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Downtown Dumpster Fires Damage Restaurant

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2 years ago

June 28, 2021

MODESTO – Several dumpster fires in downtown Modesto caused damage to a storage building for a restaurant Monday morning.

The fires were dispatched shortly after midnight and located in an alleyway near the intersection of 14th and G Streets. One dumpster was in the middle of an alleyway burning. Firefighters focused their efforts on two others across the street, one of which was against a storage building for the A&W restaurant. The flames had extended to the structure and were already burning it.

About 20 minutes later officers with the Modesto Police Department located another dumpster burning up against an apartment building near the intersection of 12th and G Streets. Fire extinguishers were used to hold the flames down until an engine arrived.

Officers patrolled the downtown area for any signs of other fires, but none were found. An investigator responded to determine the cause.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Stanislaus Fire Investigations Unit at (209) 525-5537 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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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.