CRIME & SAFETY
Arrests made as Modesto police investigate illegal tobacco, cannabis sales
MODESTO, Calif. — Officers are cracking down on smoke shops selling illegal tobacco and cannabis products in Modesto, according to the police department. Video posted by the department to social media Thursday showed officers visiting six Modesto smoke shops and making multiple arrests. Police said the investigation stemmed from...
Crash with possible injury reported on I-5 in Stockton
STOCKTON, Calif. — A car crash with a possible minor injury was reported Thursday morning on southbound I-5 near the Benjamin Holt Drive offramp in Stockton, California Highway Patrol logs show. Police were responding to the scene after being alerted to the crash at 8:03 a.m. At least two...
Lathrop neighbors pick up the pieces after BB gun vandalism
LATHROP — In what has been an ongoing issue for months now, Lathrop police say a person or people have been driving around with a BB or pellet gun, shooting at seemingly random cars throughout the city.The latest attacks are coming this week, with some reported as early as Tuesday night.Many residents are now left to clean up the broken glass or pay their insurance to get the damage repaired.Crystal Drive was the latest spot where the suspect(s) drove through and fired their BB gun at parked cars. Windows have been shattered to pieces on at least a handful of...
Traffic collision reported on South El Circulo Avenue in Patterson
PATTERSON, Calif. — A traffic collision was reported on South El Circulo Avenue near F Street in Patterson on Thursday afternoon. Crews are responding to reports of the crash. It is unclear if any injuries were reported. Traffic slowdown can be expected in the circle. Click the video player...
San Joaquin County leaders briefed on use of security cameras during primary
STOCKTON — San Joaquin County residents on Tuesday urged supervisors to reject a grant that funds election security, stating the March 5 primary was anything but. For the first time in history, the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters deployed security cameras to monitor and livestream drop box locations this year to assure residents that no illegal activity such as ballot stuffing or tampering with facilities would occur.
Chevy Camaro And Corvette Chop Shop Busted In California
Law enforcement recently busted a chop shop in California, revealing a treasure trove of stolen Chevy Camaro and Chevy Corvette components and vehicles. The operation, executed on Mach 11th, 2024, was led by the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) San Joaquin County Auto Theft Task Force, and was a coordinated effort involving several law enforcement agencies. Three men were arrested, while the dollar value loss for the vehicles recovered is estimated at more than $600,000.
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