Deputies from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrested Armando Lopez, 44, of Parlier, and held him in the Fresno County Jail. Lopez faces 10 felony charges, including possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon, negligent discharge of a firearm, and evading law enforcement. His bail was set at $290,000, which he posted, resulting in his release. He is due in court on April 7, 2025.
On March 21, at 2:45 a.m., deputies responded to reports of gunshots on E. Redondo Ave. in Del Rey. Shots were reportedly fired at an apartment complex from a gray Chevrolet Suburban, but no injuries were reported. Deputies pursued the vehicle after it failed to stop, reaching speeds of up to 90 mph before crashing into an orchard near S. McCall and E. Parlier Avenues. Lopez attempted to flee but was apprehended.
A search of the vehicle yielded two unregistered short-barrel AR-15 style pistols and several hundred rounds of ammunition. Lopez, a convicted felon, is not permitted to possess firearms, and all recovered weapons were unregistered and privately manufactured, known as “Ghost Guns.”
The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with additional information about Armando Lopez to contact them at (559) 600-3111. Crime Stoppers can also be reached at (559) 498-7867 or www.valleycrimestoppers.org. Informants may remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward. Reference case number is #25-2946.
