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Arrests Made in Child Abuse Case

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3 years ago

September 15, 2020

Carlos Rodriguez

Jovonna Cruz, Eyvar Rivera - Modesto Police Department

MODESTO – Police arrested two people on charges related to child abuse after a child was found with injuries.

Authorities say police responded to an apartment complex on the 1900 block of Oakdale Road for a medical call. Arriving officers found medics and firefighters providing care to a seven year old boy. The child was rushed to a hospital for care. Police say the boy exhibited serious injuries consistent with abuse.

Police arrested the child’s mother, 35 year old Jovonna Cruz along with her boyfriend, 41 year old Eyvar Rivera. Police also said that Cruz was additionally charged with great bodily injury.

A GoFundMe account and social media posts circulating the web show images of the child named David intubated, and exhibiting bruises on the head, arms and legs.

“The doctors say his body is too weak to fight, he went too long without oxygen and now has no brain activity,” the GoFundme account said.

Relatives set up the GoFundMe account in hopes to raise funds for whatever services David may need, and for legal fees to try to gain custody of his sister.

Anyone interested in donating to the GoFundMe account can do so by CLICKING HERE. (Warning: photos of the child are graphic.)

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Carlos Rodriguez

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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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

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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.