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Boyfriend of Woman Charged in Crash That Killed Two Arrested Earlier

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1 year ago

December 14, 2021

MODESTO – Hours before a crash that claimed the lives of two young men Saturday night, the boyfriend of the woman charged with murder and DUI was also arrested.

According to the Modesto Police Department, David Petrik was arrested at about 4:00pm Saturday afternoon at the Vintage Faire Mall. He was charged with driving under the influence and carrying a concealed firearm in his vehicle.

At the time of the arrest, the Ford F-350 was released to a male friend and Petrik’s girlfriend. The male friend drove the truck away from the area, according to a police spokesperson.

At about 8:00pm, that pickup was involved in a collision at the intersection of Crows Landing Road and West Whitmore Avenue. The truck was traveling south on Crows Landing Road and failed to stop at the red light, colliding into a Nissan sedan traveling east through the intersection. The truck was traveling at an unknown speed according to a release from the Ceres Police Department, however the impact pushed the Nissan into the northbound lanes near the entrance to a shopping center.

The two young men in the Nissan, Favian Reinoso and Yahir Gomez Valladares, died of their injuries at the scene. Danielle Morgan, 28, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder and a DUI related charge. She was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail and held without bail.

Relatives of the two victims set up accounts via GoFundMe to help raise funds for funeral costs. Anyone interested in contributing can do so by clicking on the links below.

Favian Reinoso

Yahir Gomez Valladares

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Two Injured in Downtown Assault

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2 months ago

February 11, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – Police closed off a section of Tenth Street early Saturday Morning after a report of a stabbing that sent two victims to hospitals.

The incident occurred shortly after midnight at a nightclub near Tenth and J Streets. People leaving the area on foot who wished to remain unidentified said they were inside of the Rancho Fresco Cantina when they noticed what appeared to be a fight break out.

Two ambulances were called to the scene to treat the victims and take them to hospitals for care. At time of publication there was no word on either victim’s condition. Bloody clothing was left in a planter on Tenth Street and in the alleyway behind the businesses.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Officer Involved Shooting Investigated in Tracy

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2 months ago

January 27, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

Officers examine a corner of Mosswood Court Friday afternoon where an officer involved shooting took place.

TRACY – One person who was said to be armed with a knife was rushed to a hospital Friday afternoon after being shot by a police officer.

Shortly before 2:00pm officers were called to the area of Mosswood Court for a report of a person with a knife chasing another. During the encounter an arriving officer fired his gun at the person said to be armed with a knife.

Officials at the scene said the person shot was rushed to a hospital in unknown condition. They had identified that person but were holding that information for a proper time.

The neighborhood was closed off while investigators responded to determine what took place.

No other injuries were reported.

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Aircraft Emergency Investigation Closes Mitchell Bridge

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2 months ago

January 18, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

Emergency personnel examine a crashed airplane near the Mitchel Road Bridge Wednesday afternoon.

MODESTO – An investigation into an aircraft emergency closed the northbound lanes of the Mitchell Road Bridge Wednesday afternoon.

At about 1:00pm emergency crews were dispatched to the fields east of the Mitchell Road Bridge north of the Tuolumne River for a report of a plane crash.

Arriving rescuers found a plane crashed face down into the ground near a group of trees. One person was deceased in the aircraft according to an official at the scene.

One witness at the scene said he was driving down Hatch Road when he noticed the plane at an awkward angle, but thought nothing of it at first.

No cause of the crash or estimated time of opening for Mitchell Road was available at time of publication.