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Police Officer Stabbed by Robbery Suspect

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1 year ago

January 23, 2022

CERES – A police officer was rushed to a hospital after he was stabbed by a robbery suspect late Saturday afternoon.

Shortly after 6:00pm, officers with the Ceres Police Department were called to the Quick Stop at the intersection of Morgan and Service Roads for a report of a robbery that had just happened. Responding officers were told that the suspect did not use a weapon during the robbery, and he was last seen on foot heading north on Morgan Road from the business.

The officers quickly located 33 year old Joseph John of Turlock, who matched the description of the robbery suspect. John was stopped near the intersection of Morgan and Hackett Roads, however he would not comply with officers according to authorities. As other officers began to arrive, he walked away. An officer holding a taser tried to order the suspect to surrender, but he fled on foot. He then fought with officers after a short foot chase, stabbing one of them with what was described only as a concealed weapon.

The suspect was taken into custody, and the wounded officer was rushed to a hospital. He was said to be stable Saturday night. Modesto Police Officers and Stanislaus County Sheriff Deputies also responded to the scene to assist. The intersection was closed down for a few hours while authorities investigated the incident.

According to a release from the Ceres Police Department, Joseph John was said to have several outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail on charges including robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Amador at (209) 538-5729.

Joseph John – Photo Courtesy Ceres Police Department

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Arrest Made in February 14th Homicide

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2 hours ago

June 2, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

Investigators examine a crime scene where a homicide took place on El Dorado Street on February 14th, 2023.

STOCKTON – A 41 year old man was arrested by authorities in connection to a homicide that took place on February 14th of this year.

Shortly before 3:00am that morning, police officers responded to the 600 block of North El Dorado Street for a report of a person down. Arriving officers located a 60 year old man who was suffering from stab wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Throughout the course of the investigation, authorities were able to identify and arrest 41 year old Robert Lee Sandoval Friday in connection to the case. He was booked into the San Joaquin County Jail without possibility of bail on a murder charge.

Sandoval is due in San Joaquin County Superior Court Tuesday afternoon.

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Deputies Investigate Shooting Near Newman

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2 weeks ago

May 22, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

Deputies investigate a shooting on River Road that injured one person Sunday night.

NEWMAN – A man was taken to a hospital for care after suffering a gunshot wound Sunday night.

The shooting happened shortly before 10:30pm at a mobile home park on the 26000 block of River Road just outside the City of Newman.

According to officials at the scene, the victim suffered an injury to a lower extremity and was stabilized by medical personnel. The victim was taken to a local hospital for further treatment.

One person was detained at the scene, however deputies were still processing the scene and collecting evidence late Sunday night. No motive to the incident was available.

Anyone with information regarding this case can call the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Arrest Made in Atwater Homicide Case

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2 weeks ago

May 21, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

ATWATER – Authorities announced the arrest of an 18 year old man in a March homicide case.

The homicide occurred on March 11th shortly after 7:00am. Officers with the Atwater Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle collision at the intersection of Green Sands and Camrose Street. Arriving officers found a man in his 20’s in the driver’s seat suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

Attempts were made to save the victim’s life, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Throughout the investigation, authorities identified 18 year old Aryas Simpson as a suspect in the case and issued a warrant for his arrest. He was located and arrested Sunday morning by authorities and booked into the Merced County Jail on a murder warrant.

Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective Sergeant Brum or Detective Vargas at (209) 357-6384.