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Turlock Man Charged With Contacting Minor For Sex

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5 months ago

September 5, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

Santiago Cornejo - Turlock Police Department

TURLOCK – Police investigators arrested a man Thursday on charges of contacting a minor for sex.

Santiago Cornejo, 21, was arrested by Turlock Police Detectives after they received a report that Cornejo had contacted and met a 13-year-old for sexual activity.

Police first learned of the incident on August 31st, when they learned that Cornejo had allegedly had inappropriate interactions with an underage girl for two weeks. Police say Cornejo had met her at a gas station in Denair, and kept contact through Snapchat. Police say the two had occasional meetings, and they believe there may be additional victims.

Investigators contacted Cornejo at his home Thursday and took him to the police department where he was arrested on three counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, and three counts of arranging a meeting with a minor under the age of 18 with the intent to engage in sexual conduct.

Detectives are asking anyone with any information regarding this case, or any additional victims, to come forward.

“The Turlock Police Department remains steadfast in our fight against child exploitation and is dedicated to protecting the safety and wellbeing of children in Turlock and the surrounding communities,” said Detective Giovacchini in a statement. “Ensuring the safety of our youth from predators is our top priority.”

Anyone with information is encouraged to call (209) 668-6539, or the tip line at (209) 668-5550 extension 6780.

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Shooting Investigated on West Hatch Road

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3 weeks ago

December 31, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – A man was taken to a hospital for care after he was found shot on West Hatch Road.

Deputies with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a person shot Tuesday evening New Year’s Eve.

The incident happened on the 2500 block of West Hatch Road west of Parkdale Drive. Early reports indicate a man who was shot ran into a nearby convenience store for help. The extent of his injuries was unknown.

Firefighters and medical personnel provided care for the victim and transported him by ambulance to a hospital.

Deputies searched the area for any signs of where the shooting may have taken place. So far the circumstances or any description of a suspect were unknown at time of publication.

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Vehicle Collision Injures Pedestrian

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3 weeks ago

December 26, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – A pedestrian was injured Thursday morning after they were struck by a vehicle on a busy roadway.

The incident happened shortly before 9:00am near the intersection of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue. Early indications suggest the pedestrian may have run into traffic before being struck by a vehicle. The person was thrown by the impact.

Fire and medical personnel responded to provide care, but the extent of injuries was not clear late Thursday morning. Modesto Police and CHP Officers responded to investigate the collision.

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Pedestrian on Motorized Scooter Killed After Collision With Vehicle

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1 month ago

December 19, 2024

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – Traffic safety officers with the Modesto Police Department investigated a collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian in a motorized scooter Wednesday afternoon.

The collision happened shortly before 5:00pm on Briggsmore Avenue near Coffee Road. Early indications suggest the scooter and vehicle were traveling west on Briggsmore Avenue when the collision happened.

Life-saving attempts were made but the pedestrian did not survive. The involved motorist remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Westbound Briggsmore Avenue was closed for the duration of the investigation.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact Officer Kyle Johnson at johnsonk@modestopd.com.