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10/06/2022

Rest in peace Merced family kidnapped and killed.

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08/02/2022

Come out tonight ! Family free event!

06/13/2022

Just a few years after its deal to buy Stockton's Kendall Building fell through, the San Joaquin County Office of Education has bought the old State Hotel in a renewed push to set up a downtown headquarters for its software engineering department, CodeStack.

“However the outcome, they’re here. And they're going to be downtown," Michael Huber, executive director of the Downtown Stockton Alliance, said Something downtown, something cool’

CodeStack aims to transform the hotel building into a tech hub that will attract other tech companies downtown, according to an Office of Education statement.

The county Office of Education bought the building and an adjacent parking lot from Star Property LB Investment LLC for about $1 million, said Zachary Johnson, a spokesperson for the office. Located across the street from the Downtown Transit Center, the three-story, 1920s-era hotel building will house offices and classrooms for CodeStack and its software engineering school, CodeStack Academy, the statement said. "If you look at tech companies as a whole, they’re always in a kind of urban downtown setting," CodeStack Director Johnny Arguelles said.

"That’s what we want to do … something downtown, something cool, in a setting where there’s things to do.”

Manifesting that vision will require extensive renovations, according to Arguelles. “It needs a lot of work. It's like completely gutted.”

CodeStack would also be joining a growing education hub downtown, Huber said, including California State University, Stanislaus, and several charter schools.

‘Out of the ashes’

The State Hotel deal represents CodeStack's second push in about three years to establish a downtown base.

CodeStack first attempted moving into the Kendall Building at 430 E. Weber Ave., another 1920s-era building that required significant improvements. The Office of Education made a deal to buy the Kendall from owner and developer Ten Space in 2019 for $3.4 million.

The deal fell through when both sides failed to meet benchmarks agreed upon for the purchase, Johnson said.

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06/07/2022

A months-long anti-gang operation by the Stockton Police Department and other agencies resulted in 88 felony arrests, including two homicides, one of them being that of Edison High School coach Mark Scott in February.

"What I want (the community) to take away ... is that we understand the complexity of the crimes that we're dealing with," Mayor Kevin Lincoln said at a news conference at the Stockton Police Department on Thursday.

In January, Stockton police began an investigation alongside the California Department of Justice, the California Highway Patrol and the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office into several street gangs in Stockton.

Among the arrests made during the operation was Antonio Thomasson, 35, who is accused of fatally shooting Pulliam Elementary School paraprofessional and Edison baseball coach Mark Scott on North El Dorado street in February. Thomasson was arrested on May 16.

‘They took the love of my life’:Stockton vigil honors slain educator, Edison coach Mark Scott

Antonio Hoskins, 30, and Roverta Howard, 38, were arrested in relation to a fatal shooting near West Lane and Knickerbocker Avenue on March 15.

The quadruple shooting, which occurred in a parking lot near West Lane Plaza, left a 20-year-old man dead.

Related:Man shot in at West Lane and Knickerbocker Avenue makes second homicide in area since March

In addition to Thomasson, Hoskins and Howard, other arrests have been made in connection with this year's gang-related homicides, District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar said. She did not specify how many arrests have been made.

Along with those already charged, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office will be reviewing the cases of all those arrested for potential filing in San Joaquin County Superior Court. The alleged crimes include murder, conspiracy to commit murder, fi****ms and narcotics trafficking, as well as gang enhancements.

Of the 21 homicides in Stockton this year, less than half have been gang-related, Verber Salazar said. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, City Manager Harry Black and Stockton's new police chief, Chief Stan McFadden, were also in attendance.

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06/01/2022

City hall has just put up a lgbtq+pride flag up.
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06/01/2022

SPD News: Welcome Chief McFadden

Stockton Police Chief Stan McFadden is ready to get to work to build new relationships in the police department and our community. Please join us in welcoming our new Chief!!




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05/31/2022

Watch Commander's Night Report - May 30, 2022

TOTAL CAD CALLS:

1. Resisting Arrest (1525) 8000 Block of Albany Drive, Valley Oak District
Officers responded to a disturbance and detained the suspect. The suspect became combative and a restraint device was utilized. ARRESTED: Cordaro Dew, 34, for battery, violation of restraining order, and resisting arrest.

2. Assault with a Deadly Weapon (2007) 7400 Block of Pacific Avenue, Lakeview District
The male victim, 30, was in an argument with the suspect. During the argument, the suspect threw a brick at the victim. The victim was not injured and the suspect was taken into custody by responding officers. The suspect kicked an officer and a restraint device was utilized. ARRESTED: Gumercindo Camejo, 36, for assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, resisting arrest, and battery on an officer.

3. Shooting into a Dwelling (2115) 300 Block of West Oak Street, Civic District
The female victim, 20, and the male victim, 54, reported hearing several gunshots and found their residences had been struck by gunfire. A four-door vehicle was seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed. No suspect description.

4. Robbery (0030) 1600 Block of Pacific Avenue, Civic District
The male victim, 21, was working in the area when the suspect approached and said he had a firearm. The suspect demanded the victim’s property, and then fled with the property once it was turned over by the victim. SUSPECT: Hispanic male adult.

5. Resisting Arrest (0326) 2100 Block of Dijon Street, Valley Oak District
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance and contacted the suspect. The suspect resisted arrest and had to be restrained. ARRESTED: Antonio Smith, 55, for public intoxication and resisting arrest.

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05/25/2022

Pictures released by SPD:

SPD News: Homicide Investigation Update

On February 21, 2022, at 9:30 p.m., David Carlos, 34, was shot multiple times while sitting in his vehicle parked at the South Side Market on Airport Way in South Stockton. David was transported to an area hospital where life saving measures were attempted. However David succumbed to his injuries several days later. Investigators are continuing to pursue several solid leads, but need additional help in identifying the suspects involved. One suspect was described as a heavy set black male adult in his mid-twenties wearing glasses and dark clothing, including a black sweat shirt with the logo "BBB" on the front, the other suspect was described as a short Asian male in his teens wearing dark clothing.

If you have any information that may help in solving this case, please contact the Stockton Police Department immediately.

The Stockton Police Department appreciates the ongoing support and information from the Stockton Community!

The Stockton Police Department is encouraging anyone with information to call our non-emergency number at (209) 937-8377 or the Investigations Division at (209) 937-8323.

You can submit anonymous tips to Stockton Crime Stoppers by:

TYPE - Submit a Tip online using the Stockton Crime Stoppers website at StocktonCrimeStoppers.org

TALK - Call Stockton Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600

*DOWNLOAD the P3 Tips Mobile App and submit tips anonymously

Stockton Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

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05/24/2022

I know we usually do local news but this one hurts…

A suspect is in custody after a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, left at least two dead and injured more than a dozen others, including students, authorities said.

The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) said there was an "active shooter" at Robb Elementary School at 12:17 p.m. Tuesday local time and said law enforcement was on site.

Two people died in the school shooting, and 13 children were being treated for various injuries at Uvalde Memorial Hospital, spokesperson Tom Nordwick said. A man in his 40s was also being treated, he said.

Two children were transported to San Antonio and another is pending transfer, he added.

University Hospital in San Antonio said in a tweet that they received a child and an adult from the school shooting. The adult, a 66-year-old woman, is in critical condition, the hospital said in a tweet.

Videos taken by a bystander, Isaias Melendez, show scores of armed officers at the scene while others flee the school.

Uvalde is located about 85 miles west of San Antonio and about 70 miles east of Del Rio. Robb Elementary teaches 2nd through 4th grades and had 535 students in the 2020-21 school year, according to state data. Thursday was set to be the last day of school for the year.

The school district said it is canceling all school activities following the shooting.

The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives (ATF) are assisting local police with the investigation.

The suspect was taken into custody, according to the Uvalde Police Department.

05/22/2022

Watch Commander’s Night Report - May 21, 2022

TOTAL CAD CALLS: 1112

1. Armed Robbery (1420) 600 Block of Hudson Drive, Valley Oak District
The female victim, 27, was sent to the location to make a merchandise delivery. Upon her arrival, she was approached by the suspect armed with a handgun. The suspect demanded her property and fled on a bicycle. SUSPECT: Black male adult.

2. Weapon Arrest (1505) El Dorado Street and Ponce De Leon Avenue, Bear Creek District
Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the listed location and located a loaded firearm in the car. ARRESTED: Devante Giles, 26, for weapon charges.

3. Weapon Arrest (1700) Ryde Avenue and Monte Diablo Avenue, Civic District
Officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver failed to yield, leading them on a short pursuit that ended when the driver pulled over. A search led to the discovery of two rifles. ARRESTED: Jose Rodriguez, 18, and Natalie Cruz, 19, for weapons charges, and Jorge Rodriguez, 18, for traffic, weapons, and gang charges.

4. Assault with a Deadly Weapon (1719) Gateway Court and Kentfield Road, Valley Oak District
The female victim, 21, was in the listed area when unknown suspects attacked her. One of the suspects cut the victim with an object. The victim was self-transported to an area hospital for her non-life-threatening injuries. SUSPECT: Asian female in her late teens.

5. Assault with a Deadly Weapon (1818) California Street and Church Street, Seaport District
The male victim, 33, approached the suspect, asking him for money. The two got into an argument, and the suspect stabbed the victim with an object. The victim was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. SUSPECT: Hispanic male adult

6. Robbery (2108) 2000 Block of East Mariposa Road, Park District
The female victim, 41, was working at an area business. The suspect took merchandise and attempted to leave when the victim tried to stop him. The suspect sprayed the victim with a substance and fled on foot with the property. SUSPECT: Hispanic male adult

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