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Suspect Arrested in Turlock Homicide Investigation

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1 year ago

November 13, 2024

MODESTO – Officials credited collaboration between agencies and police technology, leading to the arrest of a man wanted in connection to an early morning shooting in Turlock.

At about 3:30am officers with the Turlock Police Department were called to a report of a person shot near Lander Avenue and Highway 99. The victim, identified as 18 year old Jose Tamayo-Morales of Modesto, was found with a gunshot wound. An officer began providing aid and CPR, but the victim died at the scene.

Detectives investigating the shooting learned that the victim was involved in an altercation with the suspect. Through witness statements and the collection of physical evidence, the suspect and his vehicle were identified.

License plate reader technology was able to help track down the suspect, and later in the early afternoon, the Modesto Police Department located and stopped 59 year old Troy Cannon near the area of Yosemite Boulevard and Riverside Drive. He was booked into jail on murder charges.

“With the aid of license plate reader technology, our detectives were able to swiftly gather critical information and locate the suspect,” Turlock Police Chief Jason Hedden said in a press release. “This case serves as a powerful reminder of how technology is reshaping law enforcement, helping us protect the public and resolve cases more quickly.”

Turlock Police credits the collaboration between Modesto and Ceres Police Departments in their assistance for the investigation.

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

Click below to watch a video of the arrest and investigation.

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Carlos Rodriguez

Carlos Rodriguez is an Emmy Award winning photojournalist specializing in public safety and natural disasters. His passion for local news stems from a deep commitment to his community, with a selfless mission to inform the citizens of the valley. As he worked on assignment for 19 days at the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California, he spent most of his time helping survivors contact their loved ones to let them know they were ok. Carlos is a veteran of Univision, FOX, and Telemundo TV stations and a native of Modesto, California.

1 Comment

Jay

November 13, 2024 at 1:48 pm

Child murderer! Rest In Paradise brother I’ll see you in heaven .

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Turlock Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Crash

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10 months 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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10 months 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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10 months 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.