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CBS News
20-07-2025
- CBS News
Lathrop Police recover 2 bodies from San Joaquin River; foul play suspected
Lathrop Police said two bodies were recovered in local waterways on Saturday. Police said no foul play is suspected and that the two bodies were found separately. Police said they are leading one investigation, and the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is leading the other. According to the Sheriff's Office, the bodies were found in the San Joaquin River/Old River in Lathrop. Police asked residents to remember to always wear a life jacket when boating or near open water; never swim alone or under the influence of alcohol or drugs; be aware of currents, drop-offs and underwater hazards.
CBS News
24-06-2025
- CBS News
Lathrop traffic stop leads to nearly a ton of illegal fireworks being seized
Nearly a metric ton of illegal fireworks were recovered, and one person was arrested, during a recent vehicle stop by Lathrop police. In a post on Monday, Lathrop Police said the Lathrop-Manteca Fire District and San Joaquin County's Explosive Ordinance Division helped safely secure these items. Some of the fireworks seized by authorities in Lathrop. City of Lathrop Police Department In total, authorities say 1,815 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized. Additionally, police say 72 homemade explosives were also recovered. Police did not give any information about the person arrested. San Joaquin County has adopted stricter enforcement ordinances for 2025 against both illegal and "safe and sane" fireworks. Residents are being urged to review these rules before the Fourth of July.
CBS News
31-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Crash in Lathrop knocks out power, starts vegetation fire
Lathrop Police said a car crashed into a power pole, igniting a fast-moving vegetation fire and knocking out power for thousands on Friday. Police said they received multiple calls about a crash and were told that it had started a fire. Officers arrived and found the driver, who was not injured. The Manteca Fire Department also responded to the scene and was able to contain the fire. Police said Lathrop and Manteca experienced power outages due to the car crashing into a high-voltage PG&E power pole. About 4,600 addresses were affected. Traffic signals were affected by the outages, and police said officers helped direct traffic. While at the intersections, police identified a driver suspected of driving under the influence. That driver was arrested and taken to the county jail. Lathrop Police said the driver who crashed into the power pole was not under the influence.
