Fresno County deputy arrested after an on-duty sexual battery accusation, a deadly fiery crash in Visalia, a Los Banos gun arrest involving the gang unit, a Mariposa attempted-murder suspect update near Modesto, a Turlock student robbery near Pitman High School, a Merced apartment fire, a deadly Madera train incident, a Stanislaus River rescue near Oakdale, and a Modesto school emergency.
Stories covered in this episode:
1. Fresno County Deputy Arrested, Accused Of Sexual Battery While On Duty
A Fresno County sheriff’s deputy was arrested after an allegation of sexual battery while on duty. Fresno police are leading the investigation, and the source report said the alleged incident happened while the deputy was wearing his badge and uniform.
Source: ABC30 Action News
https://abc30.com/post/fresno-county-deputy-arrested-accused-sexual-battery-duty/19100583/
2. Deadly Fiery Crash In Visalia
A fiery four-vehicle crash in Visalia left one person dead near Demaree Street and Houston Avenue. Investigators believe speed and reckless driving may have played a role.
Source: ABC30 Action News
https://abc30.com/post/deadly-visalia-crash-believed-caused-reckless-driving-speeding-investigators-say/19101799/
3. Los Banos Gang Unit Arrests Wanted Man With Loaded Gun
Los Banos police said officers arrested David Medina after he allegedly fled on a bicycle and threw a loaded gun into a front yard. Police also said he had a felony burglary warrant.
Source: Merced Sun-Star
https://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/local/crime/article315756214.html
4. Mariposa Attempted-Murder Suspect Dies After Being Found Near Modesto
Authorities said Keith Capron was wanted in connection with an attempted murder in Coulterville. Deputies later found him in the Modesto area, where officials said he died during the arrest attempt.
Source: ABC30 Action News
https://abc30.com/post/mariposa-county-deputies-searching-attempted-homicide-suspect/19081245/
5. Two Pitman High Students Robbed Near Turlock Campus
Two Pitman High School students were robbed near campus in Turlock. Police said the suspect showed a firearm, and extra patrols were sent to the area.
Source: The Modesto Bee
https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article315763385.html
6. Merced Apartment Fire Displaces Residents
A late-night fire at the Barcelona Apartments in Merced forced evacuations and left multiple units uninhabitable. Officials said no injuries were reported.
Source: ABC30 Action News
https://abc30.com/post/fire-displaces-residents-damages-units-merced-apartment-complex/19096113/
7. Person Killed After Being Hit By Train In Madera
Madera police confirmed that a person died after being hit by a train near Yosemite Avenue and the railroad tracks between Gateway Drive and E Street.
Source: ABC30 Action News
https://abc30.com/post/madera-police-investigating-incident-involving-train-multiple-roads-blocked/19094660/
8. Six Rescued From Stanislaus River Near Oakdale
Six people were rescued from fast-moving water in the Stanislaus River near Oakdale. Officials said the rescues involved three teens and three kayakers.
Source: The Modesto Bee
https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article315763174.html
9. Modesto Student Found Unresponsive In School Pool
A Davis High School student was hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a school pool during a PE aquatics class. School officials said a teacher pulled the student from the water, began CPR, and called paramedics.
Source: The Modesto Bee
https://www.modbee.com/news/local/education/article315762347.html
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