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2 found dead in vehicle on Highway 99 offramp near Salida
SALIDA, Calif. — Two people were found dead inside a Honda Sunday near Salida in what officials believe is the result of a domestic violence situation. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened around 6 p.m. Sunday when officers were called about a possible assault with a deadly weapon on the northbound Hammett Road offramp from Highway 99.
Tracy police looking for domestic violence suspect
TRACY, Calif. — The Tracy Police Department is looking for a man who allegedly injured multiple people in a reported case of domestic violence. The Tracy Police Department says it happened around 9 p.m. Thursday near Winston Court and Colony Drive. Detectives say the suspect, 41-year-old Jose Rodriguez-Remigio, committed...
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...
Turlock Man Convicted of Forcible Rape, Faces Up to 8 Years in Prison
A 26-year-old Turlock man, identified as Ivan Garcia Jr., has been convicted on charges of forcible rape after juridical proceedings in Stanislaus County, as reported by the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office. Garcia's conviction stems from a 2020 incident where he broke into an apartment on W. Monte Vista and sexually assaulted the then-sleeping victim.
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 […]
Stockton man accused of shooting caged dog with BB gun arrested
A 47-year-old man accused of animal cruelty was arraigned Thursday in Stockton, prosecutors said.Maurice Cosby Smith, of Stockton, was arrested Tuesday at his home on suspicion of shooting his dog with a BB gun while the animal was in a cage. The dog was seized and taken to a veterinarian, who recovered 11 BBs during surgery, according to the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office.Smith was charged with three felony counts of malicious and intentional cruelty to an animal, three felony counts of torturing/inflicting needless cruelty to an animal, one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and...
'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.
Stockton man arrested after leading officers on chase in stolen car, police say
CERES, Calif. — A Stockton man out on community supervision was arrested early Friday morning after he allegedly led officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle. According to the Ceres Police Department, it happened around 5:20 a.m. Friday when an officer found a stolen vehicle with a person inside near E Hatch and Mitchell roads.
DUI truck driver’s brake blunder led to fire and tire explosions, cops say
California police arrested a truck driver following a truck fire and explosion in Tracy on Wednesday. According to the Tracy Police Department (TPD), officers responded to a reported explosion at the 400 block of Gandy Dancer Drive in Tracy, California, shortly before 4 a.m. on July 17. When TPD arrived...
Stanislaus County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Locating Endangered Missing Person Luke Bradley Byrum-Achilleos, Last Seen in Salida
Update Per Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office: The missing 22-year-old, Luke Bradley Byrum-Achilleos has been safety located. We thank all members of the public for their assistance in this matter. July 19, 2024 – Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office officials report that they are asking for help in locating Luke Bradley Byrum-Achilleos,...
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