Fresno County
Recent News About Fresno County
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Fresno County opens new West Annex Jail replacing old facility
On Tuesday, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office and the County of Fresno announced the opening of the new West Annex Jail.
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Deputies arrest suspect in church burglary; stolen items recovered
Deputies have apprehended Guadalupe Corrales, a 38-year-old resident of Fresno.
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U.S. Marine charged with contacting minors; court appearance set for November
Detectives from the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested a U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, Philip Rodriguez, on charges related to contacting minors for sexual purposes.
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Detectives seek public help in solving Kingsburg man's murder from August 2021
Homicide detectives from the Fresno County Sheriff's Office are seeking assistance from the public to resolve the 2021 murder case of Shawn Vigo, a 23-year-old resident of Kingsburg.
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Fresno County CAL-ID RAN Policy Board meeting set for November
A public meeting of the Fresno County CAL-ID RAN Policy Board is scheduled for Friday, November 1, 2024, at 10:00 am.
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Suspects face charges for Adams Market robbery and Amazon van carjacking
Property crimes detectives have arrested Jose Munoz Trujillo, 37, from Fresno, and Joshua Garcia, 33, from Porterville.
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Two suspects arrested for armed robbery at Adams Market
Property crimes detectives have apprehended two individuals in connection with a robbery at Adams Market. Daniel Manzo, 20, and Jose Munoz Trujillo, 37, both from Fresno, were taken into custody and booked into the Fresno County Jail.
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Fresno man arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material
Fresno County Sheriff's detectives have taken Seth Andrew Mattocks, a 40-year-old resident of Fresno, into custody. He faces felony charges for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and is currently held at the Fresno County Jail without bail eligibility.
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Fresno man charged after deadly crash kills two sisters
Deputies have arrested Adam Canales, 18, from Fresno. He is charged with evading police and vehicular manslaughter following a crash that resulted in the deaths of two sisters, Mang Yang, 25, and Eliza Yang, 18. Additionally, Canales faces an infraction for driving with alcohol in his system while being underage.
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Detectives investigate robberies in Easton; search for suspects continues
Property crimes detectives are investigating two robberies in the Easton area. The connection between the two incidents remains uncertain.
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Deputies recover stolen shade trailer intended for farmworkers
Deputies have apprehended Vernon Wells, 58, of Fresno, in connection with the theft of an agricultural shade trailer. The suspect has been booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges including auto theft, possession of stolen property, and vandalism.
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Fresno police arrest four men in major drug bust near local high school
Narcotics detectives from the Fresno County Sheriff's Office have arrested four individuals and confiscated a significant quantity of drugs, firearms, and cash from a property near a high school in Fresno. This action followed a tip received from Valley Crime Stoppers about alleged illegal drug sales in an open setting.
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Silvino Serrano's death in Parlier ruled as homicide
Homicide detectives are investigating the death of 63-year-old Silvino Serrano, which has been ruled a homicide. The incident occurred in Parlier, where Serrano was found injured in a yard on S. Zediker Ave., just south of Adams Ave., around 6:30 am on Friday, September 20th. Deputies and emergency medical services arrived at the scene and determined that Serrano was deceased.
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Seven arrests made following shooting investigation involving local high school students
Detectives with the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (ViCAT) have arrested five high school students and two adults in relation to a shooting investigation that began on August 21.
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Sheriff's memorial auction and dinner set for November
The 2nd Annual Sheriff’s Memorial Auction & Dinner will be held at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District on Friday, November 1, 2024, starting at 4:00 pm. Tickets are $100 each. The event will feature live and silent auctions, which include firearms, outdoor activities, sporting goods and more. Attendees must be 18 or older.
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Fresno County Sheriff’s Jeep Rescue Unit plans fundraiser for October
The Fresno County Sheriff's Jeep Rescue Unit is organizing a fundraiser on Saturday, October 5th, at Landmark Square, located at 735 Third Street in Clovis. The event will commence at 5:00 pm and feature a dinner and dance. Tickets can be purchased through the following link: https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_a164782e.
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Valley Crime Stoppers offers reward for tips leading to Fentanyl dealer arrests
Valley Crime Stoppers has launched an initiative to combat Fentanyl distribution in Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties by partnering with local law enforcement agencies. The organization is offering a $1,000 reward for anonymous tips that lead to the arrest of Fentanyl dealers.
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Three McLane High School students arrested following gang-related shooting incident
Detectives with the Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium (MAGEC) have arrested three students from McLane High School in Fresno. The students have been booked into juvenile hall and are facing gun-related charges.
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Detectives search for pickup truck linked to Sanger homicide
Homicide detectives are searching for a GMC or Chevrolet pickup truck that may have played a role in a homicide on March 2, 2024.
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Former Fresno County sheriff Richard Pierce dies at age 80
On Wednesday, August 21, Richard Pierce passed away peacefully with his family at his side. He was 80 years old.