Federal officials blasted California leaders over the state’s sanctuary policies after revealing that the man accused of killing two women and a baby in Modesto was not turned over to ICE after a prior arrest.

Joaquin Escoto, 28, appeared in custody Monday afternoon before Judge Robert B. Westbrook in Stanislaus County Superior Court. Escoto is charged with three counts of murder in the deaths of 54-year-old Maria Silvia Nuñez-Villalobos, her daughter, 23-year-old Fabiola Gonzalez-Nuñez, and 2-week-old Mateo Gonzalez.

A suspect, who is believed to be a resident of the home and the father of a toddler found "uninjured" at the crime scene, now faces multiple charges

A person has died after an alleged assault in Modesto, police said. The reported assault was in the area of Monterey and Thrasher avenues, according to the Modesto Police Department. Video: Damp, cool conditions with isolated shower chances Thursday The victim died from their injuries,

Modesto police investigate a homicide after finding an assault victim who later died at the scene. Stay updated on this case.

The incident is in the airport neighborhood.

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