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Police Officer Stabbed by Robbery Suspect

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3 years 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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Truck Fire Stalls Highway 99 Traffic in Modesto

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14 hours ago

February 14, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – A burning pickup truck with an attached trailer sent a large plume of black smoke into the air Friday evening, stalling traffic on Highway 99.

At about 6:30pm emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Southbound Highway 99 near the Kansas Avenue exit for a report of a vehicle on fire. Arriving firefighters found a pickup truck with a trailer that was engulfed in fire on the right shoulder.

Early reports indicate the driver was able to exit the vehicle. At time of publication traffic was backed up nearly to Salida.

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Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on the Carpenter Overpass

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17 hours ago

February 14, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – Emergency crews responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon.

The collision happened shortly after 3:45pm on the Carpenter overcrossing at Highway 99. Arriving police officers located a pedestrian with a significant head injury losing consciousness.

Southbound traffic on the bridge is expected to be closed. Motorists should seek an alternate route.

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Suspect in Stockton Double Homicide Captured by US Marshals

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21 hours ago

February 14, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

STOCKTON – A man wanted in connection for the deaths of a mother and her son just days before Christmas has been captured in Mexico, officials reported this week.

Julio Valdez was located and arrested on February 11th in Rosarito, Mexico by members of a US Marshals Task Force along with Mexico Regional Police. He was taken into custody without incident.

On December 23rd, 2024 officers with the Stockton Police Department were called to the 2500 block of Belleview Street for a report of two unresponsive persons. They located two victims who were pronounced deceased at the scene, later identified as Alicia Montejano and her son Reuel Huerta.

Valdez is expected to be extradited back to San Joaquin County. The investigation is ongoing.