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Teacher Arrested Following Inappropriate Relationships Investigation

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2 years ago

May 4, 2022

TRACY – Police detectives arrested a Modesto man following an investigation alleging inappropriate relationships with students while he worked as a teacher.

A school resource officer at West High School and a crimes against children detective with the Tracy Police Department launched the investigation after receiving information that a teacher was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a student.

According to a release from the Tracy Police Department, the teacher, identified as 30 year old Jordan Musa Dajani of Modesto, was placed on administrative leave by the Tracy Unified School District. The investigation began April 25th.

Dajani was arrested when it was discovered he was involved in an inappropriate relationship with two underage students. One of the students was from West High School and the other was from Grace Davis High School in Modesto. A third relationship was revealed to authorities, however that student was an adult, according to police.

Authorities are asking for anyone with information regarding the investigation to contact Detective Brian Azevedo with the Tracy Police Department at (209) 831-6334 or the Modesto Police Department at (209) 552-2470.

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Man Killed in Gateway Court Shooting

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2 months ago

October 2, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

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

Carlos Rodriguez

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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2 months ago

September 23, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

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.