Fresno Leader

Homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a father and son for their roles in a recent murder.

Both suspects, who share the same name of Javier Medina, have been booked into the Fresno County Jail. The 61-year-old Medina faces a charge of accessory to murder and had an outstanding warrant for child molestation. The 38-year-old Medina faces a charge of murder.

Shortly before 8:30 am on Friday, July 5, 2024, deputies were dispatched to check on an injured person near Shields and Fairfax Avenues, just outside of Mendota. Upon arrival, deputies were directed to a cornfield where they found a deceased man later identified as 37-year-old Antonio Torres Ochoa of Mendota.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene to begin their investigation. Detectives developed information that identified 38-year-old Javier Medina, also known as Juju, as the primary suspect. Detectives visited his home, executed a search warrant, and arrested Medina for murder. An additional search warrant was then served at his father’s home in Mendota. Detectives subsequently arrested 61-year-old Javier Medina for being an accessory to the murder. This is considered an isolated incident where the victim and suspects knew each other. Detectives continue to work to determine a motive.

Although arrests have been made, anyone with additional information about this case is asked to contact Sheriff’s Detectives Jesse Gloria at (559) 600-8217 or Oscar Iniguez at (559) 600-8201 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or www.valleycrimestoppers.org. Individuals will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Reference case #24-7654.