STOCKTON - Police investigated a homicide after a man was found shot Sunday night. Shortly after 8:00pm, officers were called to the 1000 block of North Madison Street for a report of a person who was shot. When they arrived, they found a man who was suffering from at least one gunshot wound. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The man died at the scene, and detectives responded to take over the investigation. Police have no motive or suspect information. Anyone who may have witnessed anything or who may have information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Stockton Police Department at (209)…

MODESTO - Sergeant Michael Pershall was honored in a memorial service by friends, family and peers Wednesday morning. Pershall was described as someone who touched all of Modesto, but touched the Modesto Police Department family even deeper. ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The recently promoted sergeant was killed when he was struck by an impaired driver on Merle Avenue on Tuesday August 22nd. Pershall was riding his bicycle training for an event for peace officers when the crash occurred. He was thrown off his bicycle and killed instantly. Prior to joining the Modesto Police Department, Pershall was a deputy…

MODESTO - Authorities have identified the member of the Modesto Police family who was killed in an off-duty collision. Sergeant Michael Pershall, who was recently promoted on August 8th, was riding his bicycle on Merle Avenue when he was struck from behind by a suspected drunk driver shortly after 6:00pm Tuesday. Officers with the California Highway Patrol responded to investigate the crash and arrested 32 year old Matthew Gibbs. Pershall joined the Modesto Police Department in 2012. Prior to that, he was a deputy with the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office for four years.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He served as a canine…

MODESTO - Police Chief Galen Carrol reported the loss of an officer in a traffic collision Tuesday evening. The crash happened near Savage Middle School on Merle Avenue shortly after 6:00pm. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Authorities rushed an American Flag to the scene to cover the officer. The officer's identity was not released at time of publication. No further details were released, only that the investigation was turned over to the California Highway Patrol. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW

CERES - Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a woman who they say attempted to cash a fraudulent check and stole a vehicle. Authorities say the woman entered the Bank of America on Mitchell Road in Ceres on July 25th and attempted to cash a fraudulent check. The suspect attempted to use someone else's identification to cash the check but was unsuccessful. ADVERTISEMENT - ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While she attempted to cash the check, she managed to steal another customer's keys from the counter and stole their vehicle. It was later found abandoned and recovered in Turlock.…

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.…