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Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Woman in Ceres

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4 years ago

August 15, 2020

CERES – Police arrested a man on charges connected to the shooting death of a 29 year old woman Thursday night.

At about 9:17pm, police received a call regarding a person shot on the 3900 block of Suncrest Drive. The caller was a woman who had stated her husband’s friend had just shot a woman. Authorities also received another phone call indicating the woman may have shot herself.

Authorities at the scene said the suspect, identified as 29 year old Daniel Garcia, was staying at the residence where the shooting occurred. They believe the victim came over to visit at some point in the day.

Arriving officers found the victim down in the grass bleeding from at least one gunshot wound. They began lifesaving measures on the woman and performed CPR until medics arrived. Police officers searched the home to make sure there were no suspects inside and no one else was injured, escorting the occupants out of the house.

Garcia was detained as a person of interest after declining to cooperate with authorities. A small caliber handgun was later located near the victim in the grass.

Garcia was taken to the Ceres Police Department to be interviewed by detectives, and was later booked into the Stanislaus County Safety Center for homicide. Authorities say he and the victim have children together.

The victim was rushed to a hospital by ambulance where she died from her injuries. Her identity was not released by authorities Friday afternoon.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Berlier at (209) 538-5616.

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School Security Increased After Driver Approaches Student

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2 days ago

October 3, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – School officials planned to add additional security Thursday after a report of a driver that approached a student.

A message sent to parents reported a driver in a gray or green Honda Civic approached a Mark Twain Junior High School student near Marshall Elementary Wednesday afternoon. The message went on to say Modesto Police Department was notified, and that both officers and School Security Guards planned to patrol the area.

The message also encourages students to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious people or behavior right away.

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Death Investigated After Body Found in Canal

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2 days ago

October 3, 2024

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STANISLAUS COUNTY – Authorities investigated a death after a deceased person was found in a canal Thursday morning.

At about 7:30am deputies with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Church Street and Garst Road for a report of a possible drowning. Arriving first responders located the deceased person west of the intersection in the Lateral Two canal, near railroad tracks.

The circumstances surrounding the death were not available at time of publication. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office.

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Man Arrested in Fatal Turlock Stabbing

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5 days ago

September 29, 2024

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TURLOCK – Police arrested a man on murder charges in a fatal stabbing that took place Friday night.

Ahmad Abweny, a 28-year-old Modesto man, was identified and arrested with the assistance of the Modesto Police Department.

The incident occurred Friday night at about 10:30pm, when officers were called to a report of a person stabbed near the intersection of Monte Vista Avenue and Golden State Boulevard. Enrique Gomez, a 49-year-old Turlock resident, was found on the ground stabbed. Emergency personnel provided aid, but Gomez died at the scene.

Detectives with the Turlock Police Department responded to investigate and learned that the stabbing was the result of a road rage argument that took place at a nearby apartment complex. Through evidence and witness statements, investigators were able to identify the suspect and the involved vehicle.

Within hours, Abweny was located with the use of license plate reader technology and with help from the Modesto Police Department. He was arrested and booked into jail on murder charges.

In a released statement, Turlock Police Chief Jason Hedden credited the use of the license plate readers in helping find Abweny in a short amount of time.

“The case demonstrates the power of modern technology in enhancing public safety and ensuring prompt resolution for any crime committed in our city,” the statement said in part.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Ulrich at (209) 668-6570.