TURLOCK – Authorities arrested all suspects after shots were fired toward a Stanislaus County Sheriff Deputy Wednesday night.
Turlock Police Officials said they were called to assist the Stanislaus Sheriff’s Office at around 8:44 p.m. on a Be On The Look-Out for occupants of a white sedan. Occupants of the car were reportedly seen shooting near the area of Berkeley and Alderson Roads, an area outside of the Turlock City limits.
Police said at around 9:21 p.m. a vehicle matching the description of the wanted car was found by a deputy.
After the deputy attempted to stop the car in the Seasons Park Drive area, one person inside fired toward the deputy.
According to Turlock Police, the deputy was not injured and did not fire his gun back at the suspects.
After a short pursuit, the suspect car stopped near the area of Spring Crest Drive. The three people inside the car ran from the deputy.
Deputies with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office and officers with Turlock, Modesto, Ceres and California State University Stanislaus Police Departments responded to the incident.
Modesto and Merced California Highway Patrol officers responded to assist as well.
A six hour search led authorities to three firearms and two suspects whose identities were not being released.
Police continued to search for the third suspect identified as 18-year-old Ernesto Covarrubias, known to be a Turlock resident. He was located Thursday afternoon by Sheriff’s Office Investigators near Mitchell and East Hawkeye Avenues. He faces charges including attempted homicide, assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, and being under 21 in possession of a firearm.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Timothy Redd at (209) 664-7325, Turlock Police Department’s Tip Line at (209) 668-5550 extension 6780 or Crime Stoppers, where callers can remain anonymous at (209) 521-4636.
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.
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.
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.