Local Government News
Registered sex offender arrested for possession of child abuse material
Detectives from the Fresno County Sheriff's office have apprehended 34-year-old Brandon Borges of Kingsburg on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material. Borges, a registered sex offender previously convicted for committing lewd and lascivious acts with a minor under 14, was taken into custody and booked into the Fresno County Jail. His bail was set at $40,000, which he has since posted and secured his release.
Motorcycle gang leader arrested on arson and illegal weapons charges
Detectives from the Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium (MAGEC) have apprehended 39-year-old Thomas Qualls of Sanger, who is currently held in Fresno County Jail. Qualls faces charges of arson and possession of firearms and ammunition by a felon, with bail set at $337,000.