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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
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Man found dead in Ceres canal, police says
( — A man was found dead in a canal in Ceres on Sunday, according to the Ceres Police Department. Video Above: Tips for water safety in the summer Police said concerned community members walking along the canal bank reported a possible dead man submerged in water around 6 p.m. on 3000 Moore Road. CPD, along with the Modesto Fire Department and American Medical Response, recovered the man who was pronounced dead around 6:24 p.m. The man was found without identification, and the Stanislaus County Coroner's Office responded to the scene and took custody of the body Gusty winds and low humidity spark Red Flag Warning in parts of Northern California The cause of death is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sergeant Berber at (209) 538-5672. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
14-05-2025
- Health
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Stanislaus County officials warn over uptick in overdose-related calls
Stanislaus County officials sound the alarm over concerning number of drug overdoses and poisonings Stanislaus County officials sound the alarm over concerning number of drug overdoses and poisonings Stanislaus County officials sound the alarm over concerning number of drug overdoses and poisonings CERES — Stanislaus County health officials said there were more than 10 nonfatal overdose-related emergency reports over the weekend, all within a 25-hour span. There have already been 44 drug-related deaths in the county this year. Dr. Bernardo Mora, with the county's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, said "there were some that were fentanyl." Six of those deaths occurred in the city of Ceres. The Ceres Police Department said they've had a 35% increase in opioid related emergency calls within the month of April. Dr. Mora said that while the county has seen an uptick in community members using their services, a major concern is for those who don't know they've ingested deadly drugs. "The fact of it is with fake pills, pills that you think, 'oh, wow, that looks like I've taken x-y-z before.' That looks like x-y-z, but it's not," he said. "It's fentanyl or some other variant because people are coming up with variants all the time. That's the danger, and those are fatal." There have been over 1,200 drug-related deaths in the county since 2018. The deadliest year was 2023, with 213 deaths. Out of those deaths, 73% were opioid related while fentanyl accounted for 138 out of the 213 deaths. "Fentanyl has a legitimate use. Not saying that it doesn't, but to the wrong folks, or to the folks that's not meant for, it's deadly," Dr. Mora said. Now, Dr. Mora said it's about addressing the crisis before it spirals. "Certainly for older kids who might be more susceptible or peer pressure... don't experiment," he said.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
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Citations issued during Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Ceres
( — The Ceres Police Department announced the number of citations officers issued in April for Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Video Above: What to do if you witness a crash Police said the department issued 139 citations for distracted driving. The majority of the citations were for cell phone use behind the wheel, according to CPD. Rio Vista Bridge in Sacramento County undergoes extended closure Ceres police remind the community not to take their eyes off the road, as doing so can result in serious consequences. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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18-year-old Ceres resident arrested for possession of child pornography
( — An 18-year-old Ceres resident was arrested for the possession and distribution of child pornography during an investigation conducted by the Ceres Police Department's Investigation Bureau, police said. Video Above: Efforts by law enforcement to stop AI-generated child sex abuse images According to CPD, officers received a tip from an online monitoring system that tracks potential child sexual abuse material (CSAM) cases. Police were led to a home on Tamarack Avenue, executed a search warrant and found digital evidence. Man gave teen girl vape pens, cash for sex, say Ceres police Victor McDaniel was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges related to the possession of CSAM. CPD said the investigation is active and ongoing. No evidence indicates the material involved local minors. Anyone who has information related to this case is asked to call detectives at (209) 538-5730. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
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Ceres faces public health crisis amid rise in fentanyl deaths
( — The Ceres Police Department is sounding the alarm as the city faces a rise in fentanyl-related deaths. While fentanyl-related deaths in Stanislaus County have declined compared to previous years, Ceres is prompting concern. Last week, the Ceres Police Department said the city is now facing an urgent public health crisis due to a surge in opioid-related emergencies. According to Ceres PD, there have been 44 fentanyl-related deaths in the county this year, with 6 of those occurring in Ceres alone. Additionally, the city has experienced a 35% increase in opioid-related emergency calls in the last month. Golden mussel found on boat in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 'It's concerning,' said Jennifer Marsh, Prevention Services Coordinator with the Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. 'Ceres is being impacted right now by the fentanyl crisis… They are seeing a disproportionately higher amount of drug-related deaths and poisonings.' As part of a broader effort to combat the crisis, hundreds of 6th graders at Walnut Grove Elementary School in Patterson this week took part in a powerful, hands-on education event known as the Drug Store Project. Students engaged in realistic scenarios designed to show the consequences and dangers of drug use, including arrests and overdose responses, all led by local law enforcement and first responders. 'So that they're fully informed and they can see the ramifications student getting arrested or a student dying. That's the reality,' said Tracy Manzoni, assistant superintendent of the Patterson Unified School District. County health officials say the rise in deaths is often linked to fake pills laced with fentanyl or other dangerous substances. Dr. Bernardo Mora, Medical Director for the county's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, emphasized the importance of prevention and alerting people to keep away from substances purchased off the streets or other non-licensed sources. 'The number one thing I can think of in terms of prevention is for people not to experiment-not to try something that they're not as sure as they could be from somewhere reliable, I still consider reliable to be a pharmacy, a regular doctor,' said Dr. Mora. Families affected by fentanyl are also stepping forward to help spread awareness. Advocates like Sofia Vivo and Tammey Karp, both lost loved ones to fentanyl and now share their stories at schools and events. 'I find it really heartbreaking,' said Vivo. 'But I also think that we have to acknowledge that Ceres isn't the first community in Stanislaus County, and unfortunately, it won't be the last.' Karp says she wants others to keep the pain of losing a loved one in mind. 'When you lose a child, there's nothing that can imaginably come close to that,' said Karp. 'It is a grief that you will live with the rest of your life.' Stanislaus County officials are urging families to have open conversations about the risk of drug use with their children and to seek out local resources. Community members can also contact the Stanislaus County BHRS to ask about getting free Narcan, a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX40 News.
