Four individuals have been taken into custody in Modesto following an incident of assault and kidnapping, as reported by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office. On October 14, deputies were called to the 1100 block of Chicago Ave around 5:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a male being attacked. The Sheriff's Air Support Unit played a pivotal role, spotting the getaway vehicles, which allowed ground units to promptly apprehend the suspects attempting to flee the scene.
According to the Sheriff’s Office social media post, the victim, who was working outside his residence at the time of the assault, was physically confronted and assaulted by the group. They then tried to violently drag him towards a vehicle, threatening his life. Recognizing one of the assailants from a previous disagreement, the victim was able to provide a key identification leading to the suspects' capture. He was later taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover fully from his injuries.
Detectives from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of the Sheriff's Office joined the case to further the investigation. The four suspects now face serious felony charges, including kidnapping, criminal threats, assault with a deadly weapon, and conspiracy, in addition to home invasion. They have been booked at the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center with bails set high, between $650,000 and $1,000,000.
The Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the community for any additional details that could assist in the ongoing investigation. They encourage those with information to come forward and contact the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office at (209) 525-7114. Alternatively, individuals wishing to remain anonymous can directly send a tip to the Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers at (866) 602-7463.
