FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - A police officer who was critically wounded in a California shootout that left two others dead has been taken off life support.
Reedley police Officer Javier Bejar was wounded when he arrived to provide backup for Fresno County sheriff's deputies in Minkler.
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - The Fresno County sheriff has identified the homicide detective killed in a shootout while serving a search warrant at a mobile home park.
Sheriff Margaret Mims says 49-year-old Joel Wahlenmaier was a 12-year veteran of the force and a husband and father of two.
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP)
Authorities say two Fresno County deputies have been shot during an unspecified investigation in Northern California. Sheriff's spokesman Chris Curtice says he did not know the condition of the deputies who were shot Thursday, but they have both been taken to a hospital. Authorities say the... more »
A Fresno man, who hit and killed a man while driving under the influence, will not be charged with a felony DUI according to a spokesperson for the CHP.
49 year-old George Patton was driving his BMW southbound on highway 101, Saturday night, when investigators say 22 year-old, Ismael... more »
A California Men's Colony inmate who escaped Monday night is now back in custody, that's according to the Ventura County Star.
Special Agents reportedly tracked 34-year-old Bryan Sims to Fresno, where he was arrested. He will now be transferred to a higher-security prison and could face felony charges for... more »
A Fresno man is behind bars after police say he burglarized a home on the Central Coast.
Police say the burglary happened Thursday afternoon on the 500 block of North 11th Street in Grover Beach.
Police arrested 47-year-old Daniel Looper, of Fresno, Saturday afternoon in Grover Beach.
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