Yearly Archives: 2017

Detective Accused Of Accidentally Killing Sergeant Enters Plea

Detective Accused Of Accidentally Killing Sergeant Enters Plea

FRESNO (KMJ) — A not guilty plea has now been entered by Detective Jared Mullis, accused of accidentally killing his Fresno County Sheriff’s Office colleague Sergeant Rod Lucas. He stood tall and remained silent inside Fresno County Superior Court Thursday morning, letting his attorney Roger Wilson speak for him. “This is a bad situation for…MORE

No Shortage of Money in California Politics

No Shortage of Money in California Politics

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than $91 million was spent by lobbyists, during the second quarter of the California legislative session. That’s up $10 million year-over-year. Heated issues such as universal healthcare, cap-and-trade, and the gas tax increase, drew the bulk of that cash. Single-payer insurance failed, but lawmakers approved a cap-and-trade extension, along with the…MORE

Seven In The Hospital After Suspected Fresno Gang Shooting

Seven In The Hospital After Suspected Fresno Gang Shooting

FRESNO (KMJ) — Seven people are now in the hospital following what Fresno PD describes as a gang-on-gang shooting. The initial report came at 11.38pm Tuesday via the department’s ShotSpotter system. It pointed officers in the direction of Mariposa and A Street. There they found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds, and found a further…MORE

Suspect In Fatal Visalia Officer Involved Shooting Identified

Suspect In Fatal Visalia Officer Involved Shooting Identified

VISALIA (KMJ) — A suspect is dead after an officer involved shooting in Visalia. Franklin Donald Oden was confirmed deceased by Police Chief Jason Salazar Tuesday evening. The events which led up to his death began early that morning, after Visalia Police responded to an address near Houston Avenue and Ben Maddox Way around 3am.…MORE

Farm Bill Work to Begin in Eight Weeks

  House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway says work on the 2018 Farm Bill will start within the next eight weeks. Speaking during a farm bill listening session in his home state of Texas, Conaway told attendees that he wants to get the next farm bill on the House floor this year, according to the…MORE

20 Year-old Fresno Woman Disappears-Police Looking Into Possible Scenarios

20 Year-old Fresno Woman Disappears-Police Looking Into Possible Scenarios

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 20-year-old Fresno woman has disappeared, now Fresno police are looking into possible scenarios Lucy Xiong left her home on Friday, July 28, after an argument with her mother. She was speaking on her cell phone with her boyfriend but the call dropped suddenly and Xiong has not been heard from…MORE

Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Visalia

Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — An officer-involved shooting occurred Tuesday afternoon in Visalia. Police were conducting a traffic stop near Giddings and Howard, when 39-year-old Franklin Oden ran from the car with a handgun. Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar says Oden fired at least two rounds, prompting one officer to shoot back. No officers were harmed.…MORE