Tracy
CRIME & SAFETY
Tracy Police Reportedly Confiscate Nearly 40 Pounds of Suspected Narcotics
Police in Tracy recently arrested two individuals in connection with the alleged discovery of a large amount of narcotics during a vehicle stop. In a press release, police reported that they had stopped a vehicle near 11th Street and Parker Ave. on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 25. A K9 unit brought in for assistance reportedly alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle.
DEA Oakland, Alameda Task Seize Enough Fentanyl to Kill 7.5 Million People; Dismantling Drug Ring in Arrests of Hunduran Narcos
Following a meticulous investigation spearheaded by the DEA Oakland in collaboration with the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force, a significant drug operation has been dismantled, resulting in the seizure of a substantial quantity of Fentanyl. The joint task operation focused on a group of individuals suspected of facilitating a substantial part of the fentanyl traffic within Alameda and San Francisco Counties. The sting operation culminated on Friday, 6/28, with search warrants being executed at multiple locations.
Manteca police will use fleet of drones to crack down on illegal fireworks
MANTECA — The Manteca Police Department is using seven high-tech drones on the Fourth of July to try and crack down on anyone using illegal fireworks within city limits.Last year, the department used two drones, but now there will be more than three times that many being the eyes in the sky for any illegal fireworks popping off."It teaches people, when you used to go outside and look left and look right, now you have to look up, and decide, maybe illegal fireworks aren't good anymore and dispose of them," said Manteca Police Sergeant Steve Beermann.The drones fly up to...
Livermore man prohibited from possessing guns arrested on numerous weapons charges
(KRON) — A 31-year-old man with an active gun violence restraining order was arrested last week on a number of charges related to illegally possessing weapons, the Livermore Police Department announced on Tuesday. On June 25 just after 5 p.m., Livermore police officers stopped a Kia Sportage on Las Positas Road near First Street for […]
Stockton Police Department sees surge in hiring, candidate interest
STOCKTON, Calif. — Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden walked around a troubled Weston Ranch shopping center Wednesday morning with news of a once-struggling police force now on the mend. The day started with a pep talk at a coffee shop off Carolyn Weston Boulevard. "We're happy to be here,"...
Zero tolerance on fireworks violations in Brentwood
BRENTWOOD, CA – As we approach the 4th of July, the Brentwood Police Department wants to remind its residents about the dangers associated with fireworks and the use of firearms when celebrating our country’s Independence Day. Contra Costa County (and City) is a “fireworks-free-zone”; therefore, the possession or...
Blaze Bernstein trial: Jury deliberations continue
SANTA ANA, Calif. - After hearing more than two days of closing arguments, jurors began deliberating Tuesday in the trial of the man charged with the hate crime fatal stabbing of a gay former classmate in Foothill Ranch. Attorney Ken Morrison of the Orange County Public Defender's Office argued Tuesday...
5 people injured after Highway 88 car crash in San Joaquin County
LOCKEFORD, Calif. — Five people were injured in a two-vehicle head-on crash Wednesday afternoon on Highway 88 in Lockeford, officials said. California Highway Patrol was dispatched around 3 p.m. to the crash site between East Kettleman and Harney lanes, CHP logs show. Four people were driven to a nearby...
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