CRIME & SAFETY
Suspect in 2023 deadly Stockton shooting arrested during traffic stop
STOCKTON - A suspect in a deadly Stockton shooting last summer was arrested during a traffic stop in Alameda County on Tuesday, police said. The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. in the area of Sierra Nevada and Oak in Stockton on July 23, 2023. This is where police said they found a man shot. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Detectives identified Bradley Vargas, 38, as a suspect in the homicide and issued an arrest warrant. On Tuesday, the Livermore Police Department contacted Vargas during a traffic stop, which is when he was detained without incident. He was arrested in connection with the homicide and was booked into the San Joaquin Jail.
Teenager detained after alleged pursuit, ‘intentionally crashes’ in Stockton
(FOX40.COM) — A 16-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly led deputies on a pursuit in a suspected stolen vehicle. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said that around 12:30 p.m. deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on a white Kia sedan, but the vehicle failed to yield. Officials said the vehicle was […]
16-year-old driver leads San Joaquin County deputies on chase in stolen car
A teenager was arrested Wednesday by the San Joaquin County Sheriff's deputies after allegedly leading them on a long pursuit in a stolen vehicle. At about 12:30 p.m., deputies tried to pull over a white Kia sedan, but it failed to yield. A search of the plates revealed it was allegedly stolen out of Stockton. The Sheriff's Office alleged that the Kia intentionally collided with several vehicles in an attempt to avoid apprehension. "The driver of the vehicle put citizens at risk," the Sheriff's Office said on Facebook. "Therefore, legal intervention was used, which safely ended the twenty-three-mile pursuit at Hammer Ln and Pershing Ave" in Stockton. Stockton police and the California Highway Patrol are currently investigating any vehicles that were allegedly damaged by the suspect during the pursuit. Both the 16-year-old driver-- who police say had a warrant out for his arrest-- and his passenger were booked into the San Joaquin County Juvenile Justice Center, pending possible charges.
Stockton Police hosting gun buyback event with cash gift cards of $200 and higher
(FOX40.COM) — Stockton Police will host a gun buyback event in late April to reduce gun violence and promote responsible firearm ownership. The agency said it will hand out cash gift cards of $200 or $400 depending on the type of firearm turned in. The event will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 9 […]
Vehicle, remains found in Sacramento County possibly of missing Stockton man
A vehicle with remains inside that could possibly be connected to a 1994 Stockton missing person case was located last week in Sacramento County, police said Monday. Stockton resident Arnel Nagal Narvaiz, 36 at the time of his disappearance, was last seen July 1, 1994 leaving for his work on a ranch in the Twin Cities Road area of Sacramento County.
Vehicle crash reported on 99 Frontage Road in Stockton
MORADA, Calif. — A traffic collision was reported on 99 Frontage Road near Tudor Rose Glen in Stockton on Tuesday afternoon. According to the California Highway Patrol, a vehicle was reported to have crashed into a power pole on Frontage Road. At least one person was reportedly injured in...
KCRA Today: Teens arrested after Stockton chase, business groups clash on NDA bill, Caltrans workers' memorial day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — KCRA 3 is rounding up all the information you need to know to get a head start on your day. Here, you'll find what you missed overnight, what's happening throughout the day, the forecast and how your commute is shaping up. You can also watch our...
San Joaquin County supervisors kick in $25,000 for memorial for fallen deputies
STOCKTON — After three decades of planning, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is ready to break ground on a memorial to honor its fallen deputies. The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved placing an item on its May 14 meeting to approve a minimum $25,000 in funding for the project.
CHP responds to vehicle collision with train in Lodi
California Highway Patrol officers responded to a collision involving a small SUV and a train at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday on Kettleman Lane just west of DeVries Road, reports state. According to the CHP's traffic website, the driver of the SUV attempted to cross the railroad tracks as the gate arms were descending. The SUV, which was towing a camper, was struck by the train and then ran into an electrical box nearby, reports state. The incident is currently classified as a traffic collision with major injuries.
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