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More Car Crashes On Scenic Dr. Near Bodem St. In Modesto, California
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- More Car Crashes On Scenic Dr. Near Bodem St. In Modesto, California
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- 10 years ago
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- This afternoon at around 3:00 pm officers with the Modesto Police Department and emergency medical crews were dispatched to Scenic Dr. just east of Bodem St. for reports of a car crash involving a car and an SUV. The crash was within feet of the solo-vehicle collision that killed two yesterday morning.
When emergency crews arrived on the scene they found the two vehicles in the had collided in the street. Two people were transported to area hospitals with minor injuries, one person from each vehicle.
The accident is still under investigation but, at this point it seems that the car was traveling eastbound and the driver lost control just after passing Bodem St. It appears the driver crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the SUV.
This area of Scenic Dr. is well known to local as a problem area and a location of several vehicle collisions a month. The damage on both sides of the roads is clear to anyone passing by.
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- Movie Fans React To Penguins of Madagascar - Penguins of Madagascar Movie Review
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- 10 years ago
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- Today the 3D computer animated action film Penguins of Madagascar premiered across the nation and we were there in order to talk with some of the first fans who watched the movie on opening night.
Here is some more information about Penguins of Madagascar from Wiki:
Penguins of Madagascar is a 2014 American 3D computer-animated action comedy film, produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It is a spin-off of the Madagascar film series, and takes place right after the events of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, following the penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private in their own spy thriller. Apart from the main characters, it is unrelated to The Penguins of Madagascar (which is set in its own continuity).
The film is directed by Simon J. Smith and Eric Darnell, and written by Michael Colton and John Aboud. It stars the voices of Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Conrad Vernon, Christopher Knights, Benedict Cumberbatch, John Malk...
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- Firefighters Fight Fire With Live Power Lines Down - RAW TV News Footage
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- 10 years ago
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- Early this morning / late last night at around 3:00 am firefighters with the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District and the Modesto Fire Department were dispatched to a house on Empire Ave. near Larkin in Modesto, California's Airport District for reports that it was on fire.
When firefighters arrived on the scene they found the house completely engulfed in flames with the fire spreading to neighboring fences and buildings.
Firefighters found out quickly that the house that was on fire was a vacant building but, they also found out quickly that there were live power line wires sparking. They were forced to start the firefight even with the live power lines still throwing off sparks in order to save the surrounding homes. A utility was called to the scene in order to secure the live wires.
The vacant house was completely destroyed by the fire but, firefighters were able to stop the fire at the fence line of the occupied neighboring home....
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- Pickup Truck Vs. Light Pole Crash In Modesto, California - News Footage
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- 10 years ago
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- Early this afternoon 911 dispatchers received several calls reporting that a pickup truck had crashed into a light pole on Claus Rd. at the Floyd intersection in Modesto, California.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection and when they arrived they found the pickup truck crashed into the light pole with the pole leaning to the side. The driver of the pickup was out of his vehicle on foot. he had suffered a minor injury during the crash but, declined an ambulance.
Officers with the Modesto Police Department diverted traffic from the area while firefighters stayed neared the light pole in case the live exposed wires caught fire.
A city worker came to the scene and secured the power to the pole and scene was cleaned up in after over an hour.
The accident is still under investigation however, police at the scene were able to rule out any involvement of drugs or alcohol. It had been raining during the crash which may be a fact...
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- Boy Hospitalized After Being Hit By A Car In Modesto, California - News Footage
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- 10 years ago
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- This evening at around 5:15 pm officers with the Modesto Police Department, firefighters with the Modesto Fire Department, and medics with the AMR Ambulance Service were dispatched to Woodrow Ave. east of Tully Rd. for reports that a boy had been struck by a car in the roadway.
When emergency crews arrived on the scene they found the boy in the roadway being helped by people. They began advanced first aid and transported the boy from the scene by ambulance. He appeared to be have moderate to non-life-threatening serious injuries when he was transported from the scene. His current condition was not released to the public. His age was not released as well but, witnesses said he may be in his early teens.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation however police have already ruled out any criminal activity by the driver of the car. The intersection remained closed for over an hour as police conducted the initial investigation of the accident.
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- Movie Fans React To 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' - The Hunger Games 3 Movie Review
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- 10 years ago
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- Today the science fiction, action adventure film The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 premiered across the nation to sold out audiences and we were there in order to talk with the first fans who saw the film in order to get their first thoughts on the movie.
Here is some more information about The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 from Wiki:
"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is a 2014 American science fiction adventure film directed by Francis Lawrence with a screenplay by Peter Craig and Danny Strong. It is the first of two films based on the novel Mockingjay, the final book in The Hunger Games trilogy, written by Suzanne Collins, and the third installment in The Hunger Games film series, produced by Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik and distributed by Lionsgate. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland. It ...
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- Movie Fans React To 'Dumb and Dumber To' - Dumb and Dumber 2 Movie Review
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- 10 years ago
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- Today the long awaited comedy Dumb and Dumber To premiered across the nation and we headed out to a premier screening at a Luxury + Galaxy Theatres in order to talk with some fans who just watched it to get their reviews!
Here is some more information about Dumb and Dumber To 2014 from Wiki:
Dumb and Dumber To is a 2014 American comedy film co-written and directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly, and is a sequel to their 1994 film Dumb and Dumber. The film stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprising their roles twenty years after the events of the first film, and also features Laurie Holden and Kathleen Turner. The film is scheduled to be released on November 14, 2014.
Twenty years after their last adventure, good-hearted but dimwitted best friends Harry Dunne and Lloyd Christmas head out in search for Harry's long-lost daughter, with whom Lloyd is in love.
After months of speculation, the Farrelly brothers confirmed in October 2...
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- 2 Injured During A Multi-Vehicle Pileup On Standiford Ave. In Modesto, California
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- 10 years ago
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- This afternoon at around 4:30 pm the Modesto Fire Department, Modesto Police Department, and AMR Ambulance Service were dispatched to the intersection of Standiford Ave. and Shawnee Way in Modesto, California for reports that a car, pickup truck, and 2 SUVs had been involved in a 4-vehicle pile up.
When the crews arrived they found the vehicles blocking both directions of travel on Standiford Ave. They talked with and checked on everyone involved in the crash and found that two people had been injured. The two people were transported from the scene by ambulance with minor injuries. Authorities did not release any additional information about the patients.
The accident is still under investigation however police have ruled out any involvement of alcohol or drugs.
Witnesses at the scene said that the pickup and car collided in the intersection and then the truck continued westbound colliding with the two SUVs.
Fault in the accident ha...
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- Didn't Get Enough Of Halloween? The Higbee Horror Haunt Is Open Today, Nov 1st!!!
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- 10 years ago
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- Modesto is very fortunate to have one of the greatest haunted house tours to ever exist right here in our own community, The Higbee Horror Haunt.
For the better part of a decade John Scott of Modesto, California has worked with his friends and family to create one of, if not the best homemade haunted houses in the entire world.
This year the Higbee Horror Haunt has an extra bonus night for you to enjoy all the scares! They are open today November 1st so head on down for the fun!
Location: The Higbee Horror Haunt is located inside of the Halloween Guys, which is in the old Ross building on Dale Rd. in Modesto. The actual address is 2936 Veneman Ave. which is a cross street of Dale Rd.
Details: For more information about the Higbee Horror Haunt find them on FaceBook at: https://www.facebook.com/HigbeeHorrorHaunt
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- Dead Body Found In Canal - Modesto Police Investigation Underway
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- 10 years ago
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- This morning a person walking along the canal bank of the Briggsmore Canal near McHenry Ave. noticed a person laying in the dry canal.
The passerby dialed 911 and an ambulance was dispatched to the scene. When the medics arrived they found that the person in the canal was dead.
Police were called to the scene to begin an investigation, recover the body, and collect evidence.
Police are only able to confirm that the deceased is a male. The investigation is still in it's earliest stages however, signs are pointing towards a tragic against. Early evidence indicates that the man was riding a bicycle and fell into the canal.
We headed out to the scene in order to bring you this footage of the investigation along with an interview with Officer Heather Graves of the Modesto Police Department.
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- Amazing Homemade Haunted House - Deathworkz Interview 2014 - Halloween News
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- 10 years ago
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- Deathworkz is one of the oldest continuously operated homemade haunted houses in the Modesto, California area, scaring those who have dared to enter for more than a decade. Each year the haunt grows in size and frights and this year they have topped themselves again.
This homemade haunted house is free for all to take a tour. There are just a few things to keep in mind when you go... Be ready to get messy. Unlike most haunted houses Deathworkz requires their visitors to get down and dirty during the experience. Red food coloring is going to be on you by the time you are through. Also, no one under the age of 18 is aloud entry without being accompanied by an adult. The adult must be with the minor through the entire tour. Be ready with I.D. if you are a young looking adult.
Deathworkz has three more nights left open this year, that being, October 30th, November 1st, and Halloween night October 31st. On Halloween night from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the doors will ...
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- Pumpkin Patch & Family Fun In Modesto, California - Halloween News
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- 10 years ago
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- Rodin Farms, The Fruit Stand is one of Modesto's favorite places to find great deals of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and all types of healthy food throughout the year but, when Halloween time roles around Rodin Farms offers up even more possibilities with a huge Pumpkin Patch and lots of family fun!
With competitive prices and free activities like a maze, sand boxes filled with corn, face painting and pumpkin painting, Rodin Farms, The Fruit Stand is a must for anyone in the Modesto, California who is ready to get into the Halloween spirit.
We headed out to Rodin Farms located at the corner of Oakdale Rd. and Claribel Rd. in north Modesto, California in order to show you all the fun happening now. For more information you can visit their website for more information at http://www.RodinFarms.com .
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- Dryer Lint Starts House Fire - Dryer Maintenance Advice From A Firefighter
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- 10 years ago
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- Last week firefighters with the Modesto Fire Department were dispatched to a house in the 2000 block of Brenner Way in Modesto, California for reports that the house was on fire.
When firefighters arrived on the scene they cow;d see and smell smoke coming up from under the house and around the families dryer located in their garage.
Firefighters pulled the dryer from the wall and were able to bring the fire under control before it destroyed the house.
We spoke with Battalion Chief Anderson from the Modesto Fire Department about the firefight. We also asked Chief Anderson about some dyer maintenance and safety advice.
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- Man Arrested For DUI After Crashing Into A Parked Van & Injuring His Passenger
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- 10 years ago
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- At around 12:30 am 911 dispatchers received several calls reporting that a person had crashed a car into a parked minivan on Orangeburg Ave. just west of Lakewood Ave. in Modesto, California.
Police and medics rushed to the scene and when they arrived they found that the driver of the car had crossed into on coming traffic colliding head on with the parked van on the other side of the road.
Police began a D.U.I. investigation on the male driver while his female passenger was transported by ambulance to an area hospital after complaining of pain. Her injuries appeared to be minor.
We arrived just after that and filmed the DUI investigation and the arrest.
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- Movie Fans React To Ouija - Ouija Movie Review
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- 10 years ago
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- Today the horror film Ouija premiered in movie theaters across the nation and we were there at a Galaxy Theatres Luxury + in order to talk with the first people who saw the movie on opening night!
The review were definitely mixed with most people who saw the movie giving it a negative review however, even though the movie was panned by the audience they still enjoyed the luxury theater itself!
Here is some more information about the Ouija movie from Wiki:
Ouija is a 2014 American supernatural horror-thriller film directed by Stiles White and co-written with Juliet Snowden. The film stars Daren Kagasoff, Douglas Smith, Olivia Cooke, Ana Coto, Bianca A. Santos, Erin Moriarty, and Vivis Colombetti. The film is set for an October 24, 2014 release. It is the first Hasbro properties to be produced by Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse Productions as well as Hasbro's first horror film and the first Hasbro properties after the Hub Network as re-branded Discover...
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- Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Accident In Front Of Modesto Junior College
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- 10 years ago
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- This afternoon at around 4:45 pm the Modesto Fire Department, Modesto Police Department and AMR Ambulance Service were dispatched to the intersection of College Ave. and Stoddard Ave. in Modesto, California for reports that a teen had been stuck by a pickup truck in the intersection.
When emergency crews arrived on the scene they found the boy laying on the sidewalk along with a friend and the driver of the truck who were standing near him.
The boy suffered an injury to his leg and was transported to an area hospital by ambulance. His injuries were described as minor by a police officer at the scene.
The two boys were walking across the intersection when he was struck. We do not know if they are students of Modesto Junior College.
The accident that took place directly in front of the Modesto Junior College is still under investigation and the cause of the crash has not yet been determined. However, police have already ruled out any in...
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- Movie Fans React To Dracula Untold - Dracula Untold Movie Review
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- 10 years ago
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- Today the movie Dracula Untold premiered across. Among other theaters, Dracula Untold premiered at a Luxury + Galaxy Theatres and we were there in order to get the first fan reviews of the movie as they walked out of the screening.
Here is some more information about Dracula Untold from wiki:
Dracula Untold is a 2014 American dark fantasy-action-horror film directed by Gary Shore in his feature film debut and written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless.[5] Rather than focus on Irish novelist Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula, the film creates an origin story for its title character, Count Dracula, by portraying the story of Vlad the Impaler, who uses dark powers to protect his family and kingdom. Luke Evans portrays the title character, with Sarah Gadon, Dominic Cooper, and Samantha Barks in supporting roles.
Principal photography began on August 5, 2013 in Northern Ireland. Universal Pictures will release the film on October 10, 2014 in theatres and IMAX. ...
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- UPCOMING EVENT: The 15th Annual Modesto Area Music Awards - The MAMA Awards
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- 10 years ago
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- Next week the State Theatre in Downtown Modesto, California will host the 15th Annual Modesto Area Music Awards, or MAMA Awards for short.
An event created by Chris Murphy of Modesto View and Chris Ricci of Chris Ricci Presents, is an awards show that honors local musicians of the Modesto, California.
The event will be held next Tuesday night, October 14th. The event is open by invitation only due to the limited seating however, everyone in the area is invited to watch the event live during a live video stream on the Modesto View website http://www.ModestoView.com .
In addition to watching the event live everyone is also invited to vote on who should receive the awards. Voting is still open from now until Sunday evening, October 12th. You can vote now by going to http://www.ModestoAreaMusic.com and clicking on "vote for mama."
We headed out to the State Theatre today to talk with one of the event founders Chris Murphy about the upco...
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- Halloween Candy Ideas - Wonderful & Tasty Treats - Halloween News
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- 10 years ago
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- It's Halloween time and it's one of the most important times of year for the candy industry along with all the people who enjoy candy too.
Whether it's delicious chocolate, tasty tart delights, candy apples, or any of the other wonders of candies, millions around the nation will be chowing down on all things candy in the weeks to come.
We headed out to Modesto's own Beckles Candies and Gifts to talk with the store owner, Eddie Marrie about all things candy and chocolate for the month of October. We even got some wonderful, new, and exciting Halloween candy ideas to share with you.
Beckles Candies & Gifts is an unofficial Downtown Modesto landmark that has served up the sweets to locals for years. It's one of the only places in the area to find locally hand-crafted gourmet treats of all types at very affordable prices.
Beckles Candies & Gifts is located at 950 10th Street, 'Sweet' 16 in Modesto, Ca 95354. You can give them a call at 20...
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- Police Investigate Hit-And-Run Crash In Same Intersection Of Fatal Motorcycle Accident
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- 10 years ago
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- Early this morning at around 3:00 am officers with the Modesto Police Department along with emergency medical crews were dispatched to the intersection of Oakdale Rd. and La Force Dr. in Modesto, Californai for reports of a collision involving a pickup truck and a 4-door sedan. The 911 caller told police that the driver of the truck had fled the scene of the crash on foot.
When police arrived on the scene they spoke with the driver and lone occupant of the car who told police that he briefly lost consciousness during the crash and when awoke the driver of the truck was no where to be found.
The victim of the hit-and-run was checked by medical personnel on the scene and declined further medical treatment.
Police are investigating this incident and collected several pieces of evidence from the pickup truck at the scene. At the time of filming this story police did not know if the truck was a stolen vehicle or if it was perhaps registered to the pe...
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- Motorcyclist Killed During SUV Vs. Motorcycle Crash In Modesto, California - News Footage
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- 10 years ago
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- This evening at 9:47 pm 911 dispatchers began to receive calls reporting a crash involving a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle on Oakdale Rd. at La Force Dr. in Modesto, California. Callers reported that the motorcycle rider was hurt very badly. The driver of the SUV was not harmed during the collision.
Police, firefighters, and an ambulance crew rushed to the scene. When they arrived they found the motorcycle rider unresponsive laying on the ground. The driver of the pickup truck seen in the video was administering first aid to the rider and was not involved in the crash.
Emergency crews worked to save the riders life performing advanced first aid including CPR however, the motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
This accident investigation is still in it's very early stages and police are not ready to release such information as to the gender, age, or name of the motorcycle rider. They were however able to confirm that at this po...
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- Local Dentist Bringing New Advancements In Dentistry - Dental Technology News
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- 10 years ago
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- It is amazing to see how dentistry is still advancing in leaps and bounds every year, and right here locally in Modesto, California we have a dentist named Dr. Donald Hillock who has mad it his mission to stay on the cutting edge of dental technology.
The offices of Hillock Family Dental have incorporated some amazing new technology over the last year including a computer system and machines that will make a tooth crown while you wait and a brand new 3D x-ray machine that is taking all the guess work out of teeth implant surgeries.
We headed out to Hillock Family Dental this week in order to bring you this interview and tour with Dr. Donal Hillock himself.
If you would like more information you can contact Hillock Family Dental by calling # 209-522-8800, visiting their website at www.HillockDental.com, or by visiting them in person at 1908 Coffee Rd. in Modesto, California.
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- Movie Fans Review 'A Walk Among The Tombstones,' 'The Maze Runner,' & 'This Is Where I Leave You'
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- 10 years ago
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- Three movies; A Walk Among The Tombstones, The Maze Runner, and This Is Where I Leave You premiered across the nation today and we were there at a Galaxy Luxury + Theatres to talk with the first fans who saw the movies.
A Walk Among the Tombstones is a 2014 American crime thriller film based on a novel by Lawrence Block of the same name, directed and written by Scott Frank. It stars Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens, Boyd Holbrook, and Sebastian Roché. The film is scheduled to be released on September 19, 2014.
The Maze Runner is a 2014 American science fiction action thriller film directed by Wes Ball, based on James Dashner's 2009 book of the same name. The film is the first installment in The Maze Runner film series and was produced by Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, and Lee Stollman with a screenplay by Noah Oppenheim, Grant Pierce Myers and T.S. Nowlin. The film stars Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Will Poulter.
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- Woman Loses Arm During Vehicle Rollover Crash On Highway 99
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- 10 years ago
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- This evening at around 8:30 pm emergency crews along with officers from the California Highway Patrol were dispatched to southbound Highway 99 at the Central Modesto onramp for reports that there was a crash involving one vehicle.
When the crews arrived on the scene they found that the a woman driving with a small child in her vehicle had lost control of the car for an unknown reason causing a solo-vehicle rollover crash.
The child was not injured during the crash however the female driver was pinned in the vehicle. Firefighters worked for several minutes to free the woman from the crash.
During the on-scene interview the officer with the California Highway Patrol states that the woman had a major injury to her left arm. We were later able to confirm that her hand and part of her arm had been amputated during the crash.
The accident is currently under investigation.
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- 3 People Shot At A Party In West Side Modesto, California - News Story
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- 10 years ago
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- Last night at around 10:00 pm several people called 911 to report that there had been about 20 shots fired during an altercation at a party in a house on Sutter Ave. near Pelton Ave. in the West Side neighborhood of Modesto, California.
Police officers and sheriff's deputies began to head to the scene and as they did, more details began to come in from callers.
By the time the first officers arrived on the scene they had found that in total 3 people had been shot and that all three of the shooting victims had begun to make their way to the hospital in a private vehicle. Those victims ended up pulling over at a gas station on Maze Blvd. and were met by emergency workers there.
All three people who were shot appear to have non-life-threatening injuries and are being treated in area hospitals now.
Police conducted an on scene investigation but, have not yet made any arrests.
We were on the scene in order to bring you this fo...
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- Movie Fans React To 'Dolphin Tale 2' - Movie Review
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- 10 years ago
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- Today the family friendly feature film, Dolphin Tale 2 premiered around the country and we were there in order to bring you the reactions of the first fans who saw the movie.
With an all star cast that includes, Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, and Harry Connick Jr., the movie picks up where the 2011 film Dolphin Tale left off. The movie continues to follow the true story of a disabled dolphin named Winter and her new dolphin friend Hope.
Here is some more information about Dolphin Tale 2 from Wiki:
"Dolphin Tale 2 is a forthcoming 2014 American family drama film written and directed by Charles Martin Smith and sequel to his 2011 film Dolphin Tale. Harry Connick, Jr., Ashley Judd, Nathan Gamble, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Kris Kristofferson, Morgan Freeman, Juliana Harkavy, and Austin Stowell all reprise their roles from the first film while Lee Karlinsky, Julia Jordan, and Bethany Hamilton join the cast. The film is set to release on September 12, 2014[4] a...
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- Disoriented Man Rescued From The Tuolumne River By Firefighters - News Story
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- 10 years ago
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- Yesterday evening at around 8:30 pm a man who had been fishing in a boat on the Tuolumne River east of Ceres near Hughson, California called 911 to report that he had seen a man on the bank of the river who told him he was trapped and could not get to safety.
Firefighters with the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District along with firefighters from the Hughson Fire Department were dispatched to the area that the 911 caller described and began a search from the victim.
Firefighters searched for the victim for about an hour before finding him. They then worked for about another hour to get through the heavy brush to reach him. Once firefighters reached the man they were able to walk him out to safety.
The man was showing signs of dehydration and was disoriented. He told firefighters that he though he was in Oakland, Ca and had no idea how long he had been trapped in that area. Deputies have begun an investigation into the incident.
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- Police Chase Ends With A Drug Bust & A Possibly Stolen Vehicle
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- 10 years ago
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- At around 6:15 pm this evening a deputy with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had dealers plates near Empire, California.
When the deputy activated his emergency lights the vehicle, being driven by a woman with a man in the passenger seat, sped up and began a pursuit.
The suspects fled at high speeds northbound on Church St. leaving the Empire area. They then slowed the vehicle down to about 5 miles per hour while crossing the bridge just south of the Church St., Parker Rd. intersection. When they did this the deputies behind them noticed one of the suspects throw something out the window.
The suspects continued at a slow speed for another few hundred yards before surrendering at the intersection of Church and Parker.
Deputies conducted a high-risk felony traffic stop on the vehicle and took the suspects into custody without further incident.
When searching the vehicle...
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- Police Chase, Manhunt, & Suspect Jumps In Canal - Modesto News Story
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- 10 years ago
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- At around 1:30 am this morning a police officer on patrol in Modesto, California noticed a vehicle occupied by two men that had been reported stolen only a few hours earlier.
The officer called for backup and when additional officers were in behind the vehicle they attempted a high-risk felony traffic stop on the SUV.
The suspects did not yield and began a high-speed police chase through the neighborhoods around Carver Rd. in Modesto.
The suspect crashed into at least one fence during the chase and at one point was able to lose the police. Police caught up with the vehicle at the dead end of Silkwood near Briggsmore. The vehicle had been abandoned.
Officers converged on that area and when they did an officer noticed one of the suspects running on Briggsmore. The suspect jumped into the canal that runs down the middle of Briggsmore Ave. in an effort to elude capture.
Police caught up with the suspect who surrendered and ...
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- Felony Assault Suspect Arrested After Trying To Flee On A Bike - Modesto Police Department
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- 10 years ago
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- This evening at around 6:30 pm a Modesto Police officer on patrol in the Downtown Modesto, California area recognized a man who was riding a bicycle on the sidewalk as a suspect wanted for a Felony Assault against a homeless man about a week ago.
The officer pulled in behind the suspect and turned on the emergency lights signaling the suspect to stop. When the suspect noticed the officer he sped up and attempted to flee the officer on the bike.
Additional officers were immediately notified of the chase and began to make their way to the area. The officer was able to keep up with the suspect while others joined in on the pursuit.
After a few minutes the suspect turned down the alley that runs parallel to 6th and 7th streets between G and H streets. As the suspect rode down the alley he turned back to see where the police were. As he did this he ran his bike into a chain used to block off a parking lot. The suspect came off during the crash and roll...
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- Movie Fans React To 'As Above, So Below' - Movie Review
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- 10 years ago
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- Today the movie 'As Above, So Below' premiered across the nation and we were there at the movie premier in order to bring you these first fans reviews of the feature film starring Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin Hodge, and Francois Civil.
Here is some more information about the movie As Above, So Below from wiki:
As Above, So Below is an upcoming American found footage horror film directed by John Erick Dowdle and written by Dowdle and his brother Drew. The film is being produced by Legendary Pictures and will be distributed by Universal Pictures, making it the first film in Legendary's deal with Universal. It is scheduled for release on August 29, 2014.
In the catacombs beneath Paris, France, a team of American explorers experience visions of their past, haunting them.
The first trailer of the film was revealed on April 24, 2014. The film will be released on August 29, 2014.
As Above, So Below received mixed reviews. O...
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- 1 Person Is Dead & 3 Are In Critical Condition After A Fiery Crash On Highway 108
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- 10 years ago
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- This afternoon at around 2:30 pm emergency crews and officers with the California Highway Patrol were dispatched for reports of a head-on collision involving a pickup truck and a car on Highway 108 east of Oakdale, California near the local landmark known as "Lover's Leap."
When the crews arrived on the scene they found that all the victims of the crash had been pulled from the vehicles by passersby. The vehicles had ignited into flames shortly after the crash and the fire caught nearby brush on fire which started a grass fire. Additional firefighters were called to the scene to help fight the fire while other emergency crews set to work on the crash victims. The victims were not burned by the fire.
The two cars involved were a Ford Ranger pickup truck and a Hyundai Accent. At this point officers believe the driver of the Hyundai Accent attempted to pass vehicles on a double yellow line and collided head-on with the Ford Ranger pickup.
The drive...
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- Movie Fans React To 'Sin City: A Dame To Kill For' - Movie Review
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- 10 years ago
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- Today the movie 'Sin City: A Dame To Kill For' premiered in theaters across the nation today and we were there in order to bring you the first fan reviews of the film.
Here is some more information about the 2014 feature film 'Sin City: A Dame To Kill For' from Wiki:
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For is a 2014 American crime thriller film and sequel to the 2005 film Sin City. Co-directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, the script is written by Miller, and is primarily based on the second book in the Sin City series by Miller.
One of the smaller plots of the film is based on the short story "Just Another Saturday Night", which is collected in Booze, Broads, & Bullets, the sixth book in the comic series. Two original stories ("The Long Bad Night" and "Nancy's Last Dance") were created exclusively for the film written by Miller. The film was released on August 22, 2014.
The film stars an ensemble cast including returning cast members Jessica Alba, Ro...
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- Movie Fans React To 'If I Stay' - Movie Review
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- 10 years ago
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- The movie 'If I Stay' premiered in theatre across the nation today and we were there in order to bring you the first fan reviews of the film.
Here is some more information about the 2014 feature film 'If I Stay' from Wiki:
If I Stay is an American drama film directed by R. J. Cutler, based on the novel of the same name by Gayle Forman. The film stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Joshua Leonard, Stacy Keach, Jamie Blackley, and Aisha Hinds. It was released on August 22, 2014.
Mia Hall thought the hardest decision she would ever face would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at Juilliard or follow a different path to be with her rebellious boyfriend, Adam. But when what should have been a carefree family drive takes the lives of her mother Kat, her father Denny, and her little brother Teddy, everything changes in an instant, and now her own life hangs in the balance as she lies in a coma in the hospital. Caught in limbo between life and d...
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- First Fans - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Review
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- 10 years ago
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- Today the 2014 movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiered across the nation and around the world.
We headed out to our local Luxury Plus Galaxy Theatres in order to watch the film and to get the first fan reviews of the film with our host Morris Smith.
To find out more about Galaxy Theatres check out their website at http://www.GalaxyTheatres.com .
To see the Morris Show review of the movie go to http://www.YouTube.com/MorrisShow .
Here is some more information on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 from Wiki:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 2014 American science fiction action comedy film based on the franchise of the same name. A reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film series, the film is directed by Jonathan Liebesman and stars Megan Fox, Johnny Knoxville, Pete Ploszek, Noel Fisher, Jeremy Howard, Alan Ritchson, Danny Woodburn, Tony Shalhoub, William Fichtner, and Will Arnett.
The film was announce...
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- Person Found Dead In Front Of A House In Riverbank, Ca - Detectives Investigate Suspicious Death
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- 10 years ago
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- Late last night someone called 911 to report that there was an injured person laying on the porch or in the front yard of a house on Texas Ave. in Riverbank, California.
When deputies arrived on the scene they found the person who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputies are still on the scene now and it is still very early in the investigation so the information available is limited at this time. What we know for sure now is that deputies are investigating this as a "suspicious death." They are talking to witnesses and collecting evidence.
A neighbor at the scene told the crew that she knew "the man" who seemed to be in his 60's who lived in a nearby home however, this information was not confirmed by deputies on the scene. Deputies have not yet confirmed the gender, age, name, or cause of death of the victim.
Modesto News .org was the first news agency on the scene in order to bring you this video of the investigation along with ...
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- Fatal Crash Involving A Minivan & A Semi Truck - CHP Investigation Underway
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- This evening at around 9:30 pm the Modesto Fire Department, California Highway Patrol, Modesto Police Department, and AMR Ambulance Service were dispatched to Beckwith Rd. at the Highway 99 overpass for reports of a Semi-Truck versus a Minivan traffic collision.
When the emergency crews arrived on the scene they found that the minivan had crashed into the rear of the big rig's trailer.
At this point the crews are still on the scene investigating the crash. We have only been able to confirm so far that at least one person, the driver of the mini-van was killed in the crash.
Modesto News .org was there on the scene in order to bring you this video along with the details available at this time.
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- Fire At M.I.D. Electrical Substation - Interview With Modesto Irrigation District Spokesperson
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- 10 years ago
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- This morning at around 5:30 am several loud explosions could be heard and seen for miles in Modesto, California. Police officers who were on patrol were the first to report the explosions to the 911 operators.
A police officer followed smoke that was billowing into the air and found the fire at a M.I.D. (Modesto Irrigation District) Power Plant Substation on Briggsmore Ave. near Claus Rd. in Modesto, California.
The officer notified dispatch that the station was on fire and the 911 operators dispatched firefighters from the Modesto Fire Department to the scene.
Firefighters arrived on the scene soon after. They did not enter the power substation though do to the high risk of electrocution.
Electricians from MID arrived a short time after and worked to make the area safe for firefighters to begin their firefight.
Firefighters were not able to attempt to put out the fire for about an hour and a half. When they were finally ...
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- Police Arrest Man For Breaking Into A Church - Cops Stop Church Burglary
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- 10 years ago
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- Late yesterday afternoon the Modesto Police Department got a call from a man who works at the Friendly Tabernacle Church in Downtown Modesto, California reporting that there was a burglary suspect inside of the church.
The man who called police is a church employee who was called by the alarm company after it was triggered minutes earlier. When the employee responded to the church he found one of the doors open. When he called out a man inside yelled back. The employee ordered the man to come out of the building but, the man refused. The employee kept watch of the door until police arrived.
When officers arrived on the scene the man still refused to come out and police were forced to go inside the church to take him into custody. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
We were able to confirm with the officers on the scene that there was a gun involved in the incident however, police would not confirm who had the gun (the sus...
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- Nonsense Crazy Video - Featuring The Song 'Cat Hairs In My Mouth' & A Celebrity???
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- When it comes to being a little, or even a lot crazy, Morris Smith is an expert. He has been entertaining people with his outlandish nonsensicalness for over 20 years on television and on stage!
In this weeks episode of the Morris Show, Morris gives us a lesson on being nonsensical, and nonsense in general because, sometimes it's OK just to let go and be crazy if you want.
To see more from Morris Smith go to his YouTube channel at http://www.YouTube.com/MorrisShow .
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- Police Investigate Reported Assault & Make An Arrest At The Tiki Cocktail Lounge In Modesto
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- At around midnight Saturday night / Sunday morning the Modesto Police Department, Modesto Fire Department, and AMR Ambulance service were dispatched to the Tiki Cocktail Lounge in Modesto for reports that a man had been assaulted.
Medics arrived on the scene first and set to work to help the reported victim of the assault however, the patient became combative and medics called for police assistance.
Police rushed to the scene and took the man into custody. No medics or officers were injured by the man. Police arrested the man who the medics initially showed up to help. He was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail on various charges.
While police were investigating this incident other officers pulled a vehicle over in the same parking lot during a completely unrelated traffic stop. Police searched the pickup truck and towed it from the scene. The driver was cited and released to walk home. his charges were said to be minor but, not specified by p...
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- Car Crashes Into Piano Store - Caught On Tape! (EPIC DRIVING FAIL)
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- 10 years ago
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- On Monday the employees and shoppers at the Langlois Music store in Modesto, California were completely shocked when a car crashed through the front of the store and then into several grand pianos.
Luckily for everyone involved no one was in that section of the store at the time of the crash and the driver of the car was uninjured.
The accident is still under investigation hover police have ruled out any involvement of alcohol or drugs.
The store was severely damaged during the crash that took out a large section in the front of the store along with several pianos, including grand pianos.
We met up with Phillip Langlois today to talk with him about the incident. This video was captured on the store's security camera system and shows the car crashing into the business.
Although there are repairs to be made the store is open for business daily now and will continue to be open while repairs are made.
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- First Fans - Hercules Starring Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson Movie Review
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- 10 years ago
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- Today the movie Hercules premiered across the nation. We headed out to the premier of the 2014 film staring Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson to get some interviews with show host Morris Smith at the Luxury Plus Galaxy Theatres in Riverbank, California.
Here is some more information on Hercules from Wiki:
Hercules is an American adventure film directed by Brett Ratner and starring Dwayne Johnson, Ian McShane, Reece Ritchie, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Joseph Fiennes, and John Hurt. It is based on the graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars. Distributed jointly by Paramount Pictures and MGM, it was released on July 25, 2014.
It is one of two Hollywood-studio Hercules films released in 2014, the other being Summit Entertainment's The Legend of Hercules.
Having completed his legendary twelve labours, Greek demigod Hercules has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when King Cotys of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord.
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- 17-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed In An Intersection - Car Vs. Bicycle Accident Investigation
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Last night at around 8:45 pm the Modesto Police Department, Modesto Fire Department, and AMR Ambulance Service were dispatched to the intersection of Sylvan Ave. and Keller Ave. in Modesto, California for reports that car had collided with a bicycle in the intersection.
When police arrived on the scene they found that there were two teens who had been riding on the same bicycle, one teen peddling while the other rode on the handle bars. They had collided with a car being driven eastbound on Sylvan Ave.
One of the teens who police said was 17-years-old, died a short time after the collision. The second teen is said to be in stable serious but, stable condition. The second teen's age was not released.
This accident is still under investigation however, police were able to rule out any involvement of alcohol or drugs after giving the driver of the car a field sobriety test which she passed.
Witnesses and evidence are indicating that the ...
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- Police Use Spike Strips & Pit Maneuver To End Police Chase / Cops Find A Gun & Drugs
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- 10 years ago
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- At around 1:15 am a police officer with the Modesto Police Department spotted a stolen vehicle being driven on Martin Luther King Blvd. in the West Side Neighborhood of Modesto, California.
The officer got in behind the car that was occupied by a male driver and a female passenger. The officer called for backup and when additional officers arrived he attempted a traffic stop.
The driver refused to yield and began a police chase. An officer in the are anticipated the path the suspects would take and set up spike strips on Carpenter Road. The spikes hit their mark but, the suspects continued to run the car on the rims.
Officers were able to use a pit maneuver to bring the chase to an end a few minutes later on Maze Blvd. near Carpenter. When they pitted the vehicle the driver ran the vehicle off the road and into a vineyard owned by the Gallo Corporation. The suspects were taken into custody without further incident.
The suspects were ...
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- Stanislaus County Sheriff Deputies Serve An Arrest Warrant & Search Warrant Near Modesto
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- At around 7:00 pm deputies with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department served a search warrant and arrest warrant at a house on the corner of Claribel Rd. and Roselle Ave. just outside the city limits of Modesto, California.
Several deputies worked along side probation officers to arrest a man and search the residence. At one point firefighters were called to the scene to aid the search team with special heat detecting goggles the deputies used in the search of the house.
Deputies at the scene were unable to give any details as to the reason for the arrest and search citing the ongoing investigation.
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- New Modesto Restaurant Burglarized Overnight - Modesto Police Department Investigating
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Late last night / early this morning at around 3:00 am a person in the area of Coffee Rd. and Orangeburg Ave. in Modesto, California heard an alarm sounding at the Five Star Burger Restaurant that just opened for business a few months ago.
When the person went closer to look they saw a white male adult, about 5 foot 9 inches tall, around 180 lbs, who was wearing a plaid shirt, black shorts, and black shoes running from the business northbound on Coffee Road. He was also carrying a black and grey backpack.
The witness called police and when they arrived they found that the business had indeed been broken into. Police took the witness' statement and collected other evidence at the scene.
Police are asking anyone with information about this crime to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-60-CRIME. Cash rewards are offered on a case-by-case basis.
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- Woman Hit By A Car While Crossing The Street - Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Crash In Modesto, California
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- 10 years ago
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- Last night at around 11:00 pm officers with the Modesto Police Department, fire fighters with the Modesto Fire Department, and medics with the AMR Ambulance Service were dispatched to Coffee Rd. just south of Floyd Ave. for reports that a woman had been hit by a car while attempting to cross the roadway.
Police officers arrived on the scene first and found the woman laying in the roadway. She was conscious however, she was suffering from major injuries. Officers began first aid and began to redirect traffic as the medics and firefighters arrived on the scene.
Medics transported the woman to an area hospital. Her current condition is unknown however her injuries, while major, did not appear to be life-threatening.
The accident is currently under investigation. The driver of the vehicle that struck the woman was not arrested or cited on the scene. Neither drugs nor alcohol appear to be a factor.
Modesto News .org was on the scene in ord...
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- Person Shot In Modesto's West Side Neighborhood - Modesto Police Investigation - News Story
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Last night at around 11:15 pm officers with the Modesto Police Department were dispatched along with firefighters and medics for reports that a person had been shot in the alley that runs between Oak St. and Pine St. near S. Madison Ave. in the West Side Neighborhood of Modesto, California.
The initial calls to police reported that the crime was part of an attack by a gang however when police arrived they did not find any of people described in the initial 911 calls. Police did however find the victim who had suffered on gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to Doctors Medical Center with a non-life-threatening injury.
Police are investigating this incident, following up on leads and collecting evidence which includes a 380 shell casing that was found at the scene.
Police are asking anyone with information about this crime to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-60-CRIME or online at StanCrimeTips.org .
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- Dumpster Fire Damages Commercial Building In Downtown Modesto, California - News Story
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Yesterday afternoon firefighters with the Modesto Fire Department were dispatched to the alley that runs between 7th St. and 8th St. near I Street in Downtown Modesto, California for reports of a dumpster on fire.
When the crews arrived on the scene they found that the fire had already begun to damage the building that the dumpster was up against.
Firefighters acted quickly and were able to bring the fire under control and limit the damage to the building to a minimum. The building has been vacant for years and is known to house homeless people however, no one was found in the building during the firefight.
There were no injuries during the firefight and no other property was damage. The fire is under investigation.
We were on the scene in order to bring you this footage along with an interview with the Modesto Fire Department Battalion Chief who headed up the firefight.
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