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Suspect Arrested After Man Found Deceased in Burned Building

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2 years ago

December 14, 2022

Danny Stevens - Turlock Police Department

TURLOCK – Investigators with the Turlock Police Department arrested a man Tuesday afternoon in connection to the recent discovery of a deceased person in a partially burned building.

On Monday afternoon officers were given a tip reporting that a man who had possibly been assaulted was found in an abandoned building on the 1300 block of West Linwood Avenue. Detectives were called to the scene after the discovery of a deceased adult man inside of a partially burned room. A search warrant was obtained for the home so detectives could examine the scene more carefully and gather evidence.

Fire investigators responded to assist police detectives and spent several hours at the location processing the scene. The coroner responded to recover the victim, who remained unidentified as of Wednesday afternoon pending notification of family.

Detectives interviewed several witnesses Tuesday, leading to the identification of 58 year old Danny Stevens as a person of interest. He was later arrested at about 2:20pm on Esperanza Court as he tried to elude police. Stevens was interviewed and booked into the Stanislaus County Jail without bail on homicide related charges.

Police say the suspect and victim only knew each other for a short amount of time and that the motive is unclear, but do not believe the incident to be a random act of violence.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Gina Giovacchini at (209) 668-6539 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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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.