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Modesto Shooting Suspect Arrested

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4 years ago

November 23, 2021

MODESTO – A man suspected of injuring a woman during a shooting in September was arrested by police Monday night.

On September 8th, police responded to a report of a person shot in a parking lot near the intersection of Standiford Avenue and Prescott Road. The suspect had been in a verbal argument with people at a business when security asked him to leave. The suspect left, but drove back through and opened fire toward the people he had been arguing with.

A woman was struck in the foot and suffered a graze wound according to police spokeswoman Sharon Bear. The victim declined treatment for the injury.

During the course of the investigation, police obtained an arrest warrant for 30-year-old Tomas Garcia. Police officers were able to locate him leaving a business Monday night near Crows Landing and Hatch Roads.

Police surrounded Garcia’s vehicle as he stopped in a Home Depot parking lot in Ceres shortly before 10:00pm. He was taken into custody without incident and found to be in possession of a firearm.

Garcia was charged with carrying a loaded firearm, discharge of a firearm, and assault with a firearm.

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Turlock Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Crash

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8 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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9 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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9 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.