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Cocaine Found During Traffic Stop

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3 years ago

October 6, 2020

Photo: California Highway Patrol

MERCED COUNTY – Officers with California Highway Patrol took two people into custody on narcotics related charges after finding a large amount of cocaine Friday afternoon.

Officers stopped a Nissan Sentra for a window tint violation at about 6:30pm and noticed several indicators that the motorists were involved in criminal activity. During the course of the investigation, officers received consent to search the vehicle.

While searching the vehicle, officers found approximately 11 pounds of what they believed to be packaged cocaine on the floor behind the driver’s seat. K-9 Beny was utilized to sniff the items and confirm the packages were narcotics.

Both occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody on charges including possession of a controlled substance for sale, and transportation of a controlled substance.

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Man Killed in Gateway Court Shooting

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2 months ago

October 2, 2023

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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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2 months 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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3 months 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.