Police Drone Helps Nab Fresno Shoplifting Suspect
A 36-year-old woman was arrested after officers used a police drone to locate her following a reported theft in northeast Fresno.
Fresno Crime News
Across Fresno, coverage here takes in criminal activity, law enforcement operations, court proceedings and public safety measures. The reporting tracks incidents as they arise and monitors the systems tasked with responding to them.
Drug Crime
Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Stabbing
Authorities booked a 40-year-old man into jail following the death of Jose Alfredo Garcia.
Violence
Fresno Man Sentenced to Life for First-Degree Murder
Ashton Henry Dejean III receives a 51-year-to-life sentence after a fatal stabbing incident.
Accidents
Crash on Highway 41 Leaves Driver Hospitalized
A Nissan Versa struck a disabled Nissan Armada in Downtown Fresno early Saturday morning.
Sex Crimes
Live Poll
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Fresno Council Moves to Limit Sex Offender Group Homes
The Fresno City Council voted 6-0 to draft a new ordinance restricting the number of commercial group home units per district.
Property Crime
Suspects Steal Safe From Fresno Pizza Shop
Two suspects broke into Romeo's Pizza & Subs near Kings Canyon Road and Chestnut Avenue on October 17 and fled with a safe.
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Reporting here centers on law enforcement actions, investigations into criminal incidents, court trials and policy changes within the justice system. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, from downtown to the urban periphery. Variations in reporting often hinge on whether an incident is part of a broader trend or an isolated event involving city services. Police department staffing and the allocation of public safety resources are the factors that most frequently influence the nature of these stories.