1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. FRESNO, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE) - A woman has been arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of her teenage sister and newborn niece, according to the Fresno Police Department. The victim, a woman, was later identified as 30 year old Missy Hernandez of Fresno. Yarelly Solorio-Rivera is accused of shooting and killing her sister and infant niece, the district attorney's office said. "The suspect fired multiple shots and then fled the area . You can contact Liz at liz.juarez@gvwire.com, After 32 homicides in 2018, Fresno had more than twice that number in 2020 and again in 2021. A man, 23, was arrested after he open fired on his family while they were exchanging Christmas gifts, killing his grandmother and one other. On February 24, he was arrested during a traffic stop in Riverside. Stretch of Highway 168 in Fresno County foothills to remain closed. We continue to focus our efforts on addressing and preventing violent crime through intelligence-led proactive policing, investigation, and the assistance of our public.. Fresno County detectives need the public's help to solve four separate teen shooting deaths, including a 14-year-old girl in Orange Cove. Credit. Fresno, California. 2 hours ago. At least 1 dead near scene of reported shots fired in Fresno. Housing costs have triggered a population growth that has prompted the development of new recreational areas, nightlife venues and an eclectic dining scene. Investigation ongoing, Valley Childrens annual Kids Day fundraiser is back. "You start with something basic and then and then you grow, and then make it bigger. Los Angeles. Heres how the chase played out, Renewed interest by potential partners delayed Madera hospitals bankruptcy filing, This wickedly cool home was once a train station and it could be yours. That was our concern.". Gavin Newsom addressed the organized shoplifting sprees attracting widespread attention. KMPH Fox 26 is the Central Valley's news leader, covering Fresno, California and the surrounding area, including Clovis, Madera, Hanford, Visalia, Biola, Kerman . This story was originally published January 16, 2023, 6:26 PM. This will continue to be a primary focus of my administration as well as our police chief, crime will go down.. "As alleged in the federal complaint, the three pipe bombings that are charged all damaged vehicles that are involved in interstate commerce," said US Attorney Phil Talbert. John was born to John . It remains 0 percent contained. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man is facing federal and state charges in connection to a series of bombing incidents across Fresno. We want to make it easier for applicants to become police officers especially for females, said Balderrama. person confronted the young man and teenage girl as they stood near the street," the sheriff's office said in a news release. Police believe Scott Anderson, 44, is the culprit behind the bombings, which included the explosion of a Fresno County probation vehicle. A jury in West Virginia on Tuesday voted to convict a 43-year-old man of multiple feloniesincluding murderfor killing his girlfriend's 15-year-old daughter in May 2019. We have seen the unintended consequences of Prop 47s weakening of our theft laws and I believe California voters are ready to make their voices heard on this issue again.. Fire officials reported that two people have suffered burn injuries and a number of structures are threatened. On Tuesday, police said that 44-year-old Scott Anderson was arrested for seven incidents that started on December 13. Six suspects were arrested in connection with a mass shooting in Fresno in November that left four dead. (Fresno Police Department) Noah Golding, 17, and Nicole . #141 in Best Places to Live. Good Sports: Father, son duo coaching basketball at Merced College. News, Latest Suspect arrested for deadly air rifle shooting in Merced, police say . Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Fresno, Valley likely to lose drought label by April. Check out their new restaurant in Fresno, This Fresno brewery and restaurant is opening its fourth location. When could, Shaver Lake residents battle several feet of snow, Hearing explosions near Fresnos airport this weekend? He also faces federal charges in three of the bombings. Email: OnYourSide@cbsfresno.com. Local Education Not all businesses report petty thefts and shoplifting, and have not done so for years, said Dooley. "We can't say that for certain. . Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:04 AM PST. Minutes. Poverty/Justice, California At this point, we cannot say that the motivation was a hate crime or whether the victims were targeted because of their race,"said Balderrama. San Francisco saw the largest increase, by 16.9%. Fresno is safer than 9% of the cities in the United States. Four of Anderson's associates were also arrested on a slew of charges ranging from possession of bomb-making materials, being a felon in possession of firearms, and the distribution of methamphetamine. Because if the crime has no punishment, theres no deterrence for people to commit it. Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp. He was treated and released. and property crime in many counties increased as well. The neighbor knocked down the door and found Colvin on the ground a short distance away. Phone: 559-761-0383. Central Coast man sentenced to 435 years to life for . While statewide 2021 crimes rates are being tabulated, a report by the California Policy Lab indicated that while crime rose slightly in 2020, they are much lower than the rates of the 1980s and 90s. The Fresno County Sheriff's Office said deputies arrived and found two people with gunshot wounds. Fresno County District Attorney Lisa A. Smittcamp speaks at a news conference on Friday announcing the arrests of 14 people allegedly tied to gang activity, including Christina Lopez. The Fresno Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a series of bombing incidents in Fresno. Yes, it is.". 0:40. . She later decided to go to the hospital. Fresno Police Departments 2020 and 2021 Crime Rate Data. 1:33. FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/FOX26) A woman was arrested after officials say she led law enforcement on a chase that ended in a crash Friday afternoon in Fresno. Water. 47. 1:02. On Tuesday, Fresno County Sheriffs dispatchers took a call regarding a child who may have been subjected to sexual abuse at school. Prosecutors say he threatened a former city attorney. Latest News, Around Town Most notably, auto theft fell from 14,978 in 2020 to 2,998 through the end of November in 2021. In 13 countiesincluding 2 of the 15 largestthe property crime rate jumped by at least 10%. with brown eyes and black hair. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Fresno, CA local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and other items of interest in the community and nearby towns. We cannot put up with this anymore, said Balderrama. See the latest announcement from the Fresno County Sheriff's Office. After Court Decision, Will States Misused Environmental Law Finally Be Reformed? No arrests have been made in these cases, so help from the public is desperately needed, Fresno County sheriffs spokesman Tony Botti wrote in a message to the media on Wednesday. Police, FBI probe links to hate groups, Federal judge issues new charges for Goshen massacre suspect in Operation Nightmare, Model agency pushed performers into prostitution and porn, California prosecutors say, Three dogs stabbed to death in pretty heinous animal cruelty case, Fresno police say. Wanted Suspects. (GV Wire/ Jesse Buglione). You do not have to give your name as everything is ANONYMOUS AND CRIME STOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $3,000 for a tip leading to an arrest. Driver hits parked cars, then runs, Fresno police say. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Just 20 miles north of the area is Millerton Lake, a popular recreational area with fishing, boating and picnic areas. We need stronger laws to hold people accountable and make people responsible for their behaviors and deter people from committing crimes, said Smittcamp. Fresno faced the biggest jump, by 24.1%.. . Thats the situation Fresno County homicide investigators face in the shooting deaths of four teenagers this year two in Orange Cove and two in Parlier. Its history is the story of the Valley, Support my work with a digital subscription, Driver hits parked cars, then runs, Fresno police say. And if you have a reentry program and some kind of control and help, you can work that, but on the other hand, now weve got all these people committing break-ins, snatch and grab, shooting up heroin on the street, and they just walk out. Man arrested in connection to January murder in Turlock. The coroner identified the person as 28-year-old Michael Kerns. And so are the street-side volunteers, Authorities investigating shooting in Fresno County. Detectives had been working to find Gutierrez since last Friday. 15,136 talking about this. Thus, it is stepping up efforts to recruit female officers and officers of color. This occurred while she was sitting in her car, talking with her boyfriend who was outside of the vehicle. Snow-stranded visitors and staff rescued from mountain communities in Fresno . A bulletin was issued to all law enforcement agencies to look out for the suspects vehicle. Another study found that a familys probability of being poor is 40% greater if the father is incarcerated. 37. After almost 7 years of service to our Clovis community, we would like to congratulate K9 Corda on his []. Heres where and when, Sierra mountains are encased in snow, transforming many of us into inconsiderate jerks | Opinion, A longtime teriyaki restaurant is opening in Clovis. Lawrence Jones used a stolen .357-caliber magnum, four-shot derringer handgun to kill two men at his place of work, the Valley Protein meat-processing plant in central Fresno, police said. Tulare County Supervisor Eddie Valero said in a statement that todays tragic incident in Goshen is everyones worst nightmare. The preliminary investigation shows a single person confronted the young man and teenage girl as they stood near the street, the sheriffs office said in a news release. The arrests were made thanks to an undercover effort called Operation H.O.O.K. Fresno police in California arrested two people this week for the September killings of 18-year-old Yanelly Solorio-Rivera and her three-week-old daughter, Celine -- and Yanelly's sister is one of . Court documents indicate, 50-year-old Alma Sanchez of Fresno distributed methamphetamine on two occasions to a co-conspirator, who then immediately . Cops look for man. Top row from left are Johnny Xiong, 25; Pao Vang, 30, and Jhovanny Delgado, 19. At her hearing in Fresno County Superior Court on Thursday, March 2, 2023, 39-year-old Lisa Spoors was taken back into custody. $26.98. Detectives shared this information with the Fresno Police Department and both agencies began to actively search for the vehicle. Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino is taking action to fight the fentanyl crisis right here in the Valley. The four defendants in the case are allegedly members of the Mongolian Boys Society gang who were carrying out a revenge shooting against one of its gang rivals, the Asian Crips. Fresno, CA NewsCSU Fresno State: Three Creative Writing Alumni Publish Debut Books In 2022; Two people taken to a hospital, Bonnaroo vows to stay champion of self-expression despite Tennessee drag show ban, $754.6 million Powerball winner identified as Washington woman. One of the biggest debates in Fresno and other California cities again is about public safety. Parke is described as black, 510, 185 lbs. The case drew national attention because federal authorities had lodged an immigration detainer against the suspect. 160,000 at-Home COVID Testing Kits Coming for Fresno County Students. The bar owner was shot, too, but survived. However, in Fresno, there was little improvement in the one crime that dominates the news. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Fresno Councilman Nelson Orlando Esparza has been charged with attempted extortion. Local When they arrived on []. California Politics. ABC30 Central CA | Action News. FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) A man was arrested in Fresno Friday afternoon after fleeing a collision into a nearby neighborhood, according to the Fresno Police Department. Great resource for me. The massacre in Tulare County early Monday morning that left six people dead including a 17-year-old mother and her 6-month-old baby dead adds to the list of . Ohio band member and family members dead in murder-suicide: police. Diablo State Park keep out visitors eager to see snow, Watch: Connecticut teacher rescues unconscious driver from burning car, Security guard attacked after recording burglary suspects in Oakland. Carrasco stopped and approached the suspect, who fired several shots, striking Carrasco and allegedly killing him. Hes been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Local Education Lastly, Dyer says, Fresnos understaffed police department is handcuffed by an inability to fill vacancies in a timely matter. . Man accused of killing 3 Kentucky officers and police K-9 dies in jail, sheriff says. Fresno News. A lack of public support for law enforcement is also a contributing factor, says Dyer. To report illegal fireworks there, call dispatch at (559) 324-2800. 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Police responded to a 911 call about a child-custody dispute on March 12 of that year. FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A man was arrested in Fresno Friday afternoon after fleeing a collision into a nearby neighborhood, according to the Fresno Police Department. Members of the public may submit comments through Teams during the allotted time of the meeting. Its hard to pin down, but gang violence is a big factor as it has been for decades officials say. In a media interview last month, Gov. "The people of the state of California will be filing, have filed a criminal complaint alleging 4 different defendants for the actions we have been speaking about that occurred in January and February of 2023," said Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp. Stretch of Highway 168 in Fresno County foothills to remain closed. We have exceeded 70 homicides in each of the past two years, again, unacceptable, said Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer. What about when we go out to shop? Fresno Police Paco Balderrama said there was no reason to believe that the bombings were going to stop, leading to quick action. Driver hits parked cars, then runs, Fresno police say. Whats contributing to the rise in homicides? The search is on for the person that started a fire at a Little Caesars Pizza in southeast Fresno. . Investigation ongoing. (Hands Off Our Kids) which ran Wednesday through Friday. from. The Fresno County Sheriffs Office reported that auto thefts rose 25%, vehicle part thefts 59%, and shoplifting 18% from 2020. The answer is complicated, and not easily explained in sound bites or on social media. The Sheriffs Office is requesting state funding for Law Enforcement on Off Highway Trails. "On January the 8th of 2023 detectives from the northwest policing district responded to 3560 west San Jose avenue for a pipe bomb detonation under a vehicle," said Balderrama. Property crime rose in 24 counties in 2021including 7 of the 15 largest. NewsNow brings you the latest news from the world's most trusted sources on Fresno, a city which is located in California. "It became apparent very quickly that the suspect or suspects in this case were professing in skill level of making bombs and also their frequency," said Balderrama.