Ceres CA – On 06-08-16 at approximately 1:57 p.m., deputies responded to the 2500 Block of Lynell Ave in Ceres for a person who had been stabbed. When deputies arrived they found 48 year-old Francisco Padilla of Modesto with a life-threatening injury and he was transported to the emergency room. When Padilla arrived to the hospital he was pronounced deceased.
Deputies on scene detained 53 year-old James Sandoval of Modesto during their initial investigation into the incident. Homicide detectives responded and late Wednesday afternoon Sandoval was identified as the suspect in their investigation. Sandoval was arrested and booked for murder. Detectives are not releasing any further details regarding their investigation.
If you have any information regarding this investigation please call Detective Gregory Buck at 209-525-7103.
If you have any tips, you can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Tipsters can also e-mail tips at http://www.modestopolice.com/CrimeStoppers, or text them to CRIMES (274637) by typing "Tip704" plus the message and be eligible for a cash reward
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