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FEATURED CRIMES
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07/02/2008
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WANTED FOR QUESTIONING
On Wednesday June 4, 2008 between 8-9am the Suspect (pictured at left) approached a 12 year old female elementary student on her way to school. Drove up to the victim, grabbed her hair, and attempted to pull her into his vehicle. The Victim fought off her attacker, and the suspect fled the scene in a older model mini truck extended cab, long bed, dark blue in color. Suspect is described as a White or Hispanic male, in his 50's with dark brown or black thinning hair and a dark goatee. Any information on this case please contact Modesto Police Detective Steven Stanfield @ 209-572-9538 or Crime Stoppers (24 hrs).
PERSON OF INTEREST
HOMICIDE
On Friday 04/25/2008 approximately 10 pm a drive by shooting occurred in the 2000 block of Rock Pine Ct, Modesto. A vehicle containing several subjects drove by the victim Valdemar ROJAS, 14 years and Juan ALMAZON, 15 years. Shots were fired from the vehicle striking both Victims. ROJAS died as a result of his wounds later that evening. Suspects in the vehicle were described as Hispanic males. The Homicide appears to be gang related. Any information callers can contact Det. Jon Evers @ 209-572-9534 or Crime Stoppers 521-4636 to remain anonymous.
CREDIT CARD FRAUD
A male, 6' (or more)/ 300 lbs (or more)/ Brown eyes
A Tan Mazda with license plate starting with 3XV.
HOMICIDE On Friday, 2/15/08, at 8:31 pm, 57 year-old Daniel ELLIS was in the parking lot of 1600 G Street when the suspect’s vehicle pulled out. The driver (Suspect # 1) engaged in a physical altercation with ELLIS. ELLIS collapsed and later died as a result of his injuries. Suspect # 1 fled the area in the alley towards F Street. A passenger was present. Witness described the passenger as a smaller version of Suspect # 1. The vehicle is a 2002 to 2006 Cadillac Escalade SUV with tinted windows and 24” to 26” rims on the tires. Witness is unsure of the exact year of Escalade but states it’s prior to the body style change with the 2007 Escalade model. The vehicle was seen prior to the assault in the alley way of the 400 block of Burney Street. SUSPECT DESCRIPTIONS: Suspect #1: Hispanic male/mid 20's, dark complexion, short dark hair (1/2 inch length) 5'11-6'00/215 to 220 lbs, round body type, no facial hair. Wearing a white sweatshirt.
2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade tinted windows 24" to 26' rims.
VEHICLE RESEMBLING SUSPECT'S VEHICLE
ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
INFORMATION NEEDED
On 04/03/2008 Bobbie Dale BENFIELD (pictured) was arrested for Lewd & Lascivious Acts with a Child.
Benfield is a White male/ 70 years old/ 5'10/Brown hair/ Hazel eyes.
Benefield's most recent address was in the airport area of Modesto, but he was also known to reside throughout the Central Valley.
The Modesto Police Department is looking for additional witnesses and/or victims with information regarding Benfield and his interactions with minors. If you have any information please contact Crime Stoppers at (209)521-4636 or Detective Rodenburg at (209)341-6180.
BURGLARY
ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
On 1/20/2008 at about 7:00 PM a drive-by shooting occurred in the 900 block of S. Orange St. in Turlock. Multiple shots were fired at a house and one occupant was injured by flying glass. The suspect vehicle is described as:
Early 90's Honda Accord, dark color (brown or grey), with a non-matching black hood, black steel wheels and minor damage to the right front fender.
ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
On 12/28/2007 between 8:00 and 9:00 pm, a male was jogging on Taylor Rd. near Mountain View Rd. in Turlock. He was attacked, held down, and stabbed multiple times by at least three suspects. The suspects may have had a white pick-up. The jogger had nothing stolen and had no known enemies.
IDENTITY THEFT
On 2/13/2008 the victim's wallet in this case was stolen containing her driver's license and checkbook from her workplace. Her personal checks & identification were used at several local businesses.
The female pictured here is a "person of interest" that Modesto Police would like to speak with regarding this crime.
ARSON Local Law Enforcement needs your in identifying person(s) responsible Suspects wanted in the arson to a business located on Hammett Ct, in Salida. The arson occurred on Good Friday, 03-21-2008, by person(s) who were captured on video. (Video Photo forthcoming). If you have information on the person(s) responsible CRIME STOPPERS is offering a reward. There is also an additional reward being offered for the identification/arrest and conviction of these person(s).
ARMED ROBBERY
On March 4, 2008 @ 9:25 pm the Pacific Market @ 131 Colfax Av, Modesto was robbed by 2 armed gunmen. The gunmen entered the Market forcing customers to the ground where one victim was robbed at gunpoint. Suspects fled westbound and were gone when Modesto Police Officers arrived.
The suspect(s) are described as: Suspect #1: Hispanic male 5'08/ 220 lbs/ wearing a ski mask, dark hooded sweatshirt, blue shirt and dark jeans. Suspect #2: Hispanic male 5'08/ 220 lbs/ wearing a ski mask, dark hooded sweatshirt, and jeans. Both suspects were armed.
If you have any information about this Robbery or the Suspects involved please contact Crime Stoppers. l the Ceres Police Department Detective Sergeant Jeff Higginbotham at (209) 538-5625 or the confidential Crime Stoppers tip line at (209) 521-4636.
BURGLARIES/VANDALISMIn the past 3-4 months burglars have targeted the Creekside Golf Course @ 701 Lincoln Avenue, Modesto. The business has been burglarized on four occasions where the suspect’s vandalized the interior after breaking in. Most recently a computer monitor was stolen. Cost to repair the vandalism at the business has exceeded $8000.00. If you have any information on the person(s) committing these burglaries. Damage has also been done to the golf course as well. Please contact Crime Stoppers at the number listed.
HOMICIDE
VICTIM: Christopher Sisk
On Thursday May 3, 2007 at approximately 10pm a 31-year-old man, Christopher Sisk, was killed while trying to prevent a thief from stealing his truck. The incident took place in the parking lot of Swaid’s Market located at 800 W. Hatch Road.
Witnesses said the victim, Christopher Sisk (pictured at left) of Crows Landing, was inside Swaid’s Market getting coffee. Sisk is a tow truck driver for A&R Towing in Modesto and parked his tow truck in front of the market. Suddenly, Sisk ran out of the market to confront a man who was in the driver’s seat of the truck attempting to steal it. As Sisk tried to gain entry into the vehicle the suspect began to drive away. Sisk tried to stay on the vehicle but was run over as the suspect fled the parking lot. Sisk suffered major injuries to his head and chest. He was transported by ambulance to Doctor’s Medical Center in Modesto where he died from his injuries. About 11:00 pm officers located the tow truck abandoned on Lombardy Street in Modesto.
Witnesses described the suspect as a black male in his early 20’s, about 6’00” tall, wearing dark clothing and a white bandana or t-shirt on his head. It is not known if Sisk was working at the time of the incident. Witnesses said he was a regular at the market. Sisk’s family owns the towing business.
Detectives ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information regarding this crime to call Modesto Police Homicide Detective Jon Evers at (209) 572-9534. Witnesses can also contact Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.00 through Crime Stoppers. Costco Wholesale Corporation is also offering an additional reward of $20,000.00 in this case.
HOMICIDE VICTIM: Jaime Garcia Sheriff’s Detectives are asking the public's help in locating suspects of a drive-by shooting that killed 31-year-old JAIME GARCIA of Modesto Thursday night. At 8:10 PM March 22, 2007, GARCIA was walking on Rutherford Street and Inyo Ave when a white 4-door vehicle approached him on Rutherford Street. As the vehicle approached GARCIA, someone from inside the vehicle fired several shots hitting GARCIA. The vehicle then drove away westbound Inyo Ave. GARCIA was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. GARCIA was the father of six children and was walking to the store to buy diapers when the shooting occurred. Detectives say that the shooting is possibly gang related.
HOMICIDE On February 10, 2007 a shooting occurred at the Spritz Bar and Grill at 4905 Golden State Blvd. just outside of Turlock. Anthony Taylor II was shot in the parking lot of the business by an unknown suspect(s). The suspect(s) are described as several black males in a dark blue GMC Yukon.
HOMICIDE Modesto Police are investigating a shooting that occurred 06/10/2007 in the evening in the 200 block of Ruberto Street. At 5:15 pm callers to 9-1-1 reported shots being fired in the alley. A 19-year-old female was in the backyard of her residence when she heard gun shots and was suddenly shot in the arm. Her injuries are not life threatening. A second victim, 22-year-old Ron Sok, was in the alley behind the residence at the time of the shooting. Sok was also struck by the gunfire and was found lying in the alley by responding officers. Sok was pronounced dead at the scene. Both victims reside at the house on Ruberto Street Witnesses reported seeing a male running from the alley near the time of the shooting but only described the male as Asian or Latino. Detectives have not determined a motive and have very little information about the shooting.
  ARMED ROBBERY/ATTEMPT MURDER On 01/12/2007 approx. 0212 hrs. while parked @ Symrna Park in Ceres the victim was approached by 2 white males demanding money. Suspect shown (sketch at left) pulled a small caliber rifle shooting the victim's vehicle and shooting the victim twice when victim to run. Suspect took victims black leather wallet. Suspect Vehicle: 85-91 Chevrolet Camaro or Pontiac.
ATTEMPTED MURDER On 04/27/2007 @ 01:40 am the Victim was working the night shift at a dairy in the 1500 block of West Fulkerth, Crowslanding, when two Hispanic male adults came in to the milk barn and shot a worker for no apparent reason. The two suspects then left the dairy. Witnesses told Detectives that two vehicles were seen leaving the area after the shooting. Suspect Descriptions: #1: Hispanic male adult, heavy set. Suspect #2: Hispanic male, photo at left of suspect. Vehicle Descriptions: #1-White truck with camper shell, possibly a Nissan. #2: White car, possibly a Honda Accord, early 90's model.
ASSAULT W/A DEADLY WEAPON On Sunday April 23, 2006 at 3:28am an assault with a firearm occurred in the 1400 block of Lake Park Ct. A female confronted a group of young adults partying on the street. The female was shot in the torso by an unknown suspect(s). The suspects and witnesses then fled the scene. If you have information regarding this crime please call Crime Stoppers.
ARMED ROBBERY On Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 3:37 p.m. the County Bank located at 3508 McHenry Avenue was robbed. No one was injured during the robbery.
The suspect walked into the bank and waited in line before approaching the teller. When she reached the teller she demanded money. The teller followed the instructions and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect fled the bank in an unknown direction.
The suspect is described as a white female adult with blonde hair. She appeared to be about 5 feet 3 inches tall and is said to be skinny. She wore a baseball style hat with her hair tucked up under it. She had on a blue oversized sweatshirt and blue jeans.
At about 8:00 am on 10/16/2007 a man knocked on the front door of the victim’s home. A 12-year-old girl answered the door and the suspect asked if her dad was home. She said that he was but that he was still in bed. The suspect left but returned a short time later, again asking if her dad was home. The suspect then looked into the house and saw the girl’s father standing in the living room. The suspect immediately pushed his way inside and pointed a hand gun at the girl’s father. The suspect ordered the father to the ground and asked him where was Ramon. The second suspect stayed outside and went around to the back of the house. At one point the suspect became distracted and the father was able to run out of the house. The father ran toward Orville Wright School to try and find a police officer. Both of the suspects then fled. Nothing was taken and no one was hurt. No one in the family knows who Ramon is. The suspect in the house was described as a Hispanic male in his mid 30’s, 5’8” tall, 150 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black leather jacket. The second suspect is also a Hispanic male and was wearing a white t-shirt. A grey Honda was seen in the area but it is unknown if the suspects fled in the vehicle.
MISSING PERSON BARRIOS, Charlene Elaine aka: Regina Lett Date of Birth: 03/26/1962 White female/5'09/Brown hair/Hazel Eyes In August of 1990 the mother of Charlene reported that she was missing to Oakdale Police. She said that she last spoke to Charlene in September or October 1988, when Charlene mentioned she was in Florida. All efforts are being made to locate Charlene and the case is actively being worked by authorities. If you have any information on Charlene BARRIOS or her whereabouts you can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously or Oakdale Police @ 209-847-2231
On 08/14/2007 unknown persons removed a BBQ that belongs to volunteers from the area of Merle & Roselle in the Northeast part of of the city. The BBQ is valued at $1,500.00.
Sometime between 9/7 and 9/10 of 2007 unknown suspect(s) pried a 30 x 24 inch brass plaque off of the wall in front of Salida Middle School. On the left is a photograph of the plaque which was dedicated to the school when it first opened in 2001.
ARSON
On 08/19/2007 unknown suspect(s) set fire to a 2005 Land Rover parked in front of the residence @ 3625 Highmore Lane, Modesto. On the outside of the passenger side door a swastika was painted with the letters SS and the letters WP in silver spray paint. If you have any information as to who set this fire please contact Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip.
GRAND THEFT
On 07/14/2007 the Modesto Police Equestrian Unit was conducting training at the City Corporation Yard located on N. Jefferson Av. During this time someone stole the saddle (shown at left) off the back of a Police Horse that was tied up to a horse trailer. The theft occurred between 09:05pm & 09:30pm.
If you know the location of the saddle or the person who stole it call the Crime Stoppers Hotline or leave an anonymous tip on our TIPS PAGE.
H ATE CRIME
Vandals flooded a north Modesto neighborhood with vandalism on personal vehicles early Saturday morning July 14th, 2007. The writings and slurs were so abhorrent and degrading that the Modesto Police Department has classified the incident as a hate crime. Early today, Modesto Police were called to a Northwest neighborhood in the 3300 and 3400 Block of Sharon Avenue on reports of numerous vandalisms. The suspects used some type of water soluble substance to write racial epithets, slurs, and grossly animated pictures of anatomy on at least nine different cars parked on the street. The cars, which were parked both on the street and in driveways, belonged primarily to victims of different ethnic classes and races including Hispanic, Indian and African-American. Police believe they all occurred between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. One witness saw three males standing next to one of the victim vehicles at about 2:00 a.m., but could not provide a better description. Although the vandalism was not permanent on the vehicles, the crime is being classified as a hate crime and will be investigated. State and Federal law provides both criminal and civil violations for anyone found guilty of this type of crime.
FATAL HIT AND RUN COLLISION
At noon 5/17/2007 a woman was struck and killed by a vehicle at the intersection of 5th Street and “H” Street, in Modesto.
The Modesto Police Traffic Unit is still investigating a collision today that took the life of a fifty-five year old woman. Apparently the victim was in the crosswalk walking across “H” Street. The driver of a truck was traveling south on 5th Street and was making a right turn, westbound on “H” Street. The truck struck the victim, ran over her, and continued driving west.
The vehicle is described as a late 1980’s Dodge Pickup,(full size truck) single cab white in color. There is no description of the driver.
Hit & Run Investigator Steve Silva would like the drive of the truck to contact him to make a statement. He would also ask that any witnesses that have not come forward prior to please contact him or CrimeStoppers.
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WITNESS SOUGHT IN ATTEMPTED MURDER
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GUN BATTLE LEAVES ONE DEAD A gun battle in a southwest neighborhood leaves one dead and one injured. Several homes and vehicles were also hit by gunshots. On Friday, September 30, 2005, shortly after midnight a Modesto Police Department Community Service Officer was towing a car in an alley in the southwest Modesto neighborhood when she heard several gunshots. Patrol officers were dispatched to check the area. When they arrived in the 100 block of Oak Street they located several people yelling at each other. While officers checked the area for possible victims, dispatch received a call from the 900 block of Madison Street requesting help for a gunshot victim. Officers on Oak Street also located a victim with a gunshot wound. The first victim, from the Madison Street call, has been identified as James Hayes, 24 years old, from Modesto. He was taken to a local hospital were he was treated and released. The victim found on Oak Street has been identified as Kaivalya Earls, 18 years old, who recently moved to Modesto. He was taken to a local hospital were he was pronounced deceased. Preliminary investigation leads detectives to believe there was a gun battle between subjects in front of 108 and 113 Oak Street. Multiple houses and vehicles were hit in the battle. Investigators ask that anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or were in the area at the time of the incident, please contact Detective Ray Coyle of the Modesto Police Department’s Robbery/Homicide Unit t at 572-9606. Anyone can anonymously file a tip to Crime Stoppers by calling 209-521-4636 (521-INFO) or by logging onto the website www.modestopolice.com/ A caller may be eligible for a reward if the information they give leads to an arrest.
A party in a northwest home leaves one dead and another wounded. On Saturday, October 01, 2005, at 12:50 a.m. officers from the Modesto Police Department were dispatched to investigate the sounds of shots fired in the 3900 block of Pheasant Lane. When officers arrived they contacted the homeowner but were unable to locate any victims at the scene. While officers were obtaining statements from people at the residence dispatch advised two gunshot victims had just arrived at Memorial Hospital. The victims were identified as Jason Khiev, 20 years old, and his brother Chantha Khiev, 25 years old, both from Modesto. Jason Khiev was pronounced dead while Chantha Khiev was treated and released. The Police investigation indicates a large party was in process at 3940 Pheasant Lane. During the party two suspects opened fire on the victims and fled the residence. Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the shooting and whom have not spoken to the police, or were in the area at the time of the incident to please contact Detective Dodge Hendee of the Modesto Police Department’s Robbery/Homicide Unit t at 572-9551. Anyone can anonymously file a tip to Crime Stoppers by calling 209-521-4636 (521-INFO) or by logging onto the website www.modestopolice.com. A caller may be eligible for a reward if the information they give leads to an arrest.
HIT AND RUN WITH SERIOUS INJURY
f you have any information on this hit and run, please call the tip line at 209-521-INFO (4636) or e-mail us a tip. You can remain anonymous. NOTE: The CRV pictured at left is an example only, not a photo of the actual responsible vehicle.
HOME INVASION ROBBERY A young married couple is recuperating today from a frightening robbery that occurred inside their Modesto home.
The robbery took place during the evening of Wednesday, December 27, 2006. The couple, a 22-year-old man and his 21-year-old wife, were inside their home in the 1400 block of Bronson Street. At about 8:05 pm, while their 2-year-old daughter was asleep in her room, three Black male adults armed with handguns forced their way into the residence. The three men terrorized the couple and forced them to provide personal information about their finances.
During the home invasion, the suspects hit the couple numerous times with the handguns. Both victims sustained lacerations and cuts to their face and head. The incident lasted approximately 15 minutes and the suspects fled with a small amount of property. The 2-year- old girl was unharmed during the incident.
Detectives have been following up on leads and are asking anyone who has information about this crime to contact them. “Someone either knows who the suspects are, or will know,” said Homicide / Robbery Detective Jon Evers. “We are asking for the public’s help on this and for them to call with any information they might have.”
Investigators are unsure of a motive for the robbery or why the suspects chose the residence, however, they believe the suspects may have been looking for drugs. Detectives, however, found no evidence of drug involvement or use at the victim’s residence. According to Detective Evers, “This couple had nothing to do with drugs. We found nothing at the house that would suggest illegal drug use or sales. The suspects went to the wrong house and, as a result, a young man and wife were terrorized in their own home.”
A composite sketch of the suspects is shown above. Detectives urge anyone with information about this crime to call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 or call Detective Evers at (209) 572-9534 or Det. Craig Grogan @ (209)572-9627. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward . |
