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Authorities Make Arrest in Downtown Fires

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Police Arrest Kristina Krage in Downtown Modesto Monday.

MODESTO – Authorities made an arrest in a case involving several dumpster fires Monday in downtown Modesto.

Police located 24-year-old Kristina Krage downtown near the intersection of 9th and K Streets next to a parking garage Monday evening. She was found after reports of a trash can fire at about 8:30pm near the area of 8th and I Streets. She was detained by officers and fire investigation officials and later arrested.

Krage was charged in connection to several dumpster fires that were set early Monday morning near the area of 14th and G Streets in Downtown Modesto. One of the fires caused damage to a storage building at the A&W restaurant, but was quickly controlled by responding firefighters.

About 20 minutes after the three initial dumpster fires, another was located by police near the area of 12th and G Streets. This burning dumpster was against an apartment building. Police officers used fire extinguishers to control the flames until firefighters arrived to extinguish the flames.

No injuries were reported in any of the fires. Krage was charged with two counts of arson on an inhabited structure and four counts of property arson.

Carlos Rodriguez is an Emmy Award winning photojournalist specializing in public safety and natural disasters. His passion for local news stems from a deep commitment to his community, with a selfless mission to inform the citizens of the valley. As he worked on assignment for 19 days at the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California, he spent most of his time helping survivors contact their loved ones to let them know they were ok. Carlos is a veteran of Univision, FOX, and Telemundo TV stations and a native of Modesto, California.

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Pedestrian Killed in Collision With Vehicle

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MODESTO – A pedestrian was killed in a collision with a vehicle Tuesday night on South 9th Street.

The collision happened shortly before 6:45pm just south of River Road in the Southbound lanes. Early reports indicate an orange Fiat ran over the pedestrian, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the Fiat remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. The roadways leading up to the crash scene were closed by Sheriff Deputies.

California Highway Patrol Officers responded to investigate.

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Pedestrian Involved Collision Investigated in Modesto

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MODESTO – Authorities investigated a vehicle versus pedestrian collision Friday evening on Kansas Avenue.

The collision took place near Reno Avenue. Officers closed off both directions of Kansas Avenue during the investigation. The driver of the involved vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with officers.

Investigators marked areas of the roadway as evidence, one of them appeared to be a boot.

The condition of the pedestrian was unknown at time of publication.

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Collision Involving Motorcyclist Closes Down Carpenter Road

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MODESTO – A collision involving a sedan and a motorcycle closed down Carpenter Road Thursday night.

The crash happened shortly after 9:00pm near Elm Avenue. One patient was taken to a hospital by ambulance. Their condition at time of publication was unknown. The other motorist involved in the collision remained on scene and cooperated with police.

Carpenter Road was closed between Kansas Avenue and Maze Boulevard while police investigated the collision.

This was the second major collision investigation involving a motorcycle for police investigators on Thursday.

Click below for video from the scene.

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