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Amber Alert: Vehicle Stolen With Toddler Inside

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4 years ago

October 26, 2020

MERCED – Authorities searched for a vehicle that was stolen late Monday afternoon with a toddler inside.

The vehicle was taken at about 6:45pm from the 400 block West 27th Street. The car was described as a Silver Toyota Corolla with the California license plate 4VMS942.

The child, a 3 year old girl names Jessie Sanchez, was in the vehicle when it was taken. She has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a pink sweater, green shirt, and black pants with pink stars.

The California Highway Patrol says the vehicle was taken by an unknown suspect and last seen heading south on West 27th Street.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jessie Sanchez or the vehicle is encouraged to call 911 immediately.

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Carlos Rodriguez is an Emmy Award winning photojournalist specializing in public safety and natural disasters. His passion for local news stems from a deep commitment to his community, with a selfless mission to inform the citizens of the valley. As he worked on assignment for 19 days at the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California, he spent most of his time helping survivors contact their loved ones to let them know they were ok. Carlos is a veteran of Univision, FOX, and Telemundo TV stations and a native of Modesto, California.

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Pedestrian Fatality Reported on Crows Landing Road

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5 minutes ago

March 19, 2025

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STANISLAUS COUNTY – A pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene of a collision Wednesday night.

Shortly before 10:00pm, emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Crows Landing Road and Monte Vista Avenue for a report of a collision.

Arriving personnel declared the pedestrian deceased at the scene. The involved motorist pulled over nearby.

The roadway was closed to traffic, CHP Officers responded to investigate the crash.

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Crash Claims Life of Motorist in Northeast Modesto

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14 hours ago

March 19, 2025

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MODESTO – A Monday afternoon crash in the northeast side of the city claimed the life of a Waterford man, police reported.

At about 6:30pm emergency crews responded to a report of a two vehicle crash near the intersection of Claus and Milnes Roads. Arriving personnel found an unresponsive driver in one of the involved vehicles. Despite life saving efforts the driver died from his injuries.

Authorities say the investigation indicates a black Acura ILX was headed west on Milnes Road and was broadsided by a Ford F150 as it entered Claus Road.

No further details were released.

Police are asking for any witnesses to contact Officer Cristian Avina at avinac@modestopd.com.

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House Fire Leads to Evacuations

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24 hours ago

March 18, 2025

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CERES – Police officers evacuated neighboring residents near a home that caught fire late Tuesday night.

The fire was dispatched at about 11:15pm near the 1300 block of Riverette Drive. Arriving emergency personnel reported fire from the back of the home. Early reports indicate the occupants were able to safely escape.

Additional police officers responded to evacuate neighbors, some also responding to the nearby mobile home park.

Several fire crews responded to the scene. No further details were available at time of publication.