MODESTO - Police say a man who refused to come out of a convenience store after waving a pistol was armed with a bb gun. The incident began at about 3:30pm Monday afternoon at the A&M Gas Mini Mart near Maze Boulevard and North Martin Luther King Drive. Police responded to a report of a man sitting outside a nearby market waving a gun. Officers responded and made contact with the man, who was uncooperative. ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Officers used a taser, but it was not effective. The suspect ran into the business which was still occupied…

CERES - The 4th annual Bands, Brews and BBQ Throwdown is under way Saturday August 12th. The event lasts until 5:30pm and features live music, craft brews and lots a barbecue action. The free event is a state qualifier for the Kansas City BBQ Society. Among the numerous vendor booths you can find PrimeLending and RJ Tapia, a Realtor® with Alison James Estates and Homes. They will be on hand to answer questions about homeownership and loans. For more information on the barbecue event, you can find the Facebook page by CLICKING HERE. You can contact RJ Tapia for more information…

KNIGHT'S FERRY - Authorities investigated a deputy involved shooting that took place late Sunday night. Shortly before 11:30pm, a Stanislaus County Sheriff Deputy contacted two men in a vehicle on Sonora Road. The 35 year old driver was detained and placed in the back of the patrol car. As the deputy engaged the passenger in a brief conversation, the man ran off north and struggled with the deputy after being caught. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During the struggle, the deputy fired his gun, striking the passenger. He was transported to the emergency room. The deputy was treated and released from the hospital.…

LOS BANOS - Two officers and a suspect were injured in a shooting early Monday morning at an apartment complex. The incident happened at about 6:30am at the apartments at the end of Gilbert Gonzalez Jr Drive.  ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW Ad Code (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One building in the complex was taped off as investigators worked the area. Los Banos Police and Merced County Sheriff officials were both at the complex during the investigation. Early reports indicate the suspect and officers were involved in a struggle with each other and was able to get a hold of one of an…

Authorities with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office have identified a man found dead near southeast Turlock early Tuesday morning as 36 year old Norberto Martinez. His body was found near the 1500 block of Golf Road at about 1:45am Tuesday. Martinez was found on the side of the road with a gunshot wound. Later in the day a fire destroyed a vacant home on the property, it's unclear wether there is a connection between both incidents. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact detective Cory Brown at 209-567 4485. So far no arrests have been made in…

STOCKTON - Police investigated a shooting that injured two homeless men Sunday night. The shootings were reported at about 8:30pm near the 900 block of West Weber. Police officers responded to the area for a report of a person shot and found a homeless man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The man was transported to a hospital where he is expected to recover. According to police, the man said he shot himself and threw the gun in the water. As they were investigating that case, a second homeless man approached also suffering from a gunshot…

LODI - Police arrested a suspect accused of stabbing a homeless man Friday after a foot pursuit. Authorities say at about 2:00am on July 14th, officers responded to Lockeford Street for a report of a man who had been stabbed. Arriving officers located a male victim only described as a homeless person suffering from multiple stab wounds.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Investigating officers were able to identify 24 year old Harlan Kenyon of Lodi as a suspect in the crime. At about noon Friday, officers Located Kenyon near the 200 block of Daisy Avenue. He was safely taken into custody after a…

MODESTO - Family Fun Nights have returned for Modesto residents for the 11th year during the month of July. The events take place Friday July 14th, and Friday July 21st at the Apostolic Jubilee Center in South Modesto. The event features several resources for the community and includes free school supplies and information for many programs available to residents. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There will be free food, games, shaved ice and jumpers for the kids. Laptops and bikes will be given away, there will be free haircuts available. RJ and Charlene Tapia, who are real estate and lending professionals, will have…