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Man Found Shot Dead at Motel

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3 years ago

December 12, 2022

STOCKTON – Police responded to a report of a man down at a motel early Monday morning and found him to be the victim of a fatal gunshot wound.

At about 2:45am emergency crews responded to a motel on the 500 block of West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard for a report of a person down. Arriving officers found a 53 year old man on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound.

First responders worked to save the man’s life but he died at the scene.

Detectives were called to investigate the shooting, however no suspect information or motive was available.

Police are asking anyone with information to call (209) 937-8377 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Carlos Rodriguez

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.

2 Comments

Brittany

December 15, 2022 at 2:15 am

How is there no information?! That hotel has hella cameras!! And they watch them I know for a fact!! The room was rented to somebody!! This was my friend and that’s bull shit not to investigate!!

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Roger

January 4, 2023 at 7:03 am

NO WHERE IN THE ARTICLE DID THEY SAY OR IMPLY THAT NOTHING WAS GOONG TO BE DONE ! SOLVING CRIMES ARE NOT AN OVERNIGHT OCCURANCE !

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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.