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Stockton Teacher Arrested in Connection to Oakdale Homicide

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OAKDALE – The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year-old Nikkole Scruggs in connection to a homicide.

Authorities said Scruggs was arrested at her home in Oakdale on December 23rd and was booked as an accessory to a September homicide where 39-year-old Oakdale resident Katrina Allen was shot and killed.

Stephen Frederick, 28, was arrested November 4th and charged with Allen’s death.

As the investigation continued, detectives were able to determine that Scruggs had knowingly concealed evidence also allowing Frederick to evade arrest, providing transportation, and allowing him to stay at her home.

Authorities said Scruggs is a teacher at Edison High School in Stockton. She was booked into the Public Safety Center in Modesto with a $25,000 bail.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Silva at (209) 525-7091 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

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Threat Cancels Class at Modesto High School

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MODESTO – Classes were canceled Thursday morning at Modesto High School after police were notified of a threat.

A message sent out by Modesto City Schools read in part “Modesto Police Officers are at Modesto High this morning investigating a threat of a possible explosive device. There will be no school this morning until the campus can be deemed safe.”

A police spokesperson said out of an abundance of caution the campus is being cleared.

As of this post, authorities were still searching the campus.

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Parents Arrested, Charged in Death of 2 Year Old

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STOCKTON – The parents of a two year old girl were arrested and charged in her death after police say she was malnourished and neglected.

The incident began early Monday morning, when fire and medical personnel were dispatched at about 3:15am to a home on the 300 block of West Oak Street. The report indicated help was needed for a two year old girl who was unresponsive. She was taken to a hospital where she was declared dead.

Police say the girl was malnourished, appeared extremely emaciated, and had clear signs of neglect. Detectives and CPS officials responded to the home to investigate.

Both parents were taken into the police department for questioning. Gregorio Ornelas, 61, and Jessica Chavez, 39, were both arrested and charged with child abuse resulting in death.

Both parents were booked into the San Joaquin County Jail without possibility of bail. They are due in court Wednesday afternoon.

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Victim Shot During Robbery

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STOCKTON – A 19 year old man was hospitalized after he was shot during a robbery Sunday afternoon.

Shortly after 1:30pm, Stockton Police Officers were called to the 10000 block of Hidden Cove Circle for a report of a shooting.

Officers learned that the suspect shot the victim, took his property, and fled the area. The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injury. He is expected to recover.

The only description available of the suspect was a black male in his 20’s.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Stockton Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600.

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