CRIME & SAFETY
Sketch of 2nd suspect in Livingston homicide released
LIVINGSTON, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A second sketch of another suspect in the 2022 homicide case in Livingston has been released by officers on Tuesday. On Nov. 19, 2022, officers say they were dispatched to the area of Hickory Avenue and Celia Drive. Upon arrival, officials say they found Crispin Tafolla-Bravo deceased inside his vehicle. and […]
Woman with toddler bound during armed robbery at Stanislaus County tow yard, police say
(FOX40.COM) — A man armed with a gun and his accomplice are wanted for a reported robbery that happened in Ceres on Tuesday. At around 8:45 a.m., the Ceres Police Department responded to a call for reports of an armed robbery at Stanislaus Towing Services located at 1307 Angie Avenue. Two men entered Stanislaus Towing Services, […]
Hit-and-run crash reported on Briggsmore Avenue in Modesto
MODESTO, Calif. — A hit-and-run crash was reported on Briggsmore Avenue near Lakewood Avenue in Modesto on Tuesday afternoon. Officials received reports of the crash at approximately 3:55 p.m. It is unclear if any injuries were reported. Traffic slowdown can be expected near the intersection of Briggsmore Avenue and...
Harley rider dead after thrown off Merced River Bridge
MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Turlock man riding his 2019 Harley Davidson motorcycle died after crashing into the back of a Chevrolet Suburban and was thrown off the Merced River Bridge on Sunday night, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP says around 9:30 p.m., they responded to a crash on Highway 165 north of […]
Possible gun threat prompted large law enforcement investigation at Ceres School, district says
CERES – Law enforcement officers swarmed a school in Central California late Monday morning due to reports of a possible gun threat, officials say.The Ceres Unified School District said in a statement that they were alerted by Ceres police about a possible threat against Cesar Chavez Junior High School. That school, along with neighboring La Rosa Elementary, went on a precautionary lockdown. Officers swarmed the school and began searching. Deputies with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office helped in the investigation. No evidence of a threat was found, Ceres Unified officials said; all students and staff were safe. "Any threat against a school community is treated with the utmost seriousness," the district said in a statement. Many concerned parents congregated outside the school, waiting for updates about the situation.It's unclear who was behind the initial report of a threat. Ceres is a Central Valley city just south of Modesto and about 80 miles south of Sacramento.
Hit-and-run collision reported on Highway 99 near Modesto
BYSTROM, Calif. — A hit-and-run collision was reported on northbound Highway 99 near the East Hatch Road exit in Bystorm on Wednesday evening. Officials received reports of a hit-and-run involving two vehicles at approximately 9:10 p.m. The California Highway Patrol online logs indicate that at least one person was...
Brentwood Police Thwart Late-Night Burglary, Two Men From Turlock and Ceres Charged
Last Wednesday night saw prompt police action in the City of Brentwood as two men were nabbed for attempting a late-night heist. According to a statement from the Brentwood Police Department, officers responded to an alarm at a business on 51 Sand Creek Road at approximately 11:45 p.m. and discovered a burglary in progress.
Car crash reported on Jessup Road in Keyes
KEYES, Calif. — A car crash with possible injury was reported Wednesday morning at Jessup and East Keyes roads in Keyes. EMS was dispatched to the scene around 7:14 a.m. It was unclear what caused the crash, how many vehicles were involved or the extent of any injuries. See...
Modesto Police kicking-off weekend with DUI checkpoint
(FOX40.COM) — The Modesto Police Department is starting their weekend with a DUI checkpoint, starting on Friday night. From 6:30 p.m. on Friday to 1:30 a.m. on Saturday a DUI checkpoint will be operating within the City of Modesto at an undisclosed location. The location will be selected based on the frequency of impaired driving […]
Modesto Police welcome fluffy friend to the force
(FOX40.COM) — It has four legs, black-and-white hair, fluffy paws, is the newest addition to the Modesto Police Department’s wellness support K9 team and is named Maverick. Maverick is the newest K9 member of the Modesto Police Department and will be tasked with providing “unconditional support.” During stressful situations, Maverick will be there to help […]
Assault with knife reported near Garrison Park in Modesto
MODESTO, Calif. — A person was reportedly assaulted on Teresa Street near Garrison Park in Modesto on Monday evening. Police received reports of at least one person injured in the assault at approximately 9:10 p.m. KCRA 3 has reached out to officials for more information. Click the video player...
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