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NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: August 02, 2017
Modesto Police Department
Media Relations Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
600 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Author: Detective Jamie Demings

Modesto, CA – Modesto Police Property Crimes Detectives made an arrest on Tuesday during an ongoing investigation into an attempted residential burglary.

The case started July 23rd when a Modesto resident was notified by his alarm company of a possible break in. The victim had video of the suspects and he called the police. The suspects had stolen packages from the front porch of the home. They had also kicked the front door in an attempt to get into the house. The front door was damaged, but it appears the alarm prevented the burglary.

Modesto PD Property Crimes Detective Ray Bennett distributed images of the suspects to local law enforcement. Officer Matthew Ponce of Modesto Police Department recognized one of the suspects as a juvenile he had contacted recently. Through investigation Detective Bennett was then able to positively identify the suspect, as well as a second adult suspect.

This morning at 8:30 A.M. the adult suspect, identified as 35-year-old Darvel Blackwell, went to the Stanislaus County Probation office to check in where he was met by Detective Bennett and arrested for attempted burglary, conspiracy, and parole violation. Blackwell is originally from the Los Angeles area and is currently on parole out of that area. He was recently allowed to re-locate to Modesto.

The second suspect has not been arrested, but is currently wanted. His information is not being released due to his age.

If you have any information regarding these incidents, please call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters may also text information to Crime Stoppers at 274637. Just type “TIP704” along with your message.

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