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Man Arrested, Charged With Stabbing Parents

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3 years ago

March 22, 2021

LOS BANOS – Authorities arrested a man who allegedly stabbed his parents with a knife Saturday morning.

Shortly after 11:00am officers responded to a home on the 2000 block of Genoa Court for a report of a stabbing. A victim reported his adult son had stabbed both him and his wife, and the suspect was still inside.

Four Los Banos Police Officers arrived and heard a victim calling for help from inside the home. The officers forced their way into the home and encountered a man in the hallway armed with a large knife. He was ordered to drop the knife but did not comply.

Officers used a taser on the suspect as he approached and quickly took him into custody. The victims were found injured and suffering from stab wounds. Both were airlifted to hospitals in Modesto for care. The man was later released, the woman remained in the hospital with serious injuries.

Lawrence Smith Jr. was identified as the suspect in the stabbing. The 36 year old man was booked into jail on charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

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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.