Category Archives: Local News

Reedley College Student Held on Sexual Assault Charges

Reedley College Student Held on Sexual Assault Charges

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl is in the Fresno County Jail. 23-year-old Josue Patino was arrested by Sanger Police Wednesday. Officers say he assaulted the girl and promised her drugs. Patino is a Reedley College student that officers say had been selling drugs like drugs like as…MORE

KMJ Exclusive: Bredefeld, Smittcamp Debate VCH Salaries

KMJ Exclusive: Bredefeld, Smittcamp Debate VCH Salaries

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) EXCLUSIVE: Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp and Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld had a heated debate Wednesday on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show. The two are at odds over the $5.1 million compensation package of Valley Children’s Hospital CEO Todd Suntrapak and others. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Valley Children’s Healthcare is responding…MORE

Kidnap, Rape Suspect Pleads ‘Not Guilty’

Kidnap, Rape Suspect Pleads ‘Not Guilty’

MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) — The man accused of carjacking and assaulting a Madera woman has pleaded “not guilty” in court. Police say 54-year-old Otis McKinzy attempted to rob a woman last Wednesday afternoon, then kidnapped her in her own car, and sexually assaulted her. He was arrested later that night after being caught by police…MORE

2 Busted After ‘Horrific’ Living Conditions Discovered

2 Busted After ‘Horrific’ Living Conditions Discovered

VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) — Two people in Visalia are facing charges of Elder Abuse and Child Neglect after a disturbing discovery inside a home on Monday. Police say 34-year-old Cecilia Colleen Rodriguez and 61-year-old Gregory Paul Chavez were arrested after officers visited a home on Garden Street near Race Avenue. That’s where they say they…MORE

Child Killed in Hwy 99 Rollover Crash

Child Killed in Hwy 99 Rollover Crash

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol says weather was a factor in a crash in Fresno County that left a 12-year-old boy dead. He has been identified as Ian Brady. It happened Saturday just after 6 pm on Highway 99, north of Clovis Avenue. Officers say the 40-year-old driver was headed southbound on…MORE

SW Fresno Murder Victim Identified

SW Fresno Murder Victim Identified

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Police have identified the man killed in a shooting in southwest Fresno. Early Saturday morning, officers found 47-year-old Ryan Lecour suffering from a gunshot wound in the area of Modoc Street and Whitesbridge Avenue. He died at the scene. It’s still unclear what led up to the shooting. Police say they…MORE

CHP: Booze-Fueled Crash Injures 5

CHP: Booze-Fueled Crash Injures 5

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol says alcohol was a factor in a Fresno County rollover crash that sent several people to the hospital. It happened on Floral at Alta Avenues, just north of Dinuba, at about 4 pm Sunday. Officers say 24-year-old Jessica Guerra of Selma was driving a Chevy Malibu…MORE

Exclusive: CSUF President on Measure E Failure, Search for AD, Coach

Exclusive: CSUF President on Measure E Failure, Search for AD, Coach

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fresno State President Dr. Saul Jimenez-Sandoval joined John Broeske and Christina Musson on their show Friday to discuss a number of issues. Among the topics covered; the second failure of Measure E that would have poured millions on to campus and the search for a new athletic director and men’s basketball coach…MORE

Clovis PD Bust: 20 People, 11 Dogs Found

Clovis PD Bust: 20 People, 11 Dogs Found

Clovis, CA (KMJ) Clovis Police officers serving a search warrant Thursday morning made a shocking discovery. 20 people were found living at the home near Gettysburg & Villa. The warrant was part of an investigation into burglaries and organized retail theft. Three young children and 11 dogs were also found living in squalid conditions. The…MORE