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Police Investigate Possible Link Between Two Robberies

Modesto, CA - Two armed robberies occurred less than an hour apart on Monday night. The Video King at 3000 McHenry Avenue was robbed at about 7:50 PM and, less than an hour later,...

EarthTalk: Electric bikes and scooters

Dear EarthTalk: Are there any electric bicycles or scooters that make for a nice cheap, green-friendly commute? -- S.F.
Bicycle commuting has long been a symbol of...

Performance - Amy Grant - Lead Me On

Heralded by CCM Magazine as the #1 Christian Album of All Time, Lead Me On ushered in a new era of Christian music when it was first released in 1988.  Twenty years later,...

Man Robs Mchenry Business

Modesto, CA---On Sunday, October 5, at about 9:30 AM the Oil Can Henry’s at 120 McHenry Avenue was robbed by a man armed with a knife.  The suspect fled with a small amount...

Daytime Shooting Leds To Two Arrests; One Sought

Modesto, CA---On Monday, October 6, at about 1:50 PM, officers were dispatched to Chrysler Park, 2700 Park Place, to investigate a shooting.  Their investigation led to the...

Teen Wanted By Police After Daytime Shooting

Modesto, CA – On Monday, October 6, at about 1:50 PM, officers were dispatched to Chrysler Park, 2700 Park Place, to investigate a shooting.  Their initial investigation...

Continued Heroin Sting Results In 13 More Arrests

Modesto, CA – On Saturday, October 4, Modesto Police arrested two heroin dealers near the intersection of 7th and “I” Streets in downtown Modesto.  Their arrests led...

Local Victims Scammed By Internet Ad

MODESTO, CA---On the morning of October 2, 2008, a suspect was arrested on charges of burglary and grand theft after police were notified of a rental scam involving Craigslist.
...

Weekend Activities in and around Modesto

Performance - Its Magic

An all new line-up of the world’s top professional magicians takes the stage in this annual live magical spectacle produced by Milt Larson (founder of Hollywood’s famous...

Heroin Dealers Arrested; Leads to More Arrests

Modesto, CA---On Friday, September 26, Modesto Police arrested two heroin dealers on McHenry Avenue.  Their arrests led investigators to ten additional arrests for people...

Tip Leads Police To Marijuana Cultivation: Large Amount Of Cash

Modesto, CA – On Friday morning Modesto Police arrested a Modesto man in connection with marijuana cultivation at a northeast Modesto residence.
Modesto Police received...

Investigation Into Lincoln Oak Homicide Results In Several Arrests

Modesto, CA - On August 30, at about 4:48 AM, officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 2900 block of Lincoln Oak Dr.  When they arrived they found one victim who had...

Death of Couple Determined To Be Murder / Suicide

Modesto, CA---Wednesday(Sep. 24th) at about 11:13 AM Modesto Police were dispatched to 2800 Laramie Drive after receiving a report that two adults were possibly deceased inside of...

Man Frightens Prescott Senior Elementary Student on Way Home from School

Modesto, CA---At about 3:45 PM on Sep. 25th a Prescott Senior Elementary School student was riding his bicycle home when a Hispanic male drove by and yelled at him to get into his...

Business Academy for Business Owners and Their Employees

Modesto, CA---The Modesto Police Department is offering a free Business Academy class from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Modesto Police Department, 600 10th Street.
This...

Modesto Police Department News - September 25, 2008

Members Of Local Law Enforcement To Help Young Crash Victim
Modesto, CA - On Tuesday, September 23, patrol officers responded to a major injury, solo-vehicle collision...

Modesto Police Department News - September 24, 2008

Man And Woman Found Dead In Northeast Modesto Home
Modesto, CA –  Modesto Police were dispatched to 2800 Laramie Drive after receiving a report that two adults were...

Man And Woman Found Dead In Northeast Modesto Home

Modesto, CA – On September 24, 2008 at about  11:13 AM Modesto Police were dispatched to 2800 Laramie Drive after receiving a report that two adults were possibly deceased...

Don’t let dining out in the Modesto area do you in!

Modesto Police to Host Landlord and Property Management Training

Modesto, CA - The Modesto Police Department is offering a landlord and property management training course.
This training is offered several times a year as part of the...

Man Dead; Child Critical After Early Morning Collision

Modesto, CA – On Tuesday at about 8:10 AM, patrol officers responded to a major injury, solo-vehicle collision at Sonoma Park which is located on McGuire Drive just north of...

Performance - Randy Travis

Randy Travis revolutionized country music in the mid-'80s by returning the genre to its traditional roots with his 1986 debut album Storms of Life which sold millions and paved...

Woman In Critical Condition After Early Morning Shooting

Modesto, CA – Friday (Sep. 19th), at about 12:30 AM, patrol officers
were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the 3900 block of Dragoo Park
Drive in northeast...

Two Northwest Modesto Schools Locked Down after Shots Fired

Modesto, CA---Thursday(Sep. 18th) at about 3:20 PM patrol officers were dispatched to the area of Muncy Park at 2501 Janna Drive to investigate the sound of shots fired.  The...

Man Tries To Lure Student From Park

Modesto Police are investigating an attempted abduction of a 13-year-old Prescott Senior Elementary student that allegedly occurred at 8:30 AM on Sunday, September 14, 2008.
...

Robbers Strike Delta Bank on Mchenry

Modesto, CA---Friday, September 12, 2008, at about noon, two men robbed the Delta Bank at 2711 McHenry and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The two suspects...

City Leaders Attend Police Demonstration

Modesto, CA---On Saturday, September 6th, the Mayor, City Manager, Chief of Police, Assistant Chief of Police, and members of the Modesto City Council attended a demonstration of...

Investigators Identify Suspects In Ustick Shooting

Modesto, CA – Gang investigators with the Central Valley Gang Impact Task Force (CVGIT) have identified those who they believe are responsible for the homicide that occurred...

Composite Sketch Released In Death of Tow Driver

MODESTO, CA---The Modesto Police Department has released a composite sketch of the suspect believed to be responsible for the murder of Christopher Sisk which occurred on May 3,...

Fight Leads To Shooting - Man Dead

Modesto, CA – At about 11:13 PM on Wednesday patrol officers were dispatched to the sound of shots fired near the intersection of Dezzani and Ustick Avenues.  When they...

Ten Homes In Ten Days

We are excited to offer this meaningful opportunity to our community!
Hope Village is a 20 unit Habitat for Humanity Subdivision. Street construction has begun. By November...

Officers Assist with Delivery of Baby

Modesto, CA –  At about 11:00 AM two Modesto Police officers were flagged down by a motorist who stopped his car in the middle of McHenry Avenue and Orangeburg...

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Police To Step Up Parking Enforcement

Modesto, CA - The Modesto Police Department recently added five parking enforcement officers to compliment the officers currently on staff. The newly hired employees come as a...

Armed Robber Strikes Store

Modesto, CA - At about 11:27, August 28 the Bargain Mart at 2509 Coffee Rd was robbed at gunpoint. No one was injured during the robbery and the incident remains under...

Wanted Twin Brothers Captured; Officer Injured

Modesto, CA - Modesto Police arrested two wanted parolees on Saturday,
both of whom were considered armed and dangerous. The twin brothers were
captured hours apart by...

Man Dies after Being Shot at His Residence

Modesto, CA – At about 4:48 AM officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 2900 block of Lincoln Oak Dr.When they arrived they found one victim who had been shot. The 39...

Unidentified Man Attempts to Rob Modesto

Modesto, CA - On Friday Aug 22, 2008 at approximately 12:22 P.M., an unidentified man attempted to rob a Modesto bank.  Police are asking for help in identifying this...

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Watchful Eyes Help Capture Four Burglars

Modesto, CA  - If not for the watchful eyes of a neighbor, four men who just burglarized two homes in Modesto may have gotten away.  Instead they were arrested and...

Dui Checkpoints In Modesto

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Modesto, Ca
–  The Modesto Police Traffic Unit will be conducting driver’s license and
sobriety checkpoints at undisclosed locations...

Modesto Police Host Citizens' Academy

Modesto, CA - The Modesto Police Department will be hosting an eight week Citizens' Police Academy starting on October 1, 2008.  The class meets once a week on Wednesday...

Donations Help Victim

Modesto, CA - A 43-year-old Modesto man was surprised when officers, business owners and media showed up at his door step with a new bicycle.  Donations from citizens and...

Six Arrested After Attempted Home Invasion

Modesto, CA - Modesto Police Officers arrested four suspects in an attempted home invasion today along with two others who tried to intimidate witnesses of the crime. No one was...

Burglary Suspects Arrested

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Modesto, Ca - An alert resident called 911 after seeing two
men in her neighbor’s backyard at about 7:40 am this morning.   The
investigation...

Domestic Violence - One Hospitalized

Modesto, CA
– A domestic violence incident in a quiet northeast residential
neighborhood turned vicious when a married couple stabbed each other in
their home. The victim,...

PetSmart Opens More Doors for Pet Parents in the Pelandale-Modesto

Suspect Stealing From Friends

MODESTO, CA---Modesto Police want to spread the word to friends and acquaintances of a suspect wanted for two recent thefts to hold on to their valuables and call officers if they...

14th Annual Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival

The multi-faceted celebration will serve up a menu of delectable
strawberry delights, non-stop live entertainment for young and old,
gooey pie contests for berry lovers of all...

Back to School for Modesto - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Agents Seize Meth Lab In Valley Home

Agents with the Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency, Cal-MMET and HIDTA served
a search warrant at a residence in Valley Home on July 17th evening, seizing a
clandestine lab...

Early Morning Shooting Leaves Man Wounded

MODESTO, CA---On Thursday, July 24, 2008, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to investigate the report of a shooting in the 3000 block of Carver Rd. in Modesto,...

Officers Shot At While Investigating Missing Juvenile Case

EMPIRE, CA---Modesto Police Officers assisting Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputies in locating a missing 15-year-old female were shot at yesterday evening around 10:00...

19-Month Old Boy Injured, Detectives Searching For Suspect

Modesto, CA – Modesto Police Detectives are searching for a man they believe may be a suspect in, or may have information about, an incident that left a 19-month-old boy in...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

Collision Kills One Injures Six

Modesto, CA---Traffic Investigators from the Modesto Police Department Traffic Unit are investigating a traffic collision that killed one and left six injured in a single car...

Victims Fight Back and Catch Robbers

MODESTO, CA--Two men were arrested yesterday after trying to steal a purse from a female and colliding into a vehicle driven by a man who used his vehicle to prevent the suspects...

Recycling Companies Doing Their Part

Modesta, CA - Recycling companies throughout Stanislaus County have been working hard to decrease metal thefts in the community since new city and county ordinances were...

Woman Assaulted In Her Vehicle

Modesto, CA – A 33-year-old mother of two was assaulted this morning on E. Orangeburg Avenue as she was leaving her home for work.  The suspect fled after forcing the...

Officer And Deputy Thankful For Support

Modesto, CA - The flight crew of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department Air Support Unit who were involved in the tragic incident involving the death of a baby boy over the...

Two Men, Two Houses and Two Stolen Vehicles

Modesto, CA – Two men were arrested today after officers discovered two houses they had burglarized along with two stolen vehicles.  Officers are continuing their...

Woman Assaulted In Her Vehicle

Modesto, CA – A 33-year-old mother of two was assaulted this morning on E. Orangeburg Avenue as she was leaving her home for work.  The suspect fled after forcing the...

Suspect Arrested For Beating in Park

Modesto, CA – Modesto Police Detectives arrested a 23-year-old Modesto man yesterday evening on attempted murder charges after obtaining evidence that linked him to assaults...

Driver Tries To Kidnap 12-Year-Old Girl

Modesto, CA - Officers are looking for a suspect who tried to kidnap a 12-year-old girl this morning as she walked to school.  The girl fought her way loose from the...

Modesto Couple Not Falling For Sweepstakes Scam

Modesto, CA - A Modesto couple who received a check in the mail along with a letter claiming they had won a sweepstakes became suspicious and contacted the Modesto Police...

Man Arrested For Shooting at Vehicle

MODESTO, CA---A 32-year-old Modesto man was arrested early this morning on numerous felony charges after he shot at a vehicle in an intersection, narrowly missing the vehicle’s...

Woman Stabbed During Argument

Modesto, CA – Modesto Police Homicide detectives are investigating the stabbing death of a 34-year-old Modesto woman that occurred in a house on Hillside Drive early this...

Detectives Use Internet to Investigate Prostitution

MODESTO, CA---Detectives assigned to the Modesto Police Department Special Investigations Unit arrested three women yesterday on prostitution charges during an operation that...

Drug Unit Seizes Marijuana

Modesto, CA - Modesto Police officers served three search warrants yesterday and seized a total of 73 marijuana plants and about eight pounds of harvested marijuana. ...

Three Arrested In Toddler Shooting

MODESTO, CA---Modesto Police Detectives have arrested three men in connection with the shooting of a 22-month-old boy during a drive-by shooting that occurred on H Street in...

Modesto Area Crime Stoppers on a Roll

MODESTO, CA--The Modesto Area Crime Stoppers program is approaching its three year anniversary next month and, according to Modesto Police Community Service Officer Carla Castro,...

Explosive Device Found During Probation Search

MODESTO, CA – Officers investigating a possible domestic violence case located a device filled with gunpowder during a probation search.  39-year-old Modesto residence...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Modesto in a Tough Market

Female Arrested In Connection With Burglaries

Modesto, CA – Modesto Police patrol officers located and arrested a 34-year-old Modesto woman this afternoon in connection to several burglaries.  Sandra Gomez was located...

Suspect Arrested For Hit And Run, Investigation Continues

Modesto, Ca - A 45-year-old Modesto man was arrested and booked yesterday evening for felony hit and run after an incident on Reseda Lane in Modesto.  The victim remains in...

Two wheels are better than four!

State of California Portal Highlights week of 5/05/08

Police Lieutenant and Trauma Nurse Team Up to Save Lives

Modesto, CA - Jolene Gonzales and Lynn Skapes are no strangers to adrenalin.  Both get plenty at work.  Gonzales is a Modesto Police Lieutenant and a twenty-one year...

Man Arrested For Lewd Acts with Grandchildren

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police Detectives assigned to the department’s Special Victims Unit arrested 64-year-old Trery Chen on several counts of lewd acts with a minor. ...

Suspect Identified In Murder Investigation

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police investigators have identified 23-year-old gang member Maurilio Vasquez (photo attached) as a suspect in the murder of a 53-year-old Modesto man...

Policw Lieutenant and Trauma Nurse Team up to Save Lives

MODESTO, CA – Jolene Gonzales and Lynn Skapes are no
strangers to adrenalin.  Both get plenty at work.  Gonzales is a
Modesto Police Lieutenant and a twenty-one...

Man and Woman Both Stabbed During Fight

Modesto, CA -  Modesto Police Officers are trying to sort out what happened during a fight between a man and woman that left both of them in the hospital with critical stab...

Officers Chase Down Robber

Modesto, CA - Modesto Police Officers chased down and caught a man suspected of robbing the Little Cesar’s at 2100 Standiford Avenue in Modesto late Friday evening. ...

Teen Killed In Drive-By Shooting

Modesto, CA - A Modesto teen was chased down and shot to death by suspected rival gang members yesterday at about 10:00 pm on Rock Pine Court in Modesto.  A friend who was...

Toddler Shot During Drive-By Shooting

Modesto, CA - An eighteen-month-old boy was shot in the abdomen during a drive-by shooting yesterday at about 7:30 pm in the 200 block of H Street in Modesto.  The boy was...

JuneFit Tip: Stretching is for Everyday!

My motto is, "Stretching is for Everyday", and I do practice what I preach. Research has indicated that regular stretching may be more effective in preventing injuries...

Bystander Killed In Drive-By Shooting

Modesto, CA - An innocent bystander was struck by a stray bullet during a drive-by shooting yesterday evening in Modesto.  The 43-year-old man was rushed to a local hospital...

Cambodian New Year Murder Suspect Arrested

Modesto, CA - After a tremendous showing of community support, and the combined efforts of local law enforcement agencies, Modesto Police detectives identified and arrested...

State of California Portal Highlights week of 4/28/08

Agencies Work Together in Hit and Run Case

MODESTO, CA – Three law enforcement agencies worked together today during a hit and run investigation that left a 51-year-old bicyclist in the hospital with severe injuries.
...

Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra Is Accepting Applications For The 2008/09 Season

About the MSYO: The Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO)
program consists of two large ensembles overseen by MSYO Music
Director, Ming Luke. Based on skill placement and...

Murder Suspect Arrested In Mansfield, Missouri

Modesto, CA – Officers in Mansfield, Missouri located and arrested a Modesto parolee who was wanted on murder charges. Wendell Forest, 40-years-old, was taken into custody...

Police Arrest Negligent Shooters In Modesto Neighborhood

Modesto, CA – Several frightened resident called the police
early Sunday morning to report waking up to the sounds of multiple
gunshots being fired nearby. Police were able...

State of California Portal Highlights

Gang Shooter Arrested - Victim Still Critical

Modesto, CA – Gunfire erupted mid-day Saturday afternoon on a busy street in west Modesto causing a critical injury to a teenager. The thirteen year old victim was shot through...

Thirteen Year Old Shot In Drive By

On Saturday April 12, at 1:00 p.m. police received calls of a shooting victim in front of the Shell station at Martin Luther King Drive and Maze Boulevard. Police arrived and...

Three Day Sting Nets Multiple Drug Sellers

Modesto, CA – The Modesto Police Department’s Narcotic Unit, in conjunction with the Sheriff’s Department, arrested sixteen people over a three day period for selling...

Bystander Killed in Drive-By Shooting

MODESTO, CA – An innocent bystander was struck by a stray bullet during a drive-by shooting yesterday evening in Modesto.  The 43-year-old man was rushed to a local...

Police Stumble Into Unusual Opium Poppys

Modesto, CA – On Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2008 at about
3:20 p.m., Modesto Police Officers discovered a large poppy cultivation being
grown in the backyard of a family...

Modesto Police Investigate Death Near Golf Course

Modesto, CA – Modesto Police Detectives are investigating the death of a 57-year-old male found in a homeless camp just south of the Dryden Golf Course in...

April Fool Attempt Earns Jokester a Citation

Modesto, CA – Modesto Police patrol officers, traffic officers, and detectives, along with several Stanislaus Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported take-over style bank...

Modesto Police Investigate Shooting

MODESTO,
CA – The Modesto Police Department
is currently investigating a shooting which left one man in serious condition,
but expected to live.
The victim, Osvaldo...

Nuisance Homes Scheduled For Demolition

Modesto, CA – Five residential dwellings that have been a haven for drug use and dangerous fires are scheduled for demolition Wednesday, April 2, 2008.  The five dwellings...

An Invitation to our Modesto Community: BLOG ON!

Major Injury Collision, Driver Arrested for Felony Drunk Driving

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police
Traffic Officers are investigating an early morning major injury collision and
arrested the driver for felony drunk driving.
Modesto...

Modesto Drug Agents Arrest Ten During Operation

Modesto, CA – Investigators assigned to the Modesto Police Department’s Narcotic Enforcement Team (MNET) arrested ten suspects yesterday on various drug charges during a...

Agents Seize 100 Pounds of Marijuana

Modesto,
CA- Agents from the Stanislaus Drug Enforcement
Agency (SDEA), High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), and California
Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine...

The Modesto Symphony Guild Presents Annual Fundraiser“Bach in the Barn”

Modesto Police Receives Re-Accreditation

MODESTO, CA – The
Modesto Police Department received
re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement
Agencies (CALEA) after a hearing Saturday...

Man in Critical Condition After Assualt

Recycling Thief Arrested - Property Recovered

Modesto, CA –Modesto Police discovered a large cache of
water meters in a Southeast Modesto home that had been stolen from the City of
Discovery Bay. The water meters were...

Explosive Device Located at Junior High School

MODESTO, CA – A student at a local junior high school
located a suspicious object today near classroom buildings.  The device was
later determined to be a modified...

Free Landlord/Property Managment Training

MODESTO, CA- The Modesto Police Department is offering free
Landlord/Property Management training from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Thursday March
13, 2008 at the Modesto Police...

A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Modesto Community Site!

Shooting Occures In Shopping Center Parking Lot

Modesto, CA – Two men were arrested February 22, 2008 after a dangerous shooting in a busy shopping center parking lot. One of the suspects, 18-year-old Albert Rangel of...

Drive By Shooting Injures One

Modesto, CA - Modesto Police detectives are investigating a drive by shooting that left one man injured in southwest Modesto.
On Saturday, February 16, 2008, at 3:33 p.m....

Burglar Caught After Victim Calls 9-1-1

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police officers arrested a 36-year-old Modesto parolee this morning after he attempted to break into a house he thought was un-occupied.  
The...

Agents Seize Millions in Methamphetamine

STEVINSON, CA – Several drug enforcement agencies came
together yesterday to serve a search warrant at a house in Stevinson where a
suspected clandestine methamphetamine lab...

License and Sobriety Checkpoints

Modesto, CA – The
Modesto Police
Department’s Traffic Unit will be conducting two separate sobriety and driver’s
license checkpoints during the month of...

Gunmen Arrested During Traffic Stop

MODESTO, CA – Two men are in custody today after robbing one person, and attempting to rob another, with a rifle On February 13, 2008 Morning.
On February 13, 2008...

Long, but Fruitful Days for Drug Enforcement Teams

MODESTO, CA – Officers and Deputies assigned to special enforcement
teams at the Modesto Police Department and Stanislaus County Sheriff’s
Department worked all day...

Alert Neighbor Catches Burglars Red-Handed

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police Officers arrested two men on burglary charges yesterday afternoon after a neighbor doing yard work became suspicious of a vehicle parked...

MPD Invited to Attend Accreditation Committee Hearing in Atlanta

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police Chief Roy Wasden and Modesto City Mayor Jim Ridenour will be among several city officials attending a CALEA re-accreditation hearing in Atlanta,...

Deceased Woman Found In Local Motel

Modesto, CA – On Monday, February 4, 2008, at approximately 1:37 p.m., officers were dispatched to investigate the report of a deceased female found at Motel 6 in Modesto.
...

Citizen's Tip Leads Investigators to Drugs, Guns, And Cash

Modesto, CA - Investigators from the Modesto Police Narcotics Enforcement Team (MNET), the Street Crimes Unit (SCU) and the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office STING Unit served...

Gang Fight Outside of Mall Leads to Stabbing

Wanted Parolee Shot By Officers

MODESTO, CA – A 22-year-old Modesto man with a parole warrant for his arrest was shot by Modesto Police officers after they stopped him in a stolen vehicle yesterday...

Four Arrested After Businesses Call Police

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police officers arrested four people yesterday after employees reported suspicious circumstances in their parking lots. The cases involved drugs, warrants...

Officers Find Loaded Firearm after Suspects Run

MODESTO, CA – Officers found a loaded .38 caliber hand gun near a vehicle that attempted to flee from officers during a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle, 23-year-old...

Mesa Police Department News On February 4, 2008

Date - 02/04/2008  
Time - 01:50 AM  
Narrative - Officers responded to Groggy's Bar reference two males that pulled a knife on the bartender. ...

Sun, Sand and Splash Spell Summer Fun in California!

A Man With A Gun Arrested Outside Restaurant

MODESTO, CA – A man on a motorcycle was arrested for
possessing a loaded firearm in public as officers were responding to a report of
a robbery.
Japlinpano’s...

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Offers Free Tax Help

The Paradise South Weed and Seed/Housing Authority Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Center will begin offering free tax preparation assistance for families with household...

Police Capture Attempted Robbery Suspect

Modesto, CA - January 29, 2008 at about 4:30 p.m., a masked robber holding a knife, demanded some money from a citizen who had just made a cash withdrawal at an ATM machine. The...

Three Arrested For Stealing $10,000 In Merchandise

MODESTO, CA – A brother and his two sisters were arrested yesterday
evening near the Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto
after stealing approximately $10,000 worth of merchandise...

Modesto And Ceres Police Investigate Business Burglary in Ceres, CA

CERES, CA – Modesto and Ceres Police
Department officers arrested three individuals suspected of committing a
business burglary and ramming a police vehicle to...

Crime Stoppers Nab Eight Suspects In One Week

Modesto, CA – Tipsters to the Crime Stoppers Hotline have helped law enforcement officers in Stanislaus County arrest eight suspects in the last ten days for crimes ranging from...

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested In Newman

Modesto, CA – An anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers today led officers and deputies to a house in Newman where they located and arrested 29-year-old Juan Tostado who was wanted for...

Beating Leaves Woman In Critical Condition

Modesto, CA – Modesto Police are searching for a man who severely beat his estranged wife early this morning after ambushing her in her front yard.
The 44-year-old...

Parolees Attempt Escape But Are Captured By Officers

Modesto, CA - January 22 evening and into the early morning hours of January 23, parolees roaming the streets of Modesto attempted to elude police officers on patrol. One...

Take Over Robbery At Red Lobster

Modesto, CA – Two suspects were arrested yesterday evening following an armed take-over style robbery at a Red Lobster Restaurant in Modesto.
The robbery occurred at...

Robbery Suspect Arrested

Modesto, CA – Modesto Police Officers and Detectives arrested a 25-year-old Modesto man January 22 on two counts of robbery after a Crime Stoppers tip led investigators to his...

Crime Stoppers Nab Eight Suspects in One Week

MODESTO, CA – Tipsters to the Crime Stoppers Hotline have helped law enforcement officers in Stanislaus County arrest eight suspects in the last ten days for crimes ranging...

Beating Leaves Woman In Critical Condition

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police are searching for a man who severely beat his estranged wife early this morning after ambushing her in her front yard.
The 44-year-old...

Neighbors Stop Stabbing

Modesto, CA - Neighbors in a downtown apartment complex took matters into their own hands and forced their way into an apartment to stave off a man stabbing a woman with a kitchen...

Man Steals Van From Flower Shop

(A video press release is available at ModestoPolice.com.  Click on MPD News!)
MODESTO, CA – Officers have arrested a 50-year-old Modesto man for robbery, vehicle...

G.R.E.A.T. Video News Release

A video news release regarding the Modesto Police Department G.R.E.A.T. program is available at www.ModestoPolice.com.  Click on MPD News or follow the link below.
...

Man Dies From Knife Wound

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police Homicide Detectives are investigating the death of a 31-year-old Modesto man who died of a knife wound early this morning.
Officers...

Son Retrieves Mother's Purse From Knife Wielding Thief

Modesto, CA - A 20-year-old Modesto man chased down and recovered his mother’s purse from the knife wielding suspect who had just stolen it from her. Both the suspect and the...

Two Men Arrested After Using Video Camera to Steal Gas

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police Detectives have arrested two men suspected of using a video camera to obtain information from Boyett Petroleum gas cards.
In early March...

Suspect Arrested For Counterfiet Gas Cards, Again

MODESTO, CA  - Detectives with the department’s Economic Crimes Unit arrested two men today after they found them using video and computer equipment to make counterfeit gas...

Modesto Police Investigate Bank Robbery

Modesto, CA – Modesto Police Department detectives are investigating a bank robbery that occurred today at WestAmerica Bank.
On Friday, December 14, 2007 at 5:09 p.m....

Suspect In Custody After Assaulting Officers

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police Officers located and arrested a 33-year-old Modesto man today at about 3:30 pm in the 3200 block of Plantation Court on several counts of assaulting...

One Child, One Laptop, Endless Possibilities!

Shooting Victim in Vehicle Found By Passing Motorists

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 800 Block of West Whitmore Avenue on December 4, 2007.
The victim, who has...

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Gang Investigation Leads To Search Warrants

Modesto, CA – Gang investigators assigned to the Modesto Police Department Street Crimes Unit served six search warrants today with the assistance of the Modesto Police SWAT...

Children Are Located

Modesto, CA - 5-year-old Bianca Galvan and 3-year-old Maritza Palafox were released into the custody of the Stanislaus County Child Protective Services agency today after their...

Modesto Police Search For Two Missing Girls

The Modesto Police Department is searching for two girls, ages 3 and 5, that are presumed to be with their 18-year-old sister, Priscilla DeLeon, somewhere in Modesto.
...

Modesto Police Open Downtown Office

Modesto, CA – The Modesto Police Department, in partnership with the building owners at 1020 Tenth Street, has opened an office in the downtown area for a 90-day trial period.
...

Second Arrest In Murder Case

MODESTO, CA – The Modesto Police Department has located and arrested the second suspect wanted in connection with the murder of a 31-year-old man that occurred on Friday,...

Murder Arrest Made- One Man Outstanding

Modesto, CA – Modesto Police Investigators made one arrest of a juvenile who was implicated in the shooting of a man yesterday afternoon in the southeast area of town. A second...

Man Arrested For Murder In Missing Person Case

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police Homicide Detectives arrested a 47-year-old Modesto resident, Russell Jones, and booked him last night on murder charges in connection with the...

Carjacking Suspects Arrested In Modesto

MODESTO, CA – Four suspects involved in a Turlock carjacking were arrested yesterday in Modesto after crashing the stolen car and fleeing from officers. 
Modesto...

Collision Claims Life Of One

Modesto, CA – A collision between two trucks late Friday night claimed the life of a man who was likely driving home from work. The driver who caused the collision drove into...

Modesto Police Investigate Bank Robbery

Modesto, CA - On Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 3:37 p.m. the County Bank located at 3508 Mc Henry Avenue was robbed. No was injured during the robbery.
The suspect walked into...

Modesto Places First In National Night Out

Modesto,CA - The City of Modesto became the first city to win first place for two consecutive years in the history of National Night Out.
Modesto won FIRST in the Nation from...

Suspect Caught On Tape

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police Detectives are working to identify a burglary suspect caught on a surveillance camera.
On September 28, 2007 at 3:00 am a white male adult...

Second Sexual Assault Victim Comes Forward

Modesto, CA –  Detectives with the Modesto Police Department’s Special Victims Unit arrested and booked 21 year old, Ray Beaty on a felony charge of sexual...

Drive-By Shooting Leaves Man Wounded

Modesto, CA – On Saturday, October 13th 2007, at approximately 10:37p.m., officers were dispatched to investigate the report of a male shot near the Budget Meat Market...

Modesto Police Offer Free Child Car Seat Help

Parents and caregivers now have easy access to information that can keep their children safe from death or serious injury in the event of a car crash. Beginning Tuesday, October...

Search Warrant Reveals Numerous Drugs and Guns

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police Narcotics investigators served a search warrant at 200 Bettina Avenue that resulted in the arrest of two people and the seizure of drugs and...

Detectives Make Arrest in Sexual Battery Case

MODESTO, CA – Detectives with the Modesto Police Department Special Victims Unit have arrested and booked a 21-year-old male for two misdemeanor charges stemming from an...

Police Investigate Shooting At Apartment Complex

Modesto Police Officers are investigating a shooting that occurred yesterday at the Emerald Pointe Apartments. The victim is a 24-year-old Modesto man and is expected to...

High School Student Assaulted

Modesto, CA - A 15-year-old female Downey High School student was attacked on October 5, 2007 morning while waiting for the school bus at about 7:30 am n