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Boyfriend of Woman Charged in Crash That Killed Two Arrested Earlier

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2 years ago

December 14, 2021

MODESTO – Hours before a crash that claimed the lives of two young men Saturday night, the boyfriend of the woman charged with murder and DUI was also arrested.

According to the Modesto Police Department, David Petrik was arrested at about 4:00pm Saturday afternoon at the Vintage Faire Mall. He was charged with driving under the influence and carrying a concealed firearm in his vehicle.

At the time of the arrest, the Ford F-350 was released to a male friend and Petrik’s girlfriend. The male friend drove the truck away from the area, according to a police spokesperson.

At about 8:00pm, that pickup was involved in a collision at the intersection of Crows Landing Road and West Whitmore Avenue. The truck was traveling south on Crows Landing Road and failed to stop at the red light, colliding into a Nissan sedan traveling east through the intersection. The truck was traveling at an unknown speed according to a release from the Ceres Police Department, however the impact pushed the Nissan into the northbound lanes near the entrance to a shopping center.

The two young men in the Nissan, Favian Reinoso and Yahir Gomez Valladares, died of their injuries at the scene. Danielle Morgan, 28, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder and a DUI related charge. She was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail and held without bail.

Relatives of the two victims set up accounts via GoFundMe to help raise funds for funeral costs. Anyone interested in contributing can do so by clicking on the links below.

Favian Reinoso

Yahir Gomez Valladares

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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.