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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.
Southern California man arrested after Ceres police chase suspect in stolen vehicle
CERES – A man out of Southern California was arrested after a police chase in Stanislaus County on Friday morning, police said Sunday. A Ceres police officer located an occupied stolen vehicle near E. Hatch Road and Mitchell Road around 5:15 a.m. When the officer tried to pull the suspect over, they took off, initiating a chase in and around the Ceres area. The pursuit continued to the Turlock area, where police tried to complete a PIT maneuver, but the driver regained control of the vehicle. Police said the suspect, later identified as 41-year-old Chhay Hisocanphaktra of Stockton, rammed the front end of a police vehicle in an attempt to get away. Hisocanphaktra was then taken into custody after police disabled the vehicle. A records check showed Hisocanphaktra was on post-release community supervision out of Orange County. He was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail on numerous felony charges. No officers were injured.
Two Dead in Vehicle on Highway 99 Off-Ramp; Closure Expected Overnight
SALIDA – A Highway 99 off-ramp in Stanislaus County will be closed for most of Sunday night after two people were found dead in a vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officers arrived around 6 p.m. at the northbound Highway 99 off-ramp at Hammett Road after receiving reports...
Man convicted for rape after entering Turlock apartment and assaulting sleeping victim
TURLOCK, Calif. — A jury convicted a man who entered a Turlock apartment in 2020 and sexually assaulted the victim who had been sleeping, according to the Stanislaus County district attorney. The DA said 26-year-old Ivan Garcia Jr. was convicted of forcible rape. Garcia was convicted for a sexual...
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.
Stanislaus County native receives full ride to medical school from Sutter Health
MODESTO – A Stanislaus County native is one step closer to becoming a doctor, after being awarded a full ride to medical school.Sutter Health announced she is one of only five recipients in the state to get this scholarship. "A girl like me coming from the Central Valley, from my background, I would've never imagined I would've nominated for such a scholarship," said Anaissa Media, a Sutter Health Medical School scholarship recipient.Medina is from Salida but is now going to school at Charles Drew University, a historically Black college that serves the community of Watts in South Central Los Angeles....
Stanislaus County to require environmental study on Salida plan. Warehouse project delayed
Stanislaus County is proposing an environmental impact report on the entire Salida Community Plan before a large distribution center project on Kiernan Avenue is allowed to proceed. Tuesday morning, the county Board of Supervisors is set to approve a $900,000 agreement with Sacramento-based Ascent Environmental Inc. to conduct a comprehensive...
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...
Stanislaus County volunteers stuff backpacks with supplies to help families in need
MODESTO – We are in the middle of a sizzling summer and before you know it, a new school year will begin. But for families on a budget, buying school supplies can be expensive. That's why the Stanislaus County Department of Child Support Services teamed up with the United Way and other local groups to help families in their community.There are so many backpacks to choose from – some have sparkles, others popular characters, and classic superheroes with a little flair. Stephanie Bazan, Karen Lumpkin and Tammy Belew all work for the Stanislaus County Department of Child Support Services. This...
PG&E warns of possible safety shutoffs from dry weather, winds
PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions. Meteorologists and operations professionals from PG&E are monitoring a potential high wind event that is forecasted to start mid-Saturday morning, the utility said in a press release. Power shutoffs are used as a proactive approach to reduce the risk of wildfire from energized power lines, according to PG&E.San Joaquin County has the most potentially affected customers at 6,352, while more than 5,000 face potential shutoffs in Stanislaus County, nearly 4,000 in Merced County, 328 in...
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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