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Fire Burns House at Scene of Double Homicide

Published

3 years ago

December 24, 2021

MODESTO – Hours after authorities announced the arrest of three people in Tuesday’s double homicide, fire damages a house at the scene of the crime.

At about 12:25am, firefighters were dispatched to the area of Oregon Drive and Thrasher Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Being that the area was the scene of Tuesday’s double homicide, officers with the Modesto Police Department responded before fire crews.

Emergency personnel found fire from the front of a home where the incident occurred. Police officers established a perimeter in the neighborhood while firefighters worked to bring the fire under control. Heavy fog made it difficult to see, but there was visible damage to the front of the home, and smoke puffing upward from the top.

Reports indicate this was not the first night something similar occurred at the location. Wednesday night, firefighters and police also responded to a report of a fire at the location, but found a burning vehicle in the driveway.

A fire investigation officer was on scene working to determine the cause. A large memorial with candles, photos and flowers lined the fence in front of the property where 19-year-old Taurean Travis and 20-year-old Julian Sisk were shot and killed Tuesday afternoon.

Thursday evening police announced the arrest of three individuals in the case. They were identified as 20-year-old Amber Gartin, 24-year-old Manuel Alejandro Licea-Valencia, and 28 year old Salvador Licea-Valencia. No further details regarding the circumstances of the arrests were made available.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Family Raises Funds for Driver Killed in Morgan Road Crash

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6 hours ago

March 16, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – The man killed Friday afternoon when his car collided with a semi leaves behind a wife and four children.

The crash happened at about 5:30pm near Morgan Road and Nelson Way. Officers responded to a report of a crash with major injuries. When they arrived they found a Ford Mustang that collided with a semi truck.

The driver of the Mustang suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital where he later died.

Relatives identified the driver as Timoteo Alvarez, who leaves a wife and four children.

Anyone who would like to contribute to a fundraiser to help Timoteo’s family can visit the link below.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/assist-timoteos-family-with-funeral-expenses

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Helicopter Recovery Under Way at Reservoir

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15 hours ago

March 16, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

STANISLAUS COUNTY – Recovery efforts began today for a helicopter that crashed at the Modesto Reservoir Saturday morning.

The crash happened shortly before 11:00am Saturday in the northwest area of the reservoir. The pilot and passenger suffered minor to moderate injuries. Both were transported by ambulance to a hospital for care.

By 8:00am Sunday the Stanislaus County Sheriff Dive Team and heavy recovery equipment arrived at the reservoir to begin the recovery process. The helicopter sank below the surface of the water.

Waterways at the reservoir have been closed until further notice.

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Fatal Shooting Investigated Friday Night

Published

1 day ago

March 15, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

STOCKTON – Police Investigated a fatal shooting Friday night that claimed the life of a 28 year old man.

Shortly before 10:15pm, officers were dispatched to the area of the 300 block of South San Joaquin Street for a report of a person shot.

Arriving officers found the victim, identified only as a 28 year old man, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

Detectives responded to investigate the case. No suspect information was available at time of publication.

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