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Stockton Man Arrested for Solicitations of Sex Toward Children

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2 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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Homicide Investigated, Woman Found Deceased In Vehicle

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4 weeks ago

November 10, 2022

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STOCKTON – A call for a report of a stabbing in South Stockton lead to the discovery of a woman found deceased in a vehicle.

Police were called Thursday morning to the area of Sikh Temple and Fourth Streets around 7:00am where they made the discovery. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The area was closed off with crime scene tape as detectives responded to investigate the incident. No motive or suspect information was available at post time.

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

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Two Injured in Stockton Shooting

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2 months ago

October 12, 2022

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STOCKTON – Police responded to a report of a shooting that injured two people Wednesday night.

Shortly before 9:30pm officers responded to the 5500 block of Fox Sparrow Court for a report of a shooting. Two victims, a 25 year old man and 21 year old woman, were found with injuries and taken to a hospital by ambulance. Authorities say they were shot while sitting in a vehicle, and their injuries were considered non-life threatening.

Police officers canvassed the area for a crime scene. No suspect information or further details were available at time of publication.

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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Stockton Police Announce Arrest in Santa Paula Way Homicide

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2 months ago

October 11, 2022

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Demetre Cassell, 19, was arrested and charged in connection to a February 23rd 2022 homicide on Santa Paula Way.

STOCKTON – Police charged a 19 year old man in connection to a homicide from February, the department announced Tuesday evening.

Demetre Cassell, 19, was previously in custody and now faces an additional homicide charge.

On February 23rd, 2022 officers were dispatched shortly before 5:00pm to Santa Paula Way for a report of a shooting. Three people were found with gunshot wounds, two males and one female. Officers provided aid to the victims until medics could arrive to transport them to a hospital. One of the victims, a 19 year old man, died at the scene.

Jail records show Cassell was previously arrested March 29th 2022 and held without bail. His charges include three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, three counts of using a firearm during the commission of a felony, and two counts of convicted person possessing a firearm under the age of 30.

Cassell is expected to appear in court October 13th 2022 at 1:30pm in Department Z.