Crime

Stanislaus County Auto Theft Suspects (12/03/16)

Melissa Lynn Russell, 35, of Modesto, arrested on Nov. 23, 2016, by the California Highway Patrol (Modesto)
Melissa Lynn Russell, 35, of Modesto, arrested on Nov. 23, 2016, by the California Highway Patrol (Modesto)

Nine people were arrested on suspicion of auto theft in Stanislaus County from Nov. 17-23.


SUSPECT: Vanessa Renee Riojas, 33, of Modesto

DAY ARRESTED: Nov. 18

ARRESTING AGENCY: Modesto Police Department

CHARGES: Vehicle theft, receiving known stolen vehicle, false or fraudulent representation


SUSPECT: Stephanie Marie McCarthy, 32, of Winton

DAY ARRESTED: Nov. 20

ARRESTING AGENCY: California Highway Patrol (Modesto)

CHARGES: Vehicle theft, attempt to receive property


SUSPECT: Michael Luis Guajardo, 25, of Turlock

DAY ARRESTED: Nov. 20

ARRESTING AGENCY: California Highway Patrol (Modesto)

CHARGES: Vehicle theft, attempt to receive property, possession of unlawful paraphernalia


SUSPECT: David Fannon, 21, transient

DAY ARRESTED: Nov. 21

ARRESTING AGENCY: Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department (Riverbank)

CHARGES: Auto theft, attempt to receive property, flight from a traffic stop, possession of burglary tools, receiving known stolen vehicle, selling marijuana, possession of controlled substance


SUSPECT: Harrold Fannon, 23, transient

DAY ARRESTED: Nov. 21

ARRESTING AGENCY: Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department (Riverbank)

CHARGES: Vehicle theft, receiving known stolen vehicle


SUSPECT: Curtis Herbert Tipton, 53, of Turlock

DAY ARRESTED: Nov. 22

ARRESTING AGENCY: Turlock Police Department

CHARGES: Vehicle theft, driving with/under a suspended license, DUI alcohol/drugs with bodily injury


SUSPECT: William James Gradford, 45, transient

DAY ARRESTED: Nov. 22

ARRESTING AGENCY: Modesto Police Department

CHARGES: Robbery, willful harm or injury to child, auto theft, battery, robbery


SUSPECT: Rudy Phillip Guzman, 44, of Ceres

DAY ARRESTED: Nov. 22

ARRESTING AGENCY: Ceres Police Department

CHARGES: Vehicle theft, attempt to receive property, probation violation


SUSPECT: Melissa Lynn Russell, 35, of Modesto

DAY ARRESTED: Nov. 23

ARRESTING AGENCY: California Highway Patrol (Modesto)

CHARGES: Vehicle theft, theft or extortion involving motor vehicle/trailer, evading police with disregard for safety, probation violation, flash incarceration

This story was originally published December 2, 2016 at 5:28 PM with the headline "Stanislaus County Auto Theft Suspects (12/03/16)."

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