Two people were arrested in Lodi after a pursuit that started outside of the city and ended in a crash, officials said.According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies around 9:40 a.m. near Hammer Lane and Etna Street in Stockton tried pulling over a stolen van, but the driver did not stop. The pursuit ended near Mills Avenue and Lake Street in Lodi after the van went through multiple fences. Two people then fled. Officers soon took the driver into custody with the help of a K9 and then searched for the passenger, the sheriff’s office said. She was taken into custody around 1:30 p.m. The two suspects were identified as Brandon Beatty and Faith Johnson. They are being booked into the San Joaquin County jail on felony charges that include possession of stolen property, evading, vandalism and for resisting arrest.This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.Do you have photos or video of an incident? If so, upload them to KCRA.com/upload. Be sure to include your name and additional details so we can give you proper credit online and on TV.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter
LODI, Calif. —
Two people were arrested in Lodi after a pursuit that started outside of the city and ended in a crash, officials said.
According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies around 9:40 a.m. near Hammer Lane and Etna Street in Stockton tried pulling over a stolen van, but the driver did not stop. The pursuit ended near Mills Avenue and Lake Street in Lodi after the van went through multiple fences. Two people then fled.
Officers soon took the driver into custody with the help of a K9 and then searched for the passenger, the sheriff’s office said. She was taken into custody around 1:30 p.m.
The two suspects were identified as Brandon Beatty and Faith Johnson.
They are being booked into the San Joaquin County jail on felony charges that include possession of stolen property, evading, vandalism and for resisting arrest.
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(FOX40.COM) — Northern California law enforcement is in search of a mountain lion that has been spotted twice within two days. • Video Above: Detailed account of deadly mountain lion attack in El Dorado County
“A mountain lion sighting has been again reported and now in the area of Peltier Road in Lodi, in an orchard,” the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday. “Our previous search was unsuccessful in the Acampo area.”
Deputies said the most recent sighting of the mountain lion happened around 2 p.m. on Monday. The previous sighting was last Saturday.
“We want to emphasize again that we are aware that mountain lions are inherently dangerous and ask that you please remain vigilant and keep your pets indoors,” SJCSO said. “Our deputies are searching the area with the anticipation of trapping the animal if it is spotted.”
According to the sheriff’s office, it has received reports of a mountain lion on East Harvest Road in Acampo, about 20 miles north of Stockton and about 8 miles east of Lockeford.
“We are aware that mountain lions are inherently dangerous and ask that you please remain vigilant and keep your pets indoors,” the sheriff’s office said on X.
It added that deputies will be searching the area with hopes of trapping the animal if it is found.
If any residents of San Joaquin County see anything regarding a mountain lion in the area, they are encouraged to call the sheriff’s office at 209-468-4400 (Option 1).
(FOX40.COM) — The City of Stockton will pay $6M as a part of a settlement to the family of a man who died in police custody in 2020.
Shayne Sutherland died at the hands of the Stockton Police Department in October of 2020 when his breathing was restricted during an arrest. Initial reports from the San Joaquin County Coroner’s Office stated that his death was accidental, however, an independent autopsy revealed that Sutherland died from positional asphyxiation.
“Things need to change because this is horrible. Nobody ever wants to lose their child, especially in this way,” said Karen Sutherland, Shayne Sutherland’s mother. “Knowing how my son died and suffering and begging for his life and calling out for me.”
Bodycam footage released by SPD shows part of the interaction between officers and Shayne Sutherland during the fatal incident. His family has fought for change in police policies ever since their loss.
“We believe that the city of Stockton should adopt the 1995 Department of Justice guidelines which state clearly that when you have an individual handcuffed, you get him up off his stomach as soon as possible, place them in what’s called a recovery position,” said the family’s attorney, James Desimone.
In response to the death of Shane Sutherland, a SPD spokesperson said “SPD sympathizes and recognizes that any loss of life is a tragedy that has a lasting effect.
We are dedicated to educating and training our Officers while collaborating with community partner organizations to best serve the community. We are dedicated to educating and training our Officers while collaborating with community partner organizations to best serve the community.”
The search for a Stockton-area teen who disappeared after jumping into the Calaveras River days earlier continues.The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said it is looking for a 15-year-old boy who jumped into the river following a fight at Stagg High School, where he is a student. The Stockton Unified School District said four teens, all Stagg High School students, with one of them being in independent study, were involved in a fight Wednesday afternoon. Two students, including the missing teen, ran up a levee near the school and jumped into the river, but only his friend came out.On Saturday, a sheriff’s boat did surface checks throughout the day. The crew onboard also used its search and recovery robot, SARBOT, which is an underwater robot camera. The sheriff’s office has used SARBOT for the past few days, as well as law enforcement K-9s and drones, but officials said nothing has come up.The missing teen’s mother, Amanda Martinez, said she has been staying in the area where her son was last seen in the hopes that she, or another loved one, will spot him.“So many mixed emotions. There’s really no — I’m just sad, I’m hopeful. I just want him to know if he is watching, you are not in trouble,” Martinez said. “Just reach out to a friend; reach out to somebody. We just want to give you a big hug and a kiss and welcome you back home.”Martinez said family members and even complete strangers joined the search for her son Saturday.“People are bringing and dropping off canoes with life jackets so we can use them for the day, and hopefully to find my son,” Martinez said. “It means the world to me. I am so greatly appreciative of everybody that’s come, reached out, reposted, just putting out the message for his safe return.”Martinez added that since law enforcement has not been able to find her son yet, she wants as many people to come help with the search effort.“If you’re willing to come out,” Martinez said. “We have kayaks, life jackets. We just need any type of help. Ground searches, knocking on doors — anything is, just anything. I’m holding up as much I can, just wishing for the best outcome.”Michelle Rodriguez, superintendent for the Stockton Unified School District, joined family and friends at the river Saturday. She said her thoughts and prayers are with the 15-year-old boy’s loved ones.“We are really hoping that since he was a strong, young man that he actually was able to get out of the water,” Rodriguez said. “No one saw either way, and so, we’re hoping that we will come forward and reunite with his family and that we’ll be able to put this behind us.”The school district has been providing counseling services since the teen disappeared. Rodriguez said those services will still be available next week during spring break. In the meantime, Rodriguez said the school district’s Department of Public Safety will continue to work with the sheriff’s office in the search for the missing teen. At least two squad cars and a few officers were seen by the river on Saturday.Family members did not want to share the missing teen’s name. But they said he is around 6 feet tall with long hair. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, gray jeans and white and black Jordans. Anyone with any information is asked to call the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office or the Stockton Police Department.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said it is looking for a 15-year-old boy who jumped into the river following a fight at Stagg High School, where he is a student. The Stockton Unified School District said four teens, all Stagg High School students, with one of them being in independent study, were involved in a fight Wednesday afternoon. Two students, including the missing teen, ran up a levee near the school and jumped into the river, but only his friend came out.
On Saturday, a sheriff’s boat did surface checks throughout the day. The crew onboard also used its search and recovery robot, SARBOT, which is an underwater robot camera. The sheriff’s office has used SARBOT for the past few days, as well as law enforcement K-9s and drones, but officials said nothing has come up.
The missing teen’s mother, Amanda Martinez, said she has been staying in the area where her son was last seen in the hopes that she, or another loved one, will spot him.
“So many mixed emotions. There’s really no — I’m just sad, I’m hopeful. I just want him to know if he is watching, you are not in trouble,” Martinez said. “Just reach out to a friend; reach out to somebody. We just want to give you a big hug and a kiss and welcome you back home.”
Martinez said family members and even complete strangers joined the search for her son Saturday.
“People are bringing and dropping off canoes with life jackets so we can use them for the day, and hopefully to find my son,” Martinez said. “It means the world to me. I am so greatly appreciative of everybody that’s come, reached out, reposted, just putting out the message for his safe return.”
Martinez added that since law enforcement has not been able to find her son yet, she wants as many people to come help with the search effort.
“If you’re willing to come out,” Martinez said. “We have kayaks, life jackets. We just need any type of help. Ground searches, knocking on doors — anything is, just anything. I’m holding up as much I can, just wishing for the best outcome.”
Michelle Rodriguez, superintendent for the Stockton Unified School District, joined family and friends at the river Saturday. She said her thoughts and prayers are with the 15-year-old boy’s loved ones.
“We are really hoping that since he was a strong, young man that he actually was able to get out of the water,” Rodriguez said. “No one saw either way, and so, we’re hoping that we will come forward and reunite with his family and that we’ll be able to put this behind us.”
The school district has been providing counseling services since the teen disappeared. Rodriguez said those services will still be available next week during spring break.
In the meantime, Rodriguez said the school district’s Department of Public Safety will continue to work with the sheriff’s office in the search for the missing teen. At least two squad cars and a few officers were seen by the river on Saturday.
Family members did not want to share the missing teen’s name. But they said he is around 6 feet tall with long hair. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, gray jeans and white and black Jordans. Anyone with any information is asked to call the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office or the Stockton Police Department.
(FOX40.COM) — The search for a 15-year-old student who reportedly jumped into the Calaveras River after an altercation at Stagg High School resumed on Saturday, according to Stockton Unified School District. •Video Above: Search continues in San Joaquin County for missing teen
“We are remaining hopeful that the student will be located and able to safely return to his family,” said Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) superintendent Dr. Michelle Rodriguez on Wednesday.
Stockton Police Department officers reported that four teens were involved in an altercation on campus on Wednesday. It started with two teens, however, two other teens jumped in, according to SUSD. Administrators broke up the fight. Two of the teens had ski masks on and went toward the levee. SUSD officials said “There was no chase,” however, a school resource officer drove to the levee to try and identify them.
An officer said he spotted the teens coming out of the water and into the brush. He drove to the other side and a person reportedly told the officer that he saw two teens go in the water, but did not see them come up. The officer said he searched the area and found one teen who informed him his friend may still be in the water.
Officials said the search for the missing teen began on Wednesday around 2:30 p.m. and stopped at 8 p.m. Crews searched again Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and continued the search Friday until about 5:30 p.m. SUSD Department of Public Safety and the San Joaquin County Sheriff Boating Unit resumed its search on Saturday and “brought out many resources including Sarbot technology to get a view underwater.”
(FOX40.COM) — Nearly 90 vehicles were recently towed at a massive sideshow bust in Stockton, and one man said he was at the wrong place at the wrong time when he was held at gunpoint by law enforcement and his vehicle seized. •Video Above: Sheriff who seized 88 vehicles at sideshow says he’s waiting for approval of search warrants
It was about 10 p.m. on Feb. 3 when 25-year-old Merced resident, Isaac Cervantes, who was only in town for a night, said he left his hotel to fill up his gas tank before work. He said he works as a mechanic for a non-profit organization that helps low-income families with SMOG repairs. Still in his work uniform, he said he headed to the gas station located seven minutes from his hotel.
“I had to be at work at 5 a.m. I was prioritizing everything, so I decided to get gas the night before to have more time in the morning,” Cervantes told FOX40.com.
After leaving the station Cervantes said he was stopped by the sight of smoke coming from the nearby intersection.
“I thought there was an accident and that something was on fire because of all the smoke. I thought maybe someone needed help,” Cervantes said. “As a mechanic, it’s in my nature to help people in need. If I see someone with a flat tire or a car overheating, I’m going to stop and see if I can help.”
Cervantes said his work-assigned trip to Stockton was his first visit to the city.
“I never really heard of sideshows. I saw some stuff online, but I didn’t know that people had them in the middle of streets and neighborhoods,” Cervantes said.
Cervantes said that as he got closer to the sideshow scene, he realized there was no fire and that something else was going on. It was the sideshow. He said he attempted to drive away from the area, but it was too late. Before he could leave, he said he was stopped in the middle of an intersection by flashing lights and the San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office deputies with their guns drawn and pointed at him.
“They ordered me to stop and get out of the vehicle. They had guns pointed at me with their dogs barking,” Cervantes said. “I remained calm and followed their instructions. I assured myself that I’d show them my work stuff, my hotel information, and my work email that showed I was only there on business and then everything would be okay.”
But Cervantes said that’s not what happened. They would not look at the information on his phone or direct him to the sheriff in charge of the operation.
“They wouldn’t hear me out. They put me in handcuffs for two hours and then took my work truck,” Cervantes said. “Everything was so unorganized and chaotic. Nothing was investigated properly.”
Cervantes said he was not aware that sideshows were an issue in that area since he isn’t a local resident. After learning about the problem, he said it’s good that law enforcement is trying to crack down on them, but there needs to be “due diligence.”
“My rights were violated. I was arrested for two hours and not even given a citation,” Cervantes said. “I feel robbed. I feel like I’m facing punishment for someone else’s actions.”
He added, “I would have been okay if I was cited so that I can show up to court and talk to a judge. But the sheriff’s office hasn’t given any information. I don’t know what I’m being charged with, who to talk to, or what the next steps are. My rights were taken from me. They should reconsider their approach.”
Cervantes said that besides being a mechanic, he’s also a college student. Since the incident, he’s had to find alternate transportation to work and school and has not been given access to his tools, books, and laptop that we were in his work vehicle at the time of the tow.
“They looked at me in my mechanic’s uniform and accused me of making repairs to the cars in the show,” Cervantes said. “They judged me because of how I look and took my livelihood. Would it have been different if I were in a suit and tie?”
Cervantes said that this was his first time in Stockton and hopefully the last. He said he told his boss, who picked him up from the scene, that he had no desire to accept future work in the city because of how he was treated by law enforcement.
He said he is currently working on securing legal representation.
“I really don’t want to go down this legal rabbit hole,” Cervantes said. “I want the sheriff’s office to apologize and give me my way of like back.”
Since the incident, San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrick Withrow said to “stop calling” because no one is getting their vehicles back anytime soon.
“Those vehicles will be held until their court cases have been settled with the district attorney’s office,” Withrow said. “They won’t be released anytime soon unless the DA (District Attorney) has settled your case. No need to keep calling. Your vehicles will stay with us. Therefore, they can’t be used in any more public nuisance or sideshows.”
As of Feb. 9, the sheriff said the vehicles are being “held as evidence” and that he’s waiting on a local judge to sign off on 88 search warrants in attempts to find illegal items inside the vehicles. Charges have yet to be filed.
FOX40 reached out to San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office for comment but has yet to receive a response.
