Tracy Press

09/05/2024

The Tracy Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile.

According to family, 14-year-old Farrah Freitas left her family's residence near North School in Tracy around 9:00 pm last night and didn't return home. Farrah is a mixed ethnicity female , 5'5" tall, weighs approximately 120 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information or know the whereabouts of Farrah, please contact the Tracy Police Department at (209) 831-6550.

09/01/2024

According to media reports the suspect is a 17-year-old male from Tracy who was also shot in the robbery attempt.
Both the suspect and the 49er player were described as being in stable condition.

On August 31, 2024, at approximately 3:37 p.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to the area of Geary Street and Grant Avenue on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two male subjects suffering from injuries. Officers rendered aid and medics transported both subjects to a local hospital for further medical evaluation.

During the preliminary investigation, officers learned one of the subjects attempted to rob the victim, San Francisco 49ers player Ricky Pearsall. During the attempted robbery, a physical altercation ensued, and both the suspect and victim were injured. The suspect is in custody and charges are pending at this time. All information is preliminary, and more information will be provided as it becomes available. Media availability will be held this evening at San Francisco General Hospital.

This investigation is ongoing and active. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the SFPD Tip line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.

SFPD Case # 240-547-482

08/26/2024

🚧 **Traffic Work Zone Alert** 🚧

Heads up! The **Eleventh Street and Grant Line Road Roundabout Enhancement Project** is underway. Starting **August 26th** and continuing for the next 4 weeks, expect construction activity in the area.

⏰ **Plan ahead** to avoid delays and consider using alternate routes.

🚗 **Drive with caution** when passing through this Active Work Zone. Your safety and our workers safety is our priority!

08/24/2024

The early stages of the 29th edition of the Crosstown Classic between West High and Tracy High looked a little different to the recent years gone by.

08/23/2024

On August 22, 2024 around 3:08pm Tracy PD officers responded to a Flock ALPR alert of a stolen vehicle from Stockton that had entered our city. Patrol officers located it near 11th St/Corral Hollow Rd and attempted to stop it. The driver refused to stop and led officers on a short pursuit. Officers were able to disable the stolen vehicle using a PIT maneuver at Lauriana Ln/Tennis Ln but the driver still refused to surrender.

After unsuccessful negotiations with the suspect, our SWAT team deployed chemical agents and a police K9 to ultimately take her into custody. 38-year-old Sofia Fermin (from Stockton) was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries and later booked into the San Joaquin County Jail for numerous offenses surrounding the incident.

08/21/2024

We are saddened to report the victim of this hit-and-run incident, 38-year-old Akminder Singh of Tracy, CA, succumbed to his injuries yesterday. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the victim during this incredibly difficult time.

The Tracy Police Department is committed to bringing justice to those responsible for this tragedy. Our officers are working tirelessly to investigate and apprehend the individual(s) involved in this incident. We ask that anyone with information about this incident, no matter how small, come forward to assist in our investigation. Together, we can seek justice for the victim and their loved ones.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Motor Officer Alberto Perez at (209) 831-6634 or contact the Tracy Police Department at (209) 831-6550. You can also make an anonymous tip to Tracy Crime Stoppers at (209) 831-4847 or by texting “TIPTPD” and your message to 274637.

08/20/2024

Update: The California Highway Patrol has confirmed that a 39-year-old man died in the crash and a 58-year-old woman sustained a broken leg. More details to come at www.tracypress.com

08/19/2024

Both lanes of Highway 132 are closed because of a major crash. 132 will be closed at Koster Road and at Interstate 5. There is no time given when they will reopen the roadway so please use caution when driving in the area and expect delays.

08/19/2024

During the morning hours of Sunday August 18, 2024, Officer Hostetler and Officer Daniel were dispatched to the AM/PM near Tracy Bl./Valpico Rd. for a report of a male passed out in a vehicle. Following the investigation, officers found 28-year-old Wayne Haro Jr. was driving under the influence of alcohol while a three-year-old child was asleep in the back seat and he had a loaded handgun between his legs. Haro was arrested for DUI, child endangerment and various fi****ms related offenses.

08/18/2024

‼️‼️The roadway is now open. Thank you for your patience. More information about the incident to follow in the coming days. ‼️‼️

🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚨 Due to an ongoing traffic investigation, W Grant Line Road between Lincoln Boulevard and O'Hara Drive is closed to through traffic. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes to avoid delays.

08/14/2024

08/13/2024

On August 10, 2024, at around 9:16 p.m., the Tracy Police Department responded to multiple reports of an individual attempting to attack family members in the 1200 block of Pickford Court.

Based on information gathered from the family, the suspect, identified as Julio Plascencia (29 years old from Tracy), had brandished a knife at multiple family members and was attempting to stab them. During the initial investigation, it was found that Plascencia is currently on parole for a previous assault with a deadly weapon incident. Patrol Officers worked diligently and began making announcements in an attempt to get Plascencia to exit the residence while also using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as drones, to look over the location in the event that Plascencia attempted to escape. Due to the seriousness of the crime and Plascencia’s refusal to surrender, the Tracy Police Department’s Crisis Response Unit (SWAT, Crisis Negotiation Team, and Tactical Dispatchers) responded to take over the incident. After continuous efforts by the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) to get Plascencia to surrender, SWAT successfully deployed chemical agents into the residence, leading to Plascencia exiting the home. Through de-escalation tactics and less lethal force options, Plascencia was taken into custody.

Plascencia was arrested for PC 245(A)(1) – Assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, PC 148(A)(1) – Resisting arrest, and PC 243(A) - Battery and booked into the San Joaquin County Jail.

08/13/2024

South San Joaquin County Fire Authority released some video and photos of Monday's tire fire just north of Tracy.

08/12/2024

A tire fire has been reported on Tracy Boulevard near Grimes Road at about 3 p.m. Monday, sending up a plume of black smoke visible from Tracy. Updates to follow as they become available.

08/06/2024

On August 5, 2024, at around 8:30 p.m., the Tracy Police Department responded to a reported domestic violence incident in the 100 block of West Carlton Way. During the initial investigation, officers determined that the suspect, Saul Velasquez (30 years old from Tracy), had committed an act of felony domestic violence against a former significant other who had a temporary restraining order against Velasquez.

Based on information gathered from the victim, officers quickly worked to surround the residence that Velasquez was believed to have retreated into. As officers began making announcements in an attempt to get Velasquez to exit the residence, three adults exited the residence, while Velasquez remained inside. Due to the seriousness of the crime and Velasquez’s refusal to surrender, the Tracy Police Department’s Crisis Response Unit (SWAT, Crisis Negotiation Team, and Tactical Dispatchers) responded to take over the incident. After obtaining warrants for Velasquez, SWAT successfully deployed chemical agents, leading to Velasquez’s surrender.

Velasquez was arrested for PC 273.5 – Corporal injury on spouse/partner, PC 273.6 – Violating a Restraining, Protective or Stay Away Order, and PC 148(a)(1) - Resisting Arrest and booked into the San Joaquin County Jail.

This is an ongoing investigation, if you have any information, contact Detective Badr Fayyaz at [email protected] or (209) 831-6966. To provide an anonymous tip, contact Tracy Crime Stoppers by calling (209) 831-4847 or by texting “TIPTPD” and your message to CRIMES (274637).

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact Chest of Hope at (209) 259-5552, the San Joaquin County Family Justice Center at (209) 468-2600 or SJCFamilyJusticeCenter.com, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at +1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233) or by texting “START” to 88788.

08/05/2024

Students across the Tracy Unified School District headed back to class this morning to start the 2024-25 school year.
West High leadership helped welcome classmates back to school with the annual walk across the red carpet as they arrived to campus.
Freshmen at Tracy High got a hand from upperclassmen during the Link Crew freshman orientation held Friday morning to get them ready for their first day of high school
Students in the Jefferson and Banta school districts also returned to class today with the Lammersville Unified School District starting their school year tomorrow and New Jerusalem School District students beginning class on Wednesday.

08/02/2024

07/30/2024

On July 29, 2024, at about 5:29 PM, the Tracy Police Department (TPD) Communication Center received reports of a solo motorcycle collision near Tracy Hills Drive and Cappo Way. Tracy Police Officers, South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA), and American Medical Response (AMR) units arrived at the scene shortly.

Upon arrival, officers found an adult male, identified as Asim Imran (20 years old from Tracy), who is thought to have collided with a light pole in the area, sustaining severe injuries. Unfortunately, due to the extent of his injuries, Imran was pronounced deceased at the scene by SSJCFA and AMR personnel. The Tracy Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit was notified and responded to the scene to take over the investigation.

The collision is currently under investigation by the Tracy Police Department Traffic Safety Unit. Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to contact Officer David Allen at [email protected] or (209) 831-6691.

07/26/2024

A 75-acre fire swept through dry grass off Lammers Road and Western Pacific Way this afternoon pushed along by afternoon winds. Crews let the fast moving fire burn itself out, bordered by roads and an orchard. Crews were called back to scene at around 5:45 p.m. for a report of railroad ties along the tracks that were smoldering.

07/26/2024

[update] near I 580 E X N Flynn Rd in the Altamont (Alameda County) is now 100 acres and 0% contained. The fire is wind driven and terrain is making for difficult access. In unified command with Alameda County Fire Department

07/25/2024

On July 23, 2024, around 8:11 p.m., Special Enforcement Team (SET) Officer Molina and Officer Ortega conducted a traffic enforcement stop near South Central Avenue and West Mt. Oso Avenue. During the investigation, the driver, Jacob Diaz (19 years old from Tracy), appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, causing him to fail Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST), as well a warrant for his arrest from the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office for a previous driving under the influence related incident.

A search of Diaz's vehicle revealed a loaded, non-serialized gun. He was arrested for his warrant, driving under the influence (DUI), and multiple weapons charges. Diaz was then booked into the San Joaquin County Jail without incident.

07/20/2024

A two-alarm grass fire burned near businesses of Chrisman Road earlier this afternoon. No structures were involved but a business with pallets was threatened. Crews were able to pour water on the flames as they reached the pallets and keep the fire under control. No cause has been given for the fire.

07/19/2024

🚨 UPDATE: On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, shortly before 3:00 pm, detectives assigned to the Tracy Police Department's Special Investigation Unit spotted Jose Rodriguez-Remigio leave his residence in the area of Winston Court and Colony Drive. With assistance from the Special Enforcement Team (SET), Rodriguez-Remigio was arrested without incident and booked into San Joaquin County Jail.

On July 18, 2024, at around 8:50 p.m., the Tracy Police Department responded to a domestic violence incident in the area of Winston Court and Colony Drive. During the initial investigation, officers determined that the suspect, Jose Rodriguez-Remigio (41-year-old from Tracy), had committed an act of felony domestic violence and child endangerment, that led to the victims being transported to a local hospital for treatment, and later released.

Witnesses at the scene provided statements that led officers to believe that Rodriguez-Remigio had fled into a nearby residence and barricaded himself inside. Due to the seriousness of the crime and Rodriguez-Remigio’s refusal to surrender, the Tracy Police Department’s Crisis Response Unit (SWAT, Crisis Negotiation Team, and Tactical Dispatchers) responded to take over the incident. Officers ultimately entered the residence after obtaining warrants for Rodriguez-Remigio, to find that he had fled out the back of the property before officers arrived.

Rodriguez-Remigio currently has a felony warrant for domestic violence and child endangerment. If anyone has any information about his whereabouts, please contact Tracy PD at (209) 831-6550. To provide an anonymous tip, contact Tracy Crime Stoppers by calling (209) 831-4847 or by texting “TIPTPD” and your message to CRIMES (274637).

Rodriguez-Remigio is described as a Hispanic male, 5'9" tall, weighing 184 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

07/17/2024

07/16/2024

The Tracy Chamber of Commerce is excited to sponsor Tracy Unified School District for their New Teacher Mixer event happening on Tuesday, July 23rd.

Please join us in supporting our Unified School District & New incoming teachers by donating well-appreciated schools/teachers supplies for their goody bags 😊

Now Accepting:
📌Notebooks/Composition Books
📌 #2 Pencils/Markers/Crayons/Color Pencils/Pens
📌Folders
📌Erasers, Glue/Glue Sticks/Sticky Notes
📌Expo Markers/Teacher Supplies

Donations are due by Thursday, July 18th, 5:00pm.
You may drop off donations at the Tracy Chamber Office located:
223 E. 10th Street, Tracy, CA.

The Tracy Chamber of Commerce & Tracy Unified School District greatly appreciates your support in paving the road to success for our students. If you have any questions, please call (209) 835-2131.