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Homicide Investigated in West Modesto

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4 years ago

December 9, 2020

MODESTO – Authorities investigated a shooting Wednesday morning that claimed the life of one person.

Police officers and sheriff deputies responded to the 1700 block of Ontario Avenue shortly before 8:30am for a report of a person shot. Police found a man down in the road suffering from gunshot wounds.

Officers provided aid to the man until medics arrived and transported the victim to a hospital. The victim died from his injuries.

A description of the suspect vehicle was provided to authorities, which was later seen leaving the area. Several agencies including Modesto Police Department, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol pursued the vehicle south into Merced County until it stopped near the Sultana Drive over crossing on Highway 99.

Armored SWAT vehicles responded and were used to surround the suspect vehicle. The driver exited and was detained by authorities.

No further details were released by authorities Wednesday afternoon, but asked for witnesses or anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Turlock Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Crash

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2 months ago

April 2, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

Photo: Turlock Police Department

TURLOCK – A Turlock Police Officer was injured when he was involved in a crash while trying to stop a speeding vehicle Tuesday.

The crash happened in the area of Palm Street and Hawkeye Avenue. The officer, whom authorities identified as Gavin Allison, had his lights and sirens on as he was trying to catch up to a speeding driver when he was involved in a collision with another motorist.

Officer Allison suffered moderate injuries that required stitches to his arm and leg, but is expected to make a full recovery. The other motorist involved in the crash was not injured. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Officer Rocha at (209) 668-5550 extension 6130.

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Traffic Collision Reported on Claus Road

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2 months ago

March 24, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – Emergency crews responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Claus Road Monday morning.

The crash was reported near the area of Claus Road and Cedar Creek Drive at about 8:00am. Early reports indicate a pickup truck and another vehicle collided before the pickup hit a tree.

Arriving personnel reported one motorist appeared to have a broken leg.

Expect momentary traffic delays in the area.

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Merced County Crash Claims Lives of Ceres Man, Child

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2 months ago

March 23, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

MERCED COUNTY – A 20 year old woman was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of DUI and vehicular manslaughter after a crash claimed the lives of two people.

The crash was reported at about 12:19am on Highway 165 near Turner Avenue. According to California Highway Patrol, 20 year old Melissa Rosales of Los Banos was driving a BMW SUV at high speeds south on Highway 165 when she crossed lanes at a curve. Her vehicle crashed into an oncoming Honda Accord driven by a 41 year old man from Ceres with a juvenile passenger. Both occupants of the Honda were killed in the crash.

Rosales suffered major injuries and was taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Officials say she was under the influence at the time of the crash and faces DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges.

All involved persons were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.