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Man Wanted by US Marshals Arrested After Fleeing from Officer and Hiding in Shed Wednesday Morning

in Public Safety

On Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, at 11:28 am, a Turlock Police officer near 99 Cents Only Stores, 701 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, observed a driver violate the California Vehicle Code, so he made a traffic stop on her.

The officer made contact with and asked the vehicle’s two occupants, driver Reyna Saldivar, 28, of Modesto, and Doroteo Gonzales, 27, of Modesto, to identify themselves.

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Mudslide Temporarily Closes on-Ramp to Highway 99 in Modesto

in Transportation/Public Safety

A mudslide near Highway 99 has temporarily closed an on-ramp in Modesto.

Rick Brewer, spokesperson for Caltrans, said the recent storms likely played a role in the mudslide happening. 

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Modesto Hit by Apparent Snatch Ransomware Attack

in Public Safety

After recovering from a cyber attack in February that impacted the city’s police department and compromised residents’ personal information, Modesto appears to be the target of another ransomware attack.

On Monday, Modesto was added to the “victims list” of a ransomware group known as Snatch, according to ThreatMon Ransomware Monitoring , a cyber threat intelligence platform.

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“Multiple Drivers Caught Speeding in Merced, Raising Concerns for Public Safety”

in Public Safety

Several drivers were caught speeding on Campus Parkway in Merced over the weekend, resulting in multiple citations from the police department. The Merced Police Department reported that three drivers were caught for exceeding the speed limit, with one driver caught going 81 MPH in a 55 MPH zone, another going 95 MPH, and a third going as fast as 118 MPH.

The police department expressed concern about the recklessness displayed by these drivers and emphasized the danger posed by speeding on public roads.

Continue reading on Newsbreak

Not Guilty! Jury Acquits Activists Who Rescued Sick Foster Farms Chickens from Truck

in Public Safety

Former Baywatch star Alexandra Paul and co-defendant Alicia Santurio were found not guilty of misdemeanor theft after rescuing two suffering chickens from a transport truck outside a Foster Farms slaughterhouse in Livingston, California.

The incident, documented by animal protection organization Direct Action Everywhere, occurred in September 2021. 

Continue reading on mercyforanimals.org

California Police Officer Killed a Person While Driving 121 mph. DA Declines to File Charges

in Public Safety

Stanislaus County sheriff’s Deputy Eric Fulmer was driving 121 mph as he approached a T-intersection on a foggy morning in January 2022.

At about the same time, a Chevrolet Camaro pulled into the intersection. Fulmer braked, but it was too late. His vehicle slammed into the side of the Camaro at nearly 90 mph, killing 21-year-old Saul Betancourt.

Continue reading on San Luis Obispo Tribune

Diocese of Stockton Warns of Dismissed Priest Still Celebrating Masses

in Public Safety

 The Diocese of Stockton is warning of a dismissed priest, accused of sexual abuse, who they say is still performing masses in private venues despite no longer being a member of the clergy.

Bishop Myron Cotta issued the warning Wednesday saying the diocese is aware Leo Suarez is celebrating masses and Quinceañeras in private homes and halls within the six-county Diocese of Stockton region.

Continue reading on ABC10

Man Arrested After Lighting Fire in Front of Officer Saturday Night

in Public Safety

On Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at 10:35 pm, a Turlock Police officer near the intersection of S Broadway and A St, Turlock, observed a man using a lighter to light some trash in the gutter of the roadway on fire, so he got out with him.

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Boy Airlifted After Falling Off Park Play Structure Friday Evening

in Places & Recreation/Public Safety

On Friday, March 17th, 2023, at 6:07 pm, the Turlock Fire Department, Turlock Police Department, and American Medical Response were dispatched to a reported injured person at Ferreira Ranch Park, 460 Sandy Way, Turlock, after a child had fallen off the play structure.

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Kitchen Fire Occurs at Italian Restaurant Friday Night

in Food & Drink/Public Safety

On Friday, March 17th, 2023, at 11:28 pm, the Turlock Fire Department, Modesto Fire Department, American Medical Response, and Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigations Unit were dispatched to a reported structure fire at Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, 3851 Crowell Rd, Turlock, after an employee had reported that the stove had randomly caught fire and they were unable to put it out.

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