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Shooting Suspect Apprehended After Standoff

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5 years ago

December 15, 2020

MODESTO – A suspect who police said opened fire on officers Tuesday afternoon was apprehended after a standoff at an apartment complex.

The incident began at about 3:30pm when officers with the Modesto Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Roselle Avenue and Lincoln Oak Drive. The driver fled, but officers decided against pursuing the vehicle.

Police officers located the vehicle a short time later near the 2800 block of Floyd Avenue. As officers attempted to approach to make contact they were fired on from an apartment. As the incident progressed, the suspect barricaded himself inside a home.

Additional agencies responded to assist including the Ceres Police Department, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol. Several armored vehicles were utilized to surround the home, and neighbors were evacuated to a safe distance.

Several rounds of weapons fire could be heard coming from the residence where the suspect was barricaded. Officers closed area roadways to keep people away as negotiators worked to reason with the shooter.

At one point gas was deployed into the home, and the suspect surrendered shortly after. By about 7:00pm, the suspect was being loaded into an ambulance to be medically cleared.

An investigation into the incident was launched involving both the Modesto Police Department and Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office.

No officers or civilians were injured during the incident.

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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.