Merced County Deputies Assist With Creek Fire Evacuations

Published

3 years ago

September 8, 2020

Photo: Merced County Sheriff's Office

NORTH FORK – With the quick spread of the Creek Fire which has now burned over 143,000 acres and 65 buildings in three days, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office is helping with evacuations.

The sheriff’s office says the Madera County Sheriff’s Office through the California Office of Emergency Services requested mutual aid from surrounding agencies.

Several Merced County deputies volunteered to assist with door to door evacuations near the fire zone.

The Merced County Sheriff’s Office said they will continue to assist the Madera County Sheriff’s Office until their services are no longer needed.

Up Next

Second Arrest Made in Turlock Homicide Case

Don't Miss

Merced County Coroner Searches For Relatives of Dead Man

Gaby Muro

Click to comment

Man Killed in Gateway Court Shooting

Published

2 months ago

October 2, 2023

Carlos Rodriguez

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.

Fatal Tesla Crash Investigated in Modesto

Published

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

News

Homicide Investigated on Anne Street

Published

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.