting her six times
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif — A Manteca man was convicted this week of killing a woman in a 2020 shooting near Escalon. The Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office announced Alfonso Cervantes was convicted of murder and is facing a potential life sentence. The shooting happened January 19, 2020, when...
Search intensifies for missing Stanislaus County man, not seen in over a week
(FOX40.COM) — The Ceres Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a man who has not been seen or heard from since Aug. 16.• Video Above: What should you do if someone you love goes missing? Erik Salgado, 41, was last seen driving a white GMC Yukon with a California license plate, […]
Deadly hit-and-run in Stanislaus County under investigation
CERES, Calif. — A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run Saturday in Stanislaus County. The California Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 3:50 a.m. along Morgan Road, south of Marchy Lane. Upon arrival, officers found a man lying in the road. He died at the scene. The California...
Ceres Police Apprehend Suspect from Turlock After High-speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle
On the evening of August 24, officers with the Ceres Police Department engaged in a high-speed pursuit that concluded with the apprehension of a suspect driving a reported stolen vehicle. The chase began when Officers Pulido and Carter, while on traffic enforcement duty near Moffett Road and Acorn Lane, observed a silver 2024 Toyota Camry ignore a stop sign. The driver, later identified as Aleigha Freitas, age 29, from Turlock, opted to not immediately comply with the officers and instead accelerated, initiating the chase through residential streets, as per Ceres Police Department.
Former VIP Smoke Shop Manager in Delhi Plaza Faces Sentencing for 2022 Shooting Incident
Today marks a pivotal moment for Tony Thacker, the former manager of VIP Smoke Shop in Delhi Plaza, as he faces sentencing for a deadly shooting event from last year. Thacker, who was convicted of two counts of felonious assault, could be handed a sentence ranging between 22 and 26 years in prison. The court session is scheduled to commence at 9 a.m. today in front of Judge Wende Cross of the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, according to reports by FOX19.
Del Rio Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Illegal Firearm Possession as Repeat Offender
A Del Rio man with a history of felony convictions has been sentenced to a 15-year term in federal prison following his guilty plea for firearm possession as a convicted felon. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
Manteca PD to Conduct DUI Checkpoint on August 30, Promotes Sober Driving Awareness
The Manteca Police Department has issued a friendly reminder to local motorists about the importance of sober driving. On August 30th, the department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint in an effort to enhance community safety. The checkpoint is scheduled to run from 7:30 PM to 2:30 AM, and will be firmly focused on identifying and addressing impaired driving—a hazard often associated with alcohol consumption, but also with the use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as reported by the Manteca Police Department.
Escalon Police Department’s Weekly Activity Log (08/19/2024) – (08/25/2024).
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