Suspect Tires of Attorney Squabbles, Pleads Guilty, Sentenced
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – As Judge Dawna Reeves attempted to call the case of Joshua…
Blood Spatter Witnesses Testify in Trial for Murder of Homeless Woman
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – The trial of Joseph Chapman reconvened Monday in Stanislaus County Superior…
Motion for Stay Denied in Four-Charge Hearing in Stanislaus Superior Court
By Hannah Adams MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves reviewed Ryan Benjamin Handelman’s…
Man Missing in Felony Case May Be Dead, Court Told
By Sahaily Zazueta MODESTO, CA- A motion filed by a bail agency to extend time in a…
Man Duct Tapes Alleged Home Invader to Prevent Escape
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA -Daniel Diaz allegedly broke into a residence with occupants on July 6,…
Trial of Joseph Chapman Proceeds with Eyewitness and Expert Testimony
By Matthew Torres MODESTO, CA – An eyewitness was on the stand here Thursday in Stanislaus County…
Police Officer, Detectives Testify in Trial of Three-Year-Old Modesto Murder
By Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA– Testimony here in Stanislaus County Superior Court continued Tuesday in the murder…
Man Faces Multiple Domestic Violence-Related Charges after Allegedly Pointing Gun
By Neha Malhi and Daniella Espinoza MODESTO, CA – John XXX* was here late Friday in Stanislaus…
Accused Woman Comes to Court with Six Cases, but None Heard – Re-Setting Proves Difficult
By Nora Dahl MODESTO, CA – Rachel Wesley Smith walked into Stanislaus County Superior Court with six…
3rd Time Not the Charm; Man’s Preliminary Hearing Results in Judge Setting Trial
By Aryal Aglugub and Sofia Leguria MODESTO, CA – The third time was definitely not the charm…
Seizing Woman Allegedly Spits on EMT Worker – Defender Says She’s ‘Incompetent’
By Nora Dahl & Haoming Yang MODESTO, CA– Samantha Weaver faced felony charges here this week for…
Probation Search for Speeding Leads to Marijuana, Illegal Firearms at Accused’s House.
By Neha Malhi and Kate Hsu MODESTO, CA – A defense attorney argued here in Stanislaus County…
April 15 More than Tax Day for Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge of Hitting Pedestrian with Vehicle
By Keana Sauray MODESTO, CA – April 15 means more than tax day to Raymond Woodral—that’s the…
Uber Rider Faces Felony Charges After Sitting Near Firearms in Vehicle
By Gina Kim MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves found sufficient evidence to…
Woman Takes Felony Deal after Biting Partner and Attempting to Bite Peace Officer
By Gina Kim MODESTO, CA – After facing felony charges of corporal injury—a bite—and attempting to bite…
Woman Accused of Child Abuse as Unfit Mother Asks for Bail Reduction
By Alice Haoming Yang and Nora Dahl MODESTO, CA – A pregnant woman—the Vanguard is not identifying…
Domestic Violence Charge Reduced by Judge, Who Calls Incident ‘Ugly’
By Noe Herrera MODESTO, CA – A man, accused of felony domestic violence, had his charge reduced…
Jury Finds Man Guilty of 1 Felony, but Not Guilty of Attempted Murder, 4 Other Charges
By Amy Berberyan and Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – The jury here in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Another Victim Testifies on Groping at Church Mass
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – Another victim testified here in Stanislaus County Superior Court against “Frank…
Young Mother Testifies about Being Groped on Easter Sunday
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Valli Israels heard the alleged victim’s…
