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Modesto Shooting Suspect Arrested

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2 years ago

November 23, 2021

MODESTO – A man suspected of injuring a woman during a shooting in September was arrested by police Monday night.

On September 8th, police responded to a report of a person shot in a parking lot near the intersection of Standiford Avenue and Prescott Road. The suspect had been in a verbal argument with people at a business when security asked him to leave. The suspect left, but drove back through and opened fire toward the people he had been arguing with.

A woman was struck in the foot and suffered a graze wound according to police spokeswoman Sharon Bear. The victim declined treatment for the injury.

During the course of the investigation, police obtained an arrest warrant for 30-year-old Tomas Garcia. Police officers were able to locate him leaving a business Monday night near Crows Landing and Hatch Roads.

Police surrounded Garcia’s vehicle as he stopped in a Home Depot parking lot in Ceres shortly before 10:00pm. He was taken into custody without incident and found to be in possession of a firearm.

Garcia was charged with carrying a loaded firearm, discharge of a firearm, and assault with a firearm.

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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.