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Stockton Man Arrested for Solicitations of Sex Toward Children

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3 years ago

October 18, 2020

FRESNO – A Stockton man was arrested last week by authorities on charges of soliciting sex toward children, but he was actually communicating with an undercover investigator.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said 39 year old John Plappert of Stockton drove two hours to Fresno believing he was arranging a meeting for sex with a minor.

The Internet Crimes Against Children investigators monitor social media platforms for this type of activity. They said Plappert unknowingly contacted an undercover detective and began asking about access to children.

Authorities say Plappert expressed a desire to rape a 9 year old girl while being watched. He then requested to meet in Fresno Wednesday night, where authorities set up and arrested him.

Officials with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office encourage parents to monitor their children’s social media use, and maintain open lines of communication to build trust.

Plappert was booked into the Fresno County Jail on $35,000 bail.

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Man Killed in Gateway Court Shooting

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2 months ago

October 2, 2023

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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

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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

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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.