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Highway 99 Sees Closures from Flooding, Heavy Traffic and Jackknifed Semi-Truck, CHP Says

in Transportation/Public Safety

Because of flooding and a jackknifed semi-truck on the southbound side of Highway 99 in Modesto on Monday morning, the California Highway Patrol urged drivers to find other routes.

The pair of incidents caused major delays for commuters, according to the CHP’s Modesto office. By 8:30 a.m. it appeared that both were being addressed. However, the traffic backup was expected to last well after that.

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Stanislaus Has Redone Some Streets to Aid Pedestrians and Cyclists. Here Is a Sampling

in Transportation/Public Safety

Streets are not just for motor vehicles, advocates for walkers and bicyclists have argued in Stanislaus County and beyond.

The county has several recent and current projects aimed at slowing cars and trucks near schools and other busy spots.

Pedestrians at some crosswalks now can press a button that triggers flashing warning lights for drivers. Some corners have “bulb-outs,” where the sidewalk extends into the parking lane to make people on foot more visible.

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Area Police Agencies Cooperate in Fraud Case

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Following an investigation of several days, a New York man was taken into custody on fraud charges by the Oakdale Police Department.

In a post on the department’s Facebook page, Oakdale Police reminded residents to “Beware of skimming devices that can steal your personal information.”

The post also indicated that, with the help of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office and City of Turlock – Turlock Police Department, the 55-year-old man was arrested for placing skimming devices on several area ATMs.

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First Responders Unable to Help Merced County Crash Victim Due to Live Power Lines

in Public Safety

CHP officers and paramedics arrived at the scene of a crash around 2:30 a.m. but were unable to assist the driver due to live power lines on the vehicle.

The crash happened on Santa Fe Drive north of Bradbury Road near Ballico in Merced County.

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Director of Modesto LGBTQ+ Organization Among Those Arrested in Child Predator Sting

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The executive director of the Rainbow Resource Center, a leading Modesto-based LGBTQ+ support center, was confirmed to be one of 17 men arrested on suspicion of eliciting sex with a minor.

Gerad Slayton, 42, was arrested during a sting operation conducted by the Turlock Police Department set up to catch predators allegedly seeking to meet minors with the intent to have sex with them.

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Brazen Target Thief Has Swiped Nearly $40K Worth of Items from California Stores by Tricking Staff

in Public Safety

Police in Southern California are searching for a man who has allegedly stolen nearly $40,000 worth of merchandise from several Target stores.

The man’s “crime spree,” dating back to at least October, has resulted in an estimated loss of $39,000 to Target, the Irvine Police Department said on X. He has allegedly stolen from several locations across Southern California.

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15-Year-Old from Turlock, California Reported Missing Since November 27, 2023

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Donaven Carvalho, a 15-year-old from Turlock, California, has been reported missing since November 27, 2023. He is listed under the National Center For Missing and Exploited Children with NCIC# M447668704. Donaven is described as a black male, and his disappearance is currently under investigation by the Turlock Police Department.

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Stockton Home with 11 People Inside, Including 5 Children, Shot; Investigation Underway

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No one was injured after a home with 11 people inside, including five children, was hit by gunfire in Stockton Saturday evening, the police department said.

Shortly after 4:45 p.m., police responded to the 2900 block of Stanfield Drive for a report of a shooting into an occupied home.

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Motorcyclist Killed in Suspected DUI Crash in Stanislaus County

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Drunk driving is suspected to be a factor in a crash that killed a motorcyclist in Stanislaus County Saturday night, the CHP said.

The crash happened in the area of Crows Landing Road and Ehrich Road around 8 p.m. Saturday.

A 47-year-old man from Patterson was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado south at about 35 mph on Crows Landing Road and was approaching Ehrlich Road, the CHP said.

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Details Emerge About Circumstances of Crash That Killed Turlock Basketball Coach

in Sports/Public Safety

New details have helped form a clearer picture as to what led up to the collision that killed a beloved Turlock High School basketball coach on Dec. 29. But what exactly happened remains murky.

Johnathan Williams, 48, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital after a rollover crash near Pitman High School. Williams was formerly the girls varsity basketball head coach for Turlock High and was an assistant coach of both the varsity boys and girls teams at the time of his death.

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