CRIME & SAFETY
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...
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 […]
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.
Traffic collision reported on Oakdale Road in Modesto
MODESTO, Calif. — A traffic collision was reported on Oakdale Road near Scenic Drive in Modesto on Wednesday afternoon. Police received reports of a vehicle crash with at least one person injured at approximately 4:25 p.m. The extent of the injuries is currently unknown. Traffic slowdown can be expected...
Car crash reported on L Street in Modesto
MODESTO, Calif. — A car crash with possible injury was reported Thursday morning at L and Seventh streets in Modesto. EMS were dispatched to the scene around 10:24 a.m. It was unclear what caused the crash, how many vehicles were involved or the extent of any injuries. See our...
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 […]
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...
2 injured after Winton drive-by shooting
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man and a woman were shot in Winton on Wednesday night, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they were dispatched to the intersection of Cypress and Paige Avenues in Winton for reports of a drive-by shooting. Merced Police officers also responded and located a vehicle in […]
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 […]
Car reportedly drove through fence in Salida and hit train tracks
SALIDA, Calif. — A car crash with possible minor injury was reported Tuesday morning at the intersection of southbound Highway 99 and Highway 219 in Salida, California Highway Patrol logs show. Police were dispatched to the scene around 6:17 a.m. Somehow a car drove through a fence and hit...
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