09/18/2017

Those who travel Geer Road may remember a man parked next to the canal by The Fruit Yard selling tools. This man was 64 year-old David Brichetto. Brichetto was found by deputies on September 17th, 2017, around 11:00 AM in his usual spot on Geer Road south of Yosemite Boulevard following reports of a deceased man in a white four-door sedan. Injuries found during the investigation have led detectives to believe that Brichetto was the victim of homicide. Detectives are trying to locate any

09/18/2017

Those who travel Geer Road may remember a man parked next to the canal by The Fruit Yard selling tools. This man was 64 year-old David Brichetto. Brichetto was found by deputies on September 17th, 2017, around 11:00 AM in his usual spot on Geer Road south of Yosemite Boulevard following reports of a deceased man in a white four-door sedan. Injuries found during the investigation have led detectives to believe that Brichetto was the victim of homicide. Detectives are trying to locate any

09/18/2017

Those who travel Geer Road may remember a man parked next to the canal by The Fruit Yard selling tools. This man was 64 year-old David Brichetto. Brichetto was found by deputies on September 17th, 2017, around 11:00 AM in his usual spot on Geer Road south of Yosemite Boulevard following reports of a deceased man in a white four-door sedan. Injuries found during the investigation have led detectives to believe that Brichetto was the victim of homicide. Detectives are trying to locate any

09/13/2017

This morning, September 13th, 2017, 8:04 AM, Ceres Police, Ceres Fire, and AMR responded to reports of a man drowning in the area of Whitmore and Moore Road at the Ceres main Canal. The man was reported to be seen going into the canal and around 8:00 AM and was estimated to have been in the water for two minutes. According to Ceres Police, “Police were first to arrive and found the man in the water, pulled him out and began CPR. Fire personnel assumed CPR and with the AMR ambulance crew

09/13/2017

This morning, September 13th, 2017, 8:04 AM, Ceres Police, Ceres Fire, and AMR responded to reports of a man drowning in the area of Whitmore and Moore Road at the Ceres main Canal. The man was reported to be seen going into the canal and around 8:00 AM and was estimated to have been in the water for two minutes. According to Ceres Police, “Police were first to arrive and found the man in the water, pulled him out and began CPR. Fire personnel assumed CPR and with the AMR ambulance crew

09/07/2017

A search warrant was served at the home of Jason Ornales, a convicted felon, in Greyson resulting in the seizure of methamphetamine, cocaine, mushrooms, marijuana and several guns he illegally possessed earlier this year. Ornales made bail for this case, but, remained under investigation. Another search warrant was served this morning, September 7th, 2017 on his property in Del Puerto Canyon. Ornales escaped on foot, but, was “captured approximately 1/2 mile away, sweaty, tired and covered

09/07/2017

Ricardo Martinez, 27 year-old of Modesto, has been identified as a suspect in a case of assault with a deadly weapon. Ceres Police are seeking the public's help in locating him. Around 1:04 AM on August 27th, 2017, Ceres Police were called to the Blue Horse Lounge located at 3018 E. Service Rd. suite 108 in Ceres in response to an altercation. Officers found the victim bleeding heavily from his head. The cause of the injury was determined to be the result of numerous strikes with a pool cue.

09/07/2017

During the afternoon of August 23rd, 2017, a female driver of a Mustang was fatally injured following a crash with a stolen Chevy SUV. The Modesto Police Department has identified the victim of the hit and run stating, “The solo female driver, identified as Gloria Hawkins (66 of Modesto), in a red Mustang required immediate medical attention and was rushed to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.” Reports state that the collision happened on L Street and 7th Street where, “the

09/06/2017

It has come to our attention that five men are wanted for failure to register as a sex offender in Stanislaus County. Please, share and be on the lookout for these men. Name: Jesse Garcia Sex: Male Race: Hispanic Age: 72 DOB: 6/12/1945 Height: 5' 11" Weight: 192 lbs Hair: Grey Eyes: Brown Name: Juan Manuel Morales Sex: Male Race: Hispanic Age: 66 DOB: 2/7/1951 Height: 5' 11" Weight: 154 lbs Hair: Other Eyes: Hazel Name: Carl Shoitzl Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Age: 49 DOB: 09/17/1967 Height: 5'

09/05/2017

With over 75 vendors (including The Black Sheep's Ink), two buildings, and tons of food on the lawn Turlock Comic-Con was bigger and better than last year. Tons of art, crafts, and collectables made this year very memorable. We even came across a John Travolta doll that was still in the package. Those who were there last year will remember the long lines and they were crazy long again! This year, however, the crew was more organized and was able to get everyone in at a much faster rate. Still,

09/04/2017

On August 30th, and 31st 2017, StanCATT, Stanislaus County Auto Theft Task force, recovered two vehicles and made three arrests. On the 30th, StanCATT observed a 1991 Honda Civic stopped at a store in the area of Dallas Street and Hatch Road. Having found that the vehicle was reported stolen to the Modesto Police Department StanCATT began surveillance on the vehicle. Two suspects entered the car and drove it to Glen Avenue and Ustick Road. The two occupants left the vehicle traveling on the

08/31/2017

On the afternoon of August 29th, 2017 36 year old Christopher Renfrow entered a Home Depot in Ceres and shopped for several items and left the store without paying. While he was loading the merchandise into a stolen 1994 gray Chevy Silverado. As he was confronted by loss prevention Renfrow pulled out a hammer which he had taken from the store and threatened the Loss Prevention Officer with it. The Ceres Police Department, CPD, responded at approximately 4:00 PM, but, Renfrow had already fled the

08/23/2017

Off duty Modesto Police Officer, 38 year-old Michael Pershall, was riding his bicycle along Merle Avenue near Savage School on Tuesday evening when he was hit by 32 year-old Matthew Gibbs. Nine year law enforcement veteran served four years as a Tuolumne County as a Sheriff’s Deputy before joining MPD in 2012. On August 8th, 2017, Pershall was promoted to Police Sergeant. Modesto Police Department states, “Pershall quickly proved he was a dedicated professional who cared about the community

08/22/2017

Two vehicle thefts have been reported in the last two weeks. Both were stolen from farms in the Hatch Road and Geer Road area between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM. According to Rank Investigation & Protection,“Approximately 0137 [1:37 AM] hrs Sgt. Poore discovered a fully engulfed pickup truck inside of an orchard in the area of Hatch rd and Geer rd. Hughson Fire responded and extinguished the vehicle, while Sgt. Poore and Ofc. Owens checked the surrounding area and were Unable to Locate any person's.”

08/09/2017

Lisa Hensley, Systems Change Advocate for DRAIL – Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living is on the move in 6 counties. Lisa spends her time visiting legislation on many concerns of our consumers. She covers six counties that include Stanislaus, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, San Joaquin and Tuolumne Counties. Lisa holds an Advocacy Group Meeting on the last Wednesday of every month from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. The group goes over what issues they feel need to be brought up to either

05/16/2017

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09/18/2017

Those who travel Geer Road may remember a man parked next to the canal by The Fruit Yard selling tools. This man was 64 year-old David Brichetto. Brichetto was found by deputies on September 17th, 2017, around 11:00 AM in his usual spot on Geer Road south of Yosemite Boulevard following reports of a deceased man in a white four-door sedan. Injuries found during the investigation have led detectives to believe that Brichetto was the victim of homicide. Detectives are trying to locate any

09/18/2017

Those who travel Geer Road may remember a man parked next to the canal by The Fruit Yard selling tools. This man was 64 year-old David Brichetto. Brichetto was found by deputies on September 17th, 2017, around 11:00 AM in his usual spot on Geer Road south of Yosemite Boulevard following reports of a deceased man in a white four-door sedan. Injuries found during the investigation have led detectives to believe that Brichetto was the victim of homicide. Detectives are trying to locate any

09/18/2017

Those who travel Geer Road may remember a man parked next to the canal by The Fruit Yard selling tools. This man was 64 year-old David Brichetto. Brichetto was found by deputies on September 17th, 2017, around 11:00 AM in his usual spot on Geer Road south of Yosemite Boulevard following reports of a deceased man in a white four-door sedan. Injuries found during the investigation have led detectives to believe that Brichetto was the victim of homicide. Detectives are trying to locate any