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Baby Alligators, Guns Found During Police Search Warrant

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1 year ago

September 8, 2024

Several firearms and a pair of baby alligators were found by police during a search of a Stockton home Friday.

The search warrant took place at a home on the 300 block of Paragon Avenue. Officers found three handguns, five rifles, and ammunition. The unusual find; a pair of baby alligators.

Under California Restricted Species Laws and Regulations, section 2118 from the Department of Fish and Wildlife states “It is unlawful to import, transport, possess, or release alive into this state, except under a revocable nontransferable permit as provided in this chapter and the regulations pertaining thereto, any wild animal of the following species.:

Under section (f) it states “Class Reptilia (snakes, lizards, turtles, alligators) Family Crocodilidae: All Species.” These animals are listed as unlawful to possess unless a special permit is obtained.

In a press release, the Stockton Police Department said Fish and Wildlife officials took custody of the baby alligators after they were found. At the moment it is unclear if the suspect had any kind of permit for them.

Despite multiple weapon charges, 34 year old Darell Kho currently does not have any charges for being in possession of a restricted species.

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Turlock Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Crash

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7 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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7 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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7 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.