Sheriff’s Office Investigates Homicide in Modesto 
On September 10, 2025, at about 3:42 P.M., the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding a body found in the 1400 block of Pauline Ave., Modesto.
Once Deputies arrived, they located Gilbert Bejaran, a 52-year-old hispanic male, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. This incident was determined to be a homicide. The circumstances surrounding this incident are unknown. Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit are currently investigating this incident and will provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Tinajero at 209-652-3424 or provide an anonymous tip by calling Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers at (866) 602-7463.
Address/Location
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
250 Hackett Road
Modesto, CA 95358
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 209-567-4401