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Amber Alert Victims Believed to be Near Modesto

Published

2 years ago

September 17, 2021

MODESTO – Two children who were abducted from the Riverside area Thursday may be in the Modesto area according to authorities.

Gino Costello age 9, and Memphis Zeko age 5, were last seen with their father Nicholas Zeko according to the California Highway Patrol. They were last seen at about 10:00pm in Riverside County. Nicholas Zeko is also said to have two felony and four misdemeanor warrants.

Mariela Costello, 32, is also reported to be with them. Authorities say they are believed to be in imminent danger.

The four are said to be traveling in a 2005 white Ford Expedition with gold trim. The plate of the vehicle is California V449G0.

Nicholas Zeko is 34 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 205 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a black tee shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

Mariela Costello is 32 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 115 pounds. She has black hair and eyes and her clothing is unknown.

Gino Costello is 9 years old and is 4 feet 4 inches tall. He weighs 62 pounds and has brown hair and eyes. His clothing is unknown.

Memphis Zeko is 5 years old and 3 feet 7 inches tall. He weighs 42 pounds and has brown hair and eyes. His clothing is unknown.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call 911 immediately.

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Man Killed in Gateway Court Shooting

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2 months ago

October 2, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

STOCKTON – Police investigated a fatal shooting on Gateway Court early Saturday morning.

Shortly after 1:00am, police responded to the area for a report of a person shot. They found a 25 year old man who was shot several times.

Medics responded to provide care for the victim, but he died from his injuries. Detectives responded to investigate the case however no further details were provided.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact police at (209) 937-8377 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Fatal Tesla Crash Investigated in Modesto

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2 months ago

October 2, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – A fatal collision involving a Tesla vehicle closed down Pelandale Avenue early Saturday morning.

The crash happened shortly after midnight near the intersection of Pelandale Avenue and Carver Road. Police said the eastbound Tesla Model Y struck a corner lightpole, claiming the life of the driver. The passenger, a man from Fresno, suffered moderate injuries.

The Tesla was the only involved vehicle in the collision, police said.

Officers with the Modesto Police Traffic Safety Unit responded to investigate the collision. Pelandale Avenue was closed for the duration of the investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is encouraged to contact Officer Beverson at beversonj@modestopd.com

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Homicide Investigated on Anne Street

Published

3 months ago

September 23, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

STOCKTON – Authorities investigated a fatal shooting late Saturday morning in a South Stockton neighborhood.

Shortly before noon, officers responded to the area of Anne and Tenth Streets for a report of a person shot. Arriving officers found a 40 year old man who had been shot. Medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased.

Detectives took over the investigation, and no suspect information was available Saturday.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Police at (209) 937-8377 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 where callers can remain anonymous.