Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers

UPDATE: Hector Huerta has been arrested thanks to an anonymous tipster!

It's been 2 years since the double homicide of Eli Correa and Ruben Coronado in Atwater, Ca. Do you know who is responsible?

To contact the Merced Sheriff's Office directly about this case, contact Det. Ortiz at (209)307-7476.

To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-60-CRIME (27463), visit stancrimetips.org, or download the P3 App.

UPDATE: 7/1/24 UPDATE: Ronnie Henley's truck was found in Tuolumne County. The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office is now taking over this case. Please contact their office if you have any info. Both men are still missing.

7/1/24 UPDATE: Ronnie Henley's truck was found in Tuolumne County. The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office is now taking over this case. Please contact their office if you have any info. Both men are still missing.
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The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating Ronnie Henley, who was last seen around 3/28/24-3/29/24 when he left the city of Waterford with Ronnie Duncan on their way to Twain Harte. On 3/30/24, Henley made a phone call to a friend and said that their white 1994 Ford F150, 2-door King cab unknown license plate number, had broken down somewhere on their way to Twain Harte. They have not been seen or heard from since.

The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office has been contacted and neither Henley or Duncan have been located.

If located or if you have info please call dispatch at 209-552-2468.

Detectives Arrest Modesto City School Employee in Internet Youth S*x Sting Operation

On Monday, June 24, 2024, while conducting a follow-up investigation into an anonymous tip, detectives staged a meet-up between 63-year-old Riverbank resident Kevin Morgan and an undercover detective posing as a 13-year-old child. The two had been in contact with one another over the course of a week’s time and were using an undercover social media account screen name and handle. The arrest and agreed upon meet-up place was at Beyer Park.

According to investigators, the plan was to relocate to Morgan’s home, where the adult and child were to engage in specific acts of s*xual in*******se at his home residence. The arrest was made without incident, and the investigation later reconvened at Morgan’s home. Personal electronic communication devices were seized for further forensic screening.

This is an ongoing and active investigation. More details can and will be made available as we uncover more. Morgan was a campus supervisor with the school district at Mark Twain Junior High. We have coordinated our response while in constant communication with school staff. We are pleased to announce no actual children were contacted or otherwise harmed while we conducted this follow-up.

Should members of the public have additional information to share with detectives, as it pertains to encounters which may have taken place at the school, then we urge parents to reach out to school district administrators and authorities with Modesto Police. Morgan was booked into the PSC three separate felony charges of sending harmful material to a minor with the intent to seduce. Those charges specify certain specific prescribed s*x acts. He currently is in-custody in lieu of $575,000 bond awaiting further court proceedings.

We urge parents to show an interest in who their children are communicating with. Trust, but verify, they are talking with those who have their best interest at heart. Maintain an open line of communication with your children. Work with the school directly and be vigilant about their comings and goings. Certain security applications can assist with screening the content they can access.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Stanislaus County District Attorney Office will ultimately make the appropriate filling and issuance decisions on these allegations. Tipsters can also contact Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous by calling 1-866-602-6463.

Say NO to illegal fireworks!

Avoid illegal fireworks in the City of Hughson, CA to steer clear of fines starting at $1,000. Help keep our community safe by reporting illegal activities to our non-emergency line at 209-552-2468.

For those interested in firework displays, the Stanislaus County Parks & Rec Department is hosting a firework show at Woodward Reservoir on June 29th and tickets can be bought here: https://www.stancountyparks.com/fireworks. 🎆

Today marks 11 years since Louis Danhi was last heard from. We're hoping someone out there has some information about what happened to him that day...

Anyone with any information regarding this case can contact Investigator Jesse Tovar directly at [email protected] or (209) 525-7080.

To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers. If your tip assists investigators in this case, you will be paid CASH! Call 1-866-602-7463, visit our website stancrimetips.org, or download the P3 app.

A word of warning to our community. Oakdale PD recently learned that some of our residents are getting phone calls from someone posing as the Oakdale Chief of Police. The caller then demands money. This is a scam! Neither Chief Ramar nor the Oakdale PD would ever demand or solicit money over the phone. Please help us get the word out and warn your friends, neighbors, and loved ones.

CHP is investigating a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian who was struck by an unknown vehicle(s) in the intersection of W. Main St. at the on-ramp to SR-99 Southbound. The crash occurred on Monday, June 3, 2024, at approximately 0450 hours. CHP is looking for information to identify any vehicles/drivers who struck the pedestrian. CHP believes the driver(s) that struck the pedestrian were likely entering SR-99 Southbound from W. Main St.

If you have any information, please send us a tip! It’s anonymous. If your tip helps, you’ll receive a cash reward! 💰 💵

The Turlock Police Department would like to alert the community and identify at least two suspects who are associated with damaging community mailboxes to steal personal information. On April 24, 2024, a mailbox was damaged in the northwest part of Turlock. Shortly after, two suspects attempted to use a victim’s credit cards to purchase over $8,000 of items from retail stores multiple nearby cities. If you can ID the suspects in the photos or know someone committing similar acts, please submit an anonymous tip.

To reduce risk of mail theft:
📬Attempt to check mail daily, don’t leave mail in the boxes overnight
👮‍♂️File a police report when mail is stolen or you suspect the box has been accessed by a thief
📩Residents can submit a hold mail request 30 days in advance of being out of town
👍Have family or friends check your mail if you are out of town and did not submit a hold

If you have any information, send us an ANONYMOUS tip! If your tips helps the case, you'll receive a CASH reward! Here's how:
➡ Text "StanCS" to 738447
➡ Call 1-866-60-CRIME (27463) or 209-521-4636
➡ Online at stancrimetips.org
➡ Download the P3 App

☀️ Stay cool and safe in the summer heat! Remember to hydrate, wear sunscreen, monitor peak temperatures, and wear protective clothing. Let's beat the heat together!

Cooling Locations:https://stanemergency.com/pdf/cooling-locations.pdf

Former Volunteer High School Coach Arrested for S*xual Acts with a Minor

On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, detectives arrested 38-year-old David Odom of Merced for multiple felony charges related to s*xual acts with a minor.

In February of this year, a report was made to the Sheriff’s Office from a witness who reported seeing suspicious vehicle parked in his orchard. When he went to investigate the vehicle, he observed Mr. Odom and a female, “who looked young” as the witness described, sitting in the vehicle. The witness did not observe anything occurring but confronted Mr. Odom and told him to leave the property. This incident was later reported to the Sheriff’s Office.

Detective Ruezga, who is assigned to Waterford Police Services, began to conduct a follow up investigation on Mr. Odom. During his investigation, Detective Ruezga located a prior incident that was reported in 2013, where Mr. Odom was reported to be involved in a relationship with a 16-year-old female. At the time, the suspected victim provided limited information about the investigation and any relationships with Mr. Odom. The investigation was closed for lack of evidence.

Detective Ruezga recontacted the suspected victim, who is now an adult, regarding the reported incident from 2013. The victim disclosed she did in fact have a s*xual relationship with Mr. Odom in 2013 and that Mr. Odom was aware the victim was a minor at the time. During the investigation Detectives learned Mr. Odom held several volunteer positions within the community over the years where he was in contact with minors. In 2009 Mr. Odom worked as an assistant coach at Waterford High School. In 2012 he was a youth group volunteer at the Community Bible Church in Waterford. He held each of those positions for approximately 1 year.

Mr. Odom was also a volunteer track coach at Hughson High School from 2021 until 2023. He was fired from Hughson High School in 2023 after school staff observed him holding hands with a former student. Witnesses told investigators that Mr. Odom had inappropriate relationships with female students while he was working as a volunteer track coach at Hughson High School.

Both High Schools and the Church are cooperating with Sheriff’s Detectives during this on-going investigation.

Mr. Odom was arrested for the violation of California Penal Code section 287(b)(1) - oral copulation with minor and section 289(h) - s*xual pe*******on of a minor. He was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center Jail. He has since posted bail ($125,000) and been released from custody.

Detectives are looking to identify any additional victims related to Mr. Odom or information related to this incident. You may contact Detective Ruezga by calling (209) 652-0724, emailing him at [email protected] or leaving a tip with Stanislaus County Area Crime Stoppers through stancrimetipc.org or call 1-866-60-CRIME.

6th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser to benefit Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers. ⛳️

Sign up today before we sell out! Fee: $200/golfer ($800 foursome). Looking for Hole & Event Sponsors! Contact: (510) 714-3906 to sign up or for more info. 📲

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office needs your help with identifying these 4 suspects who stole approx. $80,000 worth of ci******es a business in Modesto on 2/4/2024 at approximately 3:54am.

The vehicles involved are two sedans, one white in color and one dark in color.

If you have any information about this burglary, send us an ANONYMOUS tip! If your tips helps the case, you'll receive a CASH reward! Here's how:
➡ Text "StanCS" to 738447
➡ Call 1-866-60-CRIME (27463) or 209-521-4636
➡ Online at stancrimetips.org
➡ Download the P3 App

Modesto Police Department detectives are looking to identify a subject who robbed the Subway at 315 Paradise Road and the neighboring business, Little Caesar’s Pizza, on April 17, 2024, shortly after 8:00 pm.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic or Black male adult, approximately 6'0" tall, wearing a red ski mask, black hoodie, black pants, and a white t-shirt, and was armed with a black handgun. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from both businesses.

If you have any information regarding these robberies, please contact Detective Aaron Caldera at [email protected] or to remain anonymous, send us a tip! If your tip helps the case you'll receive a cash reward. Here's how:

➡ Text "StanCS" to 738447
➡ Call 1-866-60-CRIME (27463) or 209-521-4636
➡ Visit online at stancrimetips.org
➡ Download the P3 App

Today marks the 7th anniversary of Deputy Jason Garner and CSO Raschel Johnson’s end of watch. Both were dedicated members of our Sheriff’s Office family and we will never forget their sacrifice. Please join us in remembering both Deputy Garner and CSO Johnson.

Modesto Police Department is attempting to identify a person of interest in an assault that occurred on March 21, 2024, in Modesto. If you can identify this person and/or this owner of this vehicle, please contact Crime Stoppers. It's anonymous. If your tip helps the case you'll receive a cash reward!

➡ Text "StanCS" to 738447
➡ Call 1-866-60-CRIME (27463) or 209-521-4636
➡ Online stancrimetips.org
➡ Download the P3 App

Remember to save your Tip ID # and password to be able to log back in to check if we've sent you a message about your tip.

The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating Esbehiry Nohemi Vega Valenzuela, who was last seen on 5/5/24 at 11:00pm at her residence in Salida. Esbehiry has long brown hair, brown eyes, braces on her top and bottom teeth and a tattoo on her right forearm (pictured).

If located please call dispatch at 209-552-2468.

Today marks 10 years since Manuel DaSilva was murdered. Help us bring closure to his family. Send us an anonymous tip! If it helps the case you could receive a cash reward!

On May 6, 2014, Deputies were dispatched to the 2400 block of S. Walnut Road in Turlock for a male who had been found shot. The victim, Manuel DaSilva, was located and found deceased inside his tractor while working in a field.

Contact Crime Stoppers by sending a Text "StanCS" to 738447, call 1-866-60-CRIME (27463) or 209-521-4636, visit stancrimetips.org, or download the P3 App.

UPDATE!

Update: Lance Vallejo was located and arrested thanks to an anonymous tipster! Thank you!
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Parole is looking for Lance Vallejo, who is in violation of his parole terms and needs to be located. Do you know where he is? Send us a tip, it's anonymous. Here's how:

➡ Text "StanCS" to 738447
➡ Call 1-866-60-CRIME (27463) or 209-521-4636
➡ Online stancrimetips.org
➡ Download the P3 App

Remember to save your Tip ID # and password to be able to log back in to check if we've sent you a message about your tip.

7/1/24 UPDATE: Ronnie Henley's truck was found in Tuolumne County. The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office is now taking over this case. Please contact their office if you have any info. Both men are still missing.
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**UPDATED photo of actual truck**

The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating Ronnie Henley, who was last seen around 3/28/24-3/29/24 when he left the city of Waterford with Ronnie Duncan on their way to Twain Harte. On 3/30/24, Henley made a phone call to a friend and said that their white 1994 Ford F150, 2-door King cab unknown license plate number, had broken down somewhere on their way to Twain Harte. They have not been seen or heard from since.

The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office has been contacted and neither Henley or Duncan have been located.

If located or if you have info please call dispatch at 209-552-2468.

The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating Oscar Lozada, who was reported as a runaway on 3/28/24, had returned to his home, and then ran away again on 4/17/24 in the 900 block of Randolph Drive in Modesto. Oscar was last seen wearing a black beanie, dark blue jacket, black jeans and Jordan brand shoes.

If located please call dispatch at 209-552-2468.

The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating missing person, Rigoberto Hernandez, who was reported missing on 4/19/24 and last seen in the area of 1745 Spokane Street in Modesto driving the pictured vehicle with wood rails **paint color is now GREY**. Rigoberto was last seen wearing a black hat, black shirt, and khaki cargo pants.

If located please call dispatch at 209-552-2468.

Take a minute to read our 2023 Annual Report! We're excited to share with you all that we did in 2023. ➡️https://www.crimeinfo.net/CSW/704/Pictures/2023AnnualReport.pdf

Interested in helping us support our local local enforcement agencies with closing their cases? Donate to Crime Stoppers! All our rewards for anonymous tipsters are paid through fundraisers and donations. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. Find how to donate on our website or DM us! 🤙

It's been 43 years since Harold Lee Simmons was last seen. What happened to him? Let's bring his family some closure. Do you know something? Send us a tip. It's anonymous.

Here's how:
👉 Text "StanCS" to 738447
👉 Call 1-866-60-CRIME (27463) or 209-521-4636
👉 Online stancrimetips.org
👉 Download the P3 App

Modesto Police Department's Violent Crimes Detectives are still looking to identify this subject. On March 10th, he stole items from Grocery Outlet on Prescott and assaulted an employee when he was confronted.

To submit an anonymous tip, contact Crime Stoppers. Here's how:
➡ Text "StanCS" to 738447
➡ Call 1-866-60-CRIME (27463) or 209-521-4636
➡ Online stancrimetips.org
➡ Download the P3 App

If you want to contact the detective directly, please contact Detective Aaron Caldera at [email protected] or 209-572-9538.