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A look at 2017 for Visalia Police as they build for the future
In the south Valley the Visalia Police Department released its 2017 annual report and tonight we're digging deeper into the crime stats. In this annual report the Visalia Police Department shows us its accomplishments and challenges from 2017. In 2018 the department is using new technology and enforcement tactics it believes will keep these streets even safer. → Read More
Fresno PD aims to keep stolen cars away from gangs
Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer praised his officers last week for bringing down the number of stolen cars to a level he hasn't seen in decades. Fresno police leaders hope it will begin to impact... → Read More
15-year-old accidentally shot in the head in southeast Fresno
A 15-year-old was accidentally shot in the head in southeast Fresno on Thursday, the Fresno Police Department said. → Read More
Sanger woman credits friend for saving her life
"My immediate thing was I pulled out my phone and called my mom and told her I love you and I don't know if I'm going to make it out," said Destene Albers. → Read More
'Heroic' man stops guy in Transformers mask robbing Fresno Starbucks
Dramatic video released by Fresno Police shows a customer step in to stop a robbery at a Fresno Starbucks Thursday night. The customer – and the suspect – were sent to the hospital. → Read More
Elm Fire under control, crews brace for what's next
Firefighters are confident they now have the upper hand on the Elm Fire burning near Coalinga, but fire crews say this fast moving fire is an example of why this could be a dangerous fire season. → Read More
Gang violence erupts in Hanford neighborhood
Hanford's Gang Task Force is on high alert after a shooting in a Hanford neighborhood Frriday night leaves two men in critical condition. The shooting happened near Scott and Redington Police say two men were gunned down in the street as the sun was going down by suspects on foot. Investigators say multiple shots were fired at around 7:15 hitting a 17-year-old boy and a man in his mid 30s. One… → Read More
New details about murdered security guard
Monument Security officials say the unarmed security guard shot and killed late Thursday night outside a Fresno Motel 6 was their employee, 25-year-old Carl Williams. His coworkers say he was a respected leader who liked to laugh and was always smiling. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says investigators are closing in on the suspect connected to the murder. → Read More
Officer involved shooting in Lemoore
Lemoore, Calif. - Update Lemoore Officer involved shooting suspect was transported to Adventist Medical Center where he died from his injuries. The suspect was identified as Dave Phoenix, 25 years of age. Tonight a multi agency team of investigators are working at the scene of an officer involved shooting on tribal land in Lemoore. Investigators say a man was shot by an officer near 17th and… → Read More
Madera County endures flooding, evacuations issued
Several areas of Madera County were hammered with rainfall that cause flooding and property damage Tuesday. → Read More
Bridge destroyed by storm in Mariposa County
Friday's stormy weather along Highway 41 and Highway 49 in the mountain area kept California Highway Patrol officers busy as they were keeping an eye on roadways and drivers. It turns out the back roads and even bridges are where officers found disaster. Rushing water-- overpowering roads and crumbling hillsides in Mariposa County. → Read More
Black ice causing mountain road crashes
First responders patrolling mountain highways say black ice is causing drivers to losing control and crash. Friday morning seven of these crashes were reported in the span of just 20 minutes. Anyone planning a drive up Highway 41 around the Oakhurst area needs to be prepared for black ice. With rain back in the forecast again this week it's a danger that's not going away anytime soon. → Read More
FPD boosts spirits of girl with Leukemia
We're learning more about a special visit from Fresno Police for a little girl battling Leukemia. Police officers not only spent time visiting with her, but they also brought a surprise. → Read More
Small plane crash lands in West Fresno
A small plane crash landed Friday night in a field in West Fresno. → Read More
Fresno pastor killed in crash, but mission lives on
We're learning more about the life of Fresno Pastor Daniel Zabalza who was killed in a tragic car crash at the intersection on Highway 168 and Academy Thursday. Pastor Daniel was a treasured leader of Liberty Christian Fellowship Church and was making significant progress in reclaiming the surrounding neighborhood from the drugs and crime that plague it. Church leaders say he is missed, but his… → Read More
Talking 911 Text Messaging in the Valley
Eyewitness News Investigates texting 911. Technology is changing emergency response, but will it come to the Valley? See how local law enforcement believes it could save lives and why they still want you to dial 911. → Read More
Man shot, killed in Visalia home invasion
Tulare County Sheriff's Department investigators say a man was shot and killed in his home on K Street near Santa Fe in Visalia Friday evening when at least three suspects broke into his house and shot him in front of his wife and two children. The three suspects are still on the run. Call 498-Stop if you have any information to help investigators. Stick with yourcentralvalley.com for details. → Read More
Friday accidental shooting hurts deputy
After two accidental shootings in just four days involving Fresno County deputies, one is alive, the other died. We've learned eye opening information on the sidearm involved in Friday's incident. It turns out the department issued weapon involved in the incident has also caused some problems for deputies in southern California. → Read More
Madera cops find final suspect in officer involved shooting
A third suspect in a shooting involving a Madera Police officer is in custody. James Cruz was arrested in Fresno near an elementary school. When investigators were able to put Cruz in handcuffs Friday night in Fresno they felt confident they now have all the suspects involved in a shocking attack on a police officer. → Read More
Crackdown on "Calwa Bulldogs" gang
Led by Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims, law enforcement agencies from across the county have worked together to make more than 40 arrests of suspects they say have ties to the "Calwa Bulldogs". In the process of this gang crackdown 30 guns were taken off the street. → Read More