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Fire at Homeless Camp Investigated as Homicide

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11 months ago

July 8, 2022

STOCKTON – A fire at a homeless camp that claimed the life of a man and critically injured a woman was investigated as a homicide Thursday afternoon.

At about 5:30pm Thursday officers with the Stockton Police Department responded to Mormon Slough near Airport Way after two burn victims were found. A 35 year old man and 40 year old woman were critically burned and airlifted to UC Davis medical center where the man died from his injuries. The woman was said to be critical Friday afternoon according to Officer Joseph Silva, a police department spokesman.

Investigators discovered that a woman found both victims in a tent and poured an accelerant on it before setting it on fire and walking away.

“The suspect had no regard for human life,” Officer Silva said. Both victims suffered severe burn injuries. He described the suspect as being a girlfriend of the male victim.

A neighboring camper described the victim as his best friend who he had known for two decades. He said the woman suspect had previously harassed the male victim’s life, and followed through with her threats on Thursday.

No arrests have been made in the case as of Friday, and the case remains an active investigation, but authorities are urging anyone with information to call police at (209) 937-8377 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Officer Involved Shooting Investigated in Stockton

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10 hours ago

June 4, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

Authorities investigate an officer involved shooting near Hammer Lane and Mariner's Drive Sunday night.

STOCKTON – A section of Hammer Lane West of Interstate 5 was closed down Sunday evening after a shooting involving authorities.

The incident occurred at about 8:00pm near the intersection of Hammer Lane and Mariner’s Drive. Hammer Lane was closed down to traffic at the Southbound exit/entrance to Interstate 5.

Both Stockton Police Officers and Officers with California Highway Patrol were on scene. The circumstances surrounding the incident were not available Sunday night, but there did appear to be on person deceased at the scene.

Residents who were trying to reach their homes on Mariner’s Drive were unable to early on in the investigation. A nearby gas station was also closed off with crime scene tape.

More details will be posted as they become available.

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Turlock Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing of Teen

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2 days ago

June 3, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

TURLOCK – Detectives are investigating the fatal stabbing of a seventeen year old boy that took place Friday night.

Authorities believe that the victim was leaving a house party near the 2000 block of North Daubenberger Road at about 10:45pm, when police received the call reporting the stabbing had taken place.

Arriving officers found the teen on the sidewalk suffering from at least one stab wound. Officers began performing CPR until the victim was transported by medics to a hospital. The victim died about an hour later.

Detectives interviewed witnesses who stayed behind and believe a group of individuals, either white or Hispanic males in their teens or early 20’s, confronted the victim as he was leaving the party. A fight then took place, ending with the victim being stabbed. Friends of the victim called 911 for help.

Further information was not available Saturday morning.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Frank Navarro at (209) 664-7319 or the Turlock Tip Line at (209) 668-5550 extension 6780. Crime Stoppers is also available at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Arrest Made in February 14th Homicide

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2 days ago

June 2, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

Investigators examine a crime scene where a homicide took place on El Dorado Street on February 14th, 2023.

STOCKTON – A 41 year old man was arrested by authorities in connection to a homicide that took place on February 14th of this year.

Shortly before 3:00am that morning, police officers responded to the 600 block of North El Dorado Street for a report of a person down. Arriving officers located a 60 year old man who was suffering from stab wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Throughout the course of the investigation, authorities were able to identify and arrest 41 year old Robert Lee Sandoval Friday in connection to the case. He was booked into the San Joaquin County Jail without possibility of bail on a murder charge.

Sandoval is due in San Joaquin County Superior Court Tuesday afternoon.