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Stockton Man Arrested for Solicitations of Sex Toward Children

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1 year 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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Police Investigate Shooting

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5 days ago

January 17, 2022

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STOCKTON – At least one person was wounded during a shooting Monday night.

The shooting happened shortly after 8:20pm. Police were dispatched to the 400 block of East Pine Street and found one person with a gunshot wound. Medical personnel were called to take the victim to a hospital. Their condition was unknown at time of publication.

A second person in the area of the shooting was also transported to a hospital with unknown injuries. Early reports indicate some type of laceration.

The suspect reportedly fled in a vehicle prior to police arriving.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Stockton Police Department at (209) 937-8377 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Shooting Injures Two While Sitting in Car

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6 days ago

January 16, 2022

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STOCKTON – Two people were shot as they sat in a vehicle Saturday night, sending both to a hospital.

The incident happened at about 8:00pm near the 8600 block of Lower Sacramento Road. The victims, identified as a 30 year old man and a 28 year old woman, were sitting in a car at a shopping center when two suspects approached on foot. One had a gun and opened fire several times. The suspects then both ran off.

The victims were found in the vehicle by police near the intersection of Lower Sacramento Road and Ponce De Leon Avenue. They were rushed to a hospital and were both listed as stable Sunday morning.

There was no suspect description other than male adults.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Stockton Police Department at (209) 937-8377 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Early Morning Homicide Investigated

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6 days ago

January 16, 2022

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STOCKTON – Authorities investigated an early morning shooting that claimed the life of a man Sunday.

Police officers were dispatched to the area of Funston Avenue and Bradford Street shortly before 5:30am Sunday for a report of a person who was shot. Arriving emergency personnel found a 42 year old man who was shot. Life saving measures were performed but the victim died at the scene.

The area was closed off with crime scene tape. Detectives responded to examine the area for evidence in the case. A vehicle with damaged windows was examined by authorities near where the victim was located.

There was no motive or suspect information available Sunday.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Stockton Police Department at (209) 937-8377 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 where callers can remain anonymous.