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2 found dead in vehicle on Highway 99 off-ramp in Stanislaus County; investigation underway
SALIDA – A Highway 99 off-ramp in Stanislaus County is expected to be closed for most of Sunday night after two people were found dead in a vehicle, the California Highway Patrol says. Officers responded to reports of a possible assault at about 6 p.m. on the northbound Highway 99 off-ramp at Hammett Road. When at the scene, officers found a man and woman dead in a Honda sedan parked on the shoulder, the CHP said. They have not been identified at this time. A preliminary investigation indicates it may have stemmed from a domestic violence incident earlier in the day, officers said. The Hemmett Road off-ramp is likely to stay closed for most of the night. This is in northern Salida. Officers said there is no lingering threat to the public. Anyone with information is urged to contact the CHP - Modesto unit.
Man crushed to death by pipe at Pegasus Dr facility: coroner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County coroner said a man died after he was crushed by a pipe at workplace Wednesday on Pegasus Drive. The man was identified as Kenneth Jay Sanders, 53, of Manteca. Few details have been released about the July 17 incident, but in a release, the coroner said Sanders was […]
Tracy Police Issue Warrant for Suspected Felony Domestic Violence and Child Endangerment, Suspect At Large
Authorities in Tracy are on the lookout for a man wanted for felony domestic violence and child endangerment following an incident earlier this week. According to a Facebook post by the Tracy Police Department, Jose Rodriguez-Remigio, a 41-year-old resident of Tracy, is alleged to have committed these crimes on July 18, around 8:50 p.m., in the area of Winston Court and Colony Drive. Following the incident, the victims were urgently transported to a local hospital where they received treatment and were subsequently released.
Man's body recovered from Modesto Reservoir
MODESTO, Calif. — A man drowned at the Modesto Reservoir Friday afternoon, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office. Officials say they were called to the reservoir about a possible drowning. They began searching around 3:20 p.m. for a Hispanic man in his 50s. A body was recovered and...
Stockton man arrested for animal cruelty and illegal firearm possession
STOCKTON, California — A Stockton man has been arrested on charges of animal cruelty and illegal firearm possession after a video surfaced showing him allegedly shooting a caged dog with a BB gun. On June 28, 2024, the Stockton Police Department was alerted to social media videos depicting a...
Stockton Man Leads Ceres and Turlock Police on Dangerous Chase, Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges
Early Friday morning, an allegedly stolen vehicle led Ceres and Turlock police on a chase that spilled through the streets of the Ceres area and involved dangerous maneuvers, ultimately ending with an arrest. Ceres Police Department reported the pursuit initiated when Officer Lord-Huff located the vehicle at approximately 05:17am near E Hatch Rd and Mitchell Rd. After an attempted traffic stop, the suspect attempted to evade police, setting off a pursuit, as per Ceres Police Department's Facebook post.
'We have lost a lot': Liberty Fire destroys 3 San Joaquin County homes
CLEMENTS, Calif. — San Joaquin County fire crews continue to work on increasing containment of the Liberty Fire Friday night. The fire burned 104 acres near Clements in San Joaquin County and is now 25% contained, according to Cal Fire. It started in the area of east Liberty and north Mackville roads around 2:30 p.m. Friday and prompted evacuations.
Fwd: Stockton police collect 167 firearms in 'successful' gun buyback event, department says
STOCKTON, California — The Stockton Police Department held a gun buyback event today, collecting a total of 167 firearms. The event took place in the parking lot on North Edison Street. The purpose of the initiative was to collect unwanted firearms to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands and potentially being used in crimes if stolen, according to a press release from the Stockton Police Department.
1 shot and killed in Stockton. Homicide investigation underway, police say
STOCKTON, Calif. — A man was shot to death Sunday night in Stockton, officials said. The Stockton Police Department was dispatched to North California Street near Park Street in the Civic District. Upon arrival, officers found a 39-year-old man who was shot. He was taken to a nearby hospital...
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