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Vehicle of Interest Sought in Homicide of Door Dash Driver

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1 year ago

May 9, 2022

MODESTO – Investigators with the Modesto Police Department are seeking the public’s help identifying a vehicle of interest in the shooting death of a Door Dash delivery driver.

Andrew Satavu, 56, was found shot next to his vehicle on April 18th after delivering food on the 1600 block of Gardenia Road. Life saving efforts were performed but Satavu died at the scene.

Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit are continuing their work on the case and ask anyone who may have information to please come forward.

The vehicle in the video appears to be a late 90’s 4-door Toyota Camry.

Anyone with information regarding the vehicle of interest is encouraged to contact Detective Ridenour at (209) 495-9844 or by email at ridenourdm@modestopd.com. Crime Stoppers can also be contacted at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Man Killed in Gateway Court Shooting

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3 hours 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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4 hours 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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1 week 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.