Modesto Police Department

Check out this week’s #WeeklyReport with stats from the past week. Stay safe, and have a great week! 💙

Please join us in congratulating Lateral Officer Jesus Salinas on being officially cleared for solo duty! 🚔 We’re excited to have him out on the streets, making a difference in Modesto. Congratulations, Officer Salinas! #ModestoPD

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Stanislaus County Office of Education’s Leadership Academy for their Public Safety Day! Chief Gillespie and Captain Adams kicked off the day, welcoming students to MPD. From there, the students experienced presentations from our SWAT team, K9 Unit, UAV operators, and the Real Time Crime Center. We’re grateful for this annual opportunity to connect with future leaders, sharing insights into law enforcement careers, MPD’s latest technology, and our role in serving the community. #FutureLeaders #LeadershipAcademy #LawEnforcementInTheCommunity

Check out the October #60SecondScoop with Officer Mason Lewis. 🎃

Today, we proudly welcomed our newest employees and those who have earned well-deserved promotions at a special ceremony. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals for their achievements: • Stephanie Vasquez - Park Ranger • Sandra Castillo - Police Civilian Supervisor • Mayra Rivera-Reyes - Community Service Officer • Cameron Greener - Police Sergeant • Miriam Leon - AOA Ill Confid. • Jacob Mertz - Police Sergeant • Sara Russell - Community Service Officer • Vernard Jordan - Community Service Officer • Angelina Brown - Community Service Officer • Jesus Salinas - Police Officer (Lateral) • Michaelene Gonzalez - Custodian • Stephanie Rios - Community Service Officer • Ethan Cantwell - Park Ranger • Matthew Bidan - Police Support Specialist • Lacey Campbell - Police Support Specialist • Aaron Mendoza - Park Ranger We are excited to see the impact each of you will make as part of the Modesto PD team! #ModestoPD

Here’s the weekly report for October 21st through October 28th. Have a great week, everyone! #ModestoPD #WeeklyUpdate

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Please join us in congratulating Officer Justin Rocha on successfully completing his Field Training program! Justin began his journey with the Modesto Police Department in 2019 as a Cadet and later became a Park Ranger in 2022. Now, as a Police Officer, we have no doubt he will continue to excel in his career. Congrats, Justin, on this incredible achievement!

The Modesto Police Department is incredibly proud of our city’s efforts to make Modesto a better place. We are thrilled to share this achievement and are beyond proud of our team’s role in receiving these three Helen Putnam Awards for Excellence! ➡️ The City of Modesto is proud to announce that it is the recipient of three Helen Putnam Awards for Excellence. Presented by the League of California Cities, these awards recognize the outstanding contributions of city governments delivering innovative and effective programs enhancing the well-being of their residents and businesses of the community. Celebrate Modesto and read more about these prestigious awards. https://lnkd.in/gd7CBAi8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 17, 2024 Modesto Police Crack Down on Illegal Activities at Smoke Shops Modesto, CA – Over the past several months, the Modesto Police Department, in partnership with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and the District Attorney’s Office, has been conducting comprehensive inspections of smoke shops throughout the city. These operations have been driven by the blatant disregard many of these smoke shops have for clearly established California law, and more importantly, the health threat they pose to our community. Following the emergency regulations on hemp products enacted last month, Modesto Police launched a weeklong operation that resulted in the inspection of 43 businesses. During these inspections, 22 individuals were arrested for offenses including illegal gambling operations and possession of marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms for sale. Additionally, 12 businesses were found selling THC-infused products banned under the new regulations, many of which were marketed to children. “We will not tolerate businesses that prioritize profit over the safety of our youth,” said Captain Chris Adams, who leads the Investigative Services Division. “Our community deserves better, and we are committed to using every legal tool to shut down these illegal operations.” Chief Brandon Gillespie emphasized the department’s zero-tolerance approach: “These businesses are flagrantly disregarding laws meant to protect the most vulnerable members of our community—our children. We will continue to take decisive action against those who choose profit over safety. Our message is clear: we are coming after you.” The Modesto Police Department will continue to work closely with its partners and the City Attorney’s Office to enforce compliance and protect the community. A press conference was held today at the Modesto Police Department, where we highlighted the operation and reaffirmed our zero-tolerance stance.