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Salida Man Killed, Investigated as Homicide

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4 years ago

December 22, 2020

SALIDA – Authorities with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office investigated a homicide after a man was found assaulted Monday night.

At about 10:00pm authorities responded to a parking lot near the 4300 block of Salida Boulevard for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. Arriving deputies found the victim in a car, identified as 30 year old Jamal Nejat. Officials said he was able to make the initial 911 call for help.

Nejat was found suffering from life threatening injuries. He was rushed to Doctor’s Medical Center however he did not survive. The nature of the assault and his injuries were not disclosed by authorities.

A large portion of the parking lot behind Denny’s and Del Taco was taped off by authorities. Detectives responded to examine the scene and gather evidence.

No information regarding a motive, or a description of the assailant(s) was available Tuesday. Authorities said they were working to determine whoever was responsible for the crime.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Fisher at (209) 525-7083, or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Turlock Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Crash

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3 weeks ago

April 2, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

Photo: Turlock Police Department

TURLOCK – A Turlock Police Officer was injured when he was involved in a crash while trying to stop a speeding vehicle Tuesday.

The crash happened in the area of Palm Street and Hawkeye Avenue. The officer, whom authorities identified as Gavin Allison, had his lights and sirens on as he was trying to catch up to a speeding driver when he was involved in a collision with another motorist.

Officer Allison suffered moderate injuries that required stitches to his arm and leg, but is expected to make a full recovery. The other motorist involved in the crash was not injured. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Officer Rocha at (209) 668-5550 extension 6130.

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Traffic Collision Reported on Claus Road

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4 weeks ago

March 24, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – Emergency crews responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Claus Road Monday morning.

The crash was reported near the area of Claus Road and Cedar Creek Drive at about 8:00am. Early reports indicate a pickup truck and another vehicle collided before the pickup hit a tree.

Arriving personnel reported one motorist appeared to have a broken leg.

Expect momentary traffic delays in the area.

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Merced County Crash Claims Lives of Ceres Man, Child

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4 weeks ago

March 23, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

MERCED COUNTY – A 20 year old woman was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of DUI and vehicular manslaughter after a crash claimed the lives of two people.

The crash was reported at about 12:19am on Highway 165 near Turner Avenue. According to California Highway Patrol, 20 year old Melissa Rosales of Los Banos was driving a BMW SUV at high speeds south on Highway 165 when she crossed lanes at a curve. Her vehicle crashed into an oncoming Honda Accord driven by a 41 year old man from Ceres with a juvenile passenger. Both occupants of the Honda were killed in the crash.

Rosales suffered major injuries and was taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Officials say she was under the influence at the time of the crash and faces DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges.

All involved persons were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.