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Police Officer Stabbed by Robbery Suspect

Published

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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Threat Cancels Class at Modesto High School

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2 days ago

September 12, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – Classes were canceled Thursday morning at Modesto High School after police were notified of a threat.

A message sent out by Modesto City Schools read in part “Modesto Police Officers are at Modesto High this morning investigating a threat of a possible explosive device. There will be no school this morning until the campus can be deemed safe.”

A police spokesperson said out of an abundance of caution the campus is being cleared.

As of this post, authorities were still searching the campus.

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Parents Arrested, Charged in Death of 2 Year Old

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4 days ago

September 10, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

STOCKTON – The parents of a two year old girl were arrested and charged in her death after police say she was malnourished and neglected.

The incident began early Monday morning, when fire and medical personnel were dispatched at about 3:15am to a home on the 300 block of West Oak Street. The report indicated help was needed for a two year old girl who was unresponsive. She was taken to a hospital where she was declared dead.

Police say the girl was malnourished, appeared extremely emaciated, and had clear signs of neglect. Detectives and CPS officials responded to the home to investigate.

Both parents were taken into the police department for questioning. Gregorio Ornelas, 61, and Jessica Chavez, 39, were both arrested and charged with child abuse resulting in death.

Both parents were booked into the San Joaquin County Jail without possibility of bail. They are due in court Wednesday afternoon.

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Victim Shot During Robbery

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5 days ago

September 9, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

Stockton Police Department

STOCKTON – A 19 year old man was hospitalized after he was shot during a robbery Sunday afternoon.

Shortly after 1:30pm, Stockton Police Officers were called to the 10000 block of Hidden Cove Circle for a report of a shooting.

Officers learned that the suspect shot the victim, took his property, and fled the area. The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injury. He is expected to recover.

The only description available of the suspect was a black male in his 20’s.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Stockton Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600.