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Tracy Homicide Suspects Charged With Hate Crime

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3 years ago

March 18, 2022

STOCKTON – Two suspects appearing in court Friday afternoon in relation to this week’s homicide in Tracy were also charged with the special circumstance of hate crime, officials said.

Co-defendants Christina Lyn Garner and Jeremy Wayne Jones were arraigned in San Joaquin Superior Court on murder charges with the special circumstance alleging the victim was intentionally killed because of his race, color, religion, nationality, or country of origin, according to a press release from the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office. A third defendant, 58 year old Christopher Dimenco, was arraigned on an accessory charge.

On Tuesday night police were called to the Chevron gas station on North Tracy Boulevard for a report of a person shot. Arriving officers found the victim, identified as 30 year old Justin Peoples of Stockton, suffering from a gunshot wound and multiple stab wounds. The investigation led Tracy Police Special Investigations and Special Enforcement teams to Garner and Jones who were taken into custody the following morning on De Ovan Avenue in Stockton.

“There is no room for hate in our community. No one should be victimized because of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion” said Tori Verber Salazar, San Joaquin County District Attorney.

“These types of crimes are reprehensible and my administration will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law to hold those who perpetuate hate accountable,” she said in a press release.

“There is no room for hate for Tracy or anywhere,” said Chief Sekou Millington of the Tracy Police Department.

“When community members are victims of crimes related to hate, we will use our resources to bring those responsible to justice.”

The defendants are expected to appear in court before Judge Ronald Northrup on April 4th for further arraignment.

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Family Raises Funds for Driver Killed in Morgan Road Crash

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5 hours ago

March 16, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – The man killed Friday afternoon when his car collided with a semi leaves behind a wife and four children.

The crash happened at about 5:30pm near Morgan Road and Nelson Way. Officers responded to a report of a crash with major injuries. When they arrived they found a Ford Mustang that collided with a semi truck.

The driver of the Mustang suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital where he later died.

Relatives identified the driver as Timoteo Alvarez, who leaves a wife and four children.

Anyone who would like to contribute to a fundraiser to help Timoteo’s family can visit the link below.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/assist-timoteos-family-with-funeral-expenses

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Helicopter Recovery Under Way at Reservoir

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14 hours ago

March 16, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

STANISLAUS COUNTY – Recovery efforts began today for a helicopter that crashed at the Modesto Reservoir Saturday morning.

The crash happened shortly before 11:00am Saturday in the northwest area of the reservoir. The pilot and passenger suffered minor to moderate injuries. Both were transported by ambulance to a hospital for care.

By 8:00am Sunday the Stanislaus County Sheriff Dive Team and heavy recovery equipment arrived at the reservoir to begin the recovery process. The helicopter sank below the surface of the water.

Waterways at the reservoir have been closed until further notice.

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Fatal Shooting Investigated Friday Night

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1 day ago

March 15, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

STOCKTON – Police Investigated a fatal shooting Friday night that claimed the life of a 28 year old man.

Shortly before 10:15pm, officers were dispatched to the area of the 300 block of South San Joaquin Street for a report of a person shot.

Arriving officers found the victim, identified only as a 28 year old man, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

Detectives responded to investigate the case. No suspect information was available at time of publication.

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