SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY: The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that occurred early in the morning on I-5 near Peltier Rd just south of the Sacramento County line. One of the officers is reportedly in critical condition according to sources. The CHP has released the following statement: “ MULTIPLE FATALITIES, OFFICERS IN CRITICAL CONDITION Per CHP:“On 3/23/2021, at …
Sheriff Investigates Mass Shooting At Vigil In Stockton
STOCKTON- San Joaquin County Sheriff Pat Withrow’s office is investigating the mass shooting of 5 people on 3/17/2021 that occurred on Oro and Main St around 5:30pm. The Sheriff has released the following statement: “Yesterday, shortly after 530 pm, our Dispatch Center received several calls reporting a drive-by shooting at the intersection of Oro Avenue and E. Main Street in …
Woman Caught On Film Hitting Teen On Bike
UPDATE On 3/17/2021: We have confirmed with Stockton PD that the driver of the car went straight to the police station after hitting the teen in this video and cooperated fully with the investigation. We have reviewed her report, giving her account of events saying she was in fear when riders blocked her car because her daughter was in the …
New Search In Disappearance of Kristin Smart
San Luis Obispo- A new search has been announced today in the disappearance of Stocktonian and Lincoln High School graduate Kristin Smart in 1996. The San Luis Obispo Sheriff announced today that they are searching the home of the father of Paul Flores who is the prime suspect and last person to be seen with Smart on campus. The Sheriff’s …
Meet “Fill it up Phil”, Champion for the Delta
Delta- 209 Times visited 78 year old Phil Champion, a well known (and loved) former Delta area bartender on his houseboat on the Delta for this exclusive interview: 209 Times: How did you get your name, “Fill it up Phil”? Fill it up Phil: Back in the late 70’s, Hal Schelll, who wrote for the Yachtsman, and his wife Joanie …
Team Charter Evacuated For Bomb Threat
STOCKTON- Team Charter Elementary School has been evacuated and the area on American and Main Street just got evacuated for a bomb threat in downtown.
Sammy Nunez Placed On Leave From Fathers & Families of San Joaquin
STOCKTON- 209 Times has received evidence that Sammy Nunez, the executive director and founder of Fathers&Families of San Joaquin has been placed on “Administrative Leave” for a period of 6 months “to address personal and professional challenges”. Fathers&Families is funded in great part by public tax dollars including AB109. Nunez, who many in the community that have worked with him …
Violent Night In Stockton: Three Shot Including Two 14 Yr Old Boys At Motel 6
STOCKTON- Police had a busy night responding to multiple events. At 7:49pm a pedestrian was killed in a hit and run on Mariposa and Eight St. The male victim was 62 years old. At 11:40 on the 2700 block of March Lane at the La Quinta Inn two gunshot victims were located and treated. The victims are 14 year old …
Stockton Man Puts Ripon Elementary On Lockdown
RIPON- A Stockton man was arrested today after running onto Ripon Elementary. Dramatic video was captured showing the moment he jumped off the school’s roof while school staff were looking for him. The sound of lockdown sirens can be heard going off. Ripon PD released the following statement: “Theft Suspect Arrested On Tuesday, at 11:02 AM, Ripon Officers responded to …
Manteca Man Arrested For Stabbing Brother
MANTECA- Police released the following statement: “On 3/1/21 at approximately 11:20 am, MPD Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1400 block of Bridgeport Ln to investigate a stabbing. The victim called MPD and stated he was stabbed three times by his brother, Max Sorto (28 of Manteca). The victim escaped the residence through a bedroom window to seek …