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Porterville Man Accused Of Molesting Two Girls Under 10

Porterville Man Accused Of Molesting Two Girls Under 10

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 25-year-old Porterville man is now being accused of molesting two girls under the age of ten Giovanni Emmanuel Ruiz is being held in custody of the Tulare County Sheriff in lieu of $600,000 bail and immigration hold. Police say he molested a nine-year-old in November 2015 and a different nine-year-old…MORE

Fresno Sheriff’s Office Seeks Surveillance Video To Solve Murders

Fresno Sheriff’s Office Seeks Surveillance Video To Solve Murders

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Sheriff’s Office asking for surveillance video to figure out who killed a Fresno woman and her mother. On December 11th, 55 year-old Jennifer DuPras and her Mother, 88 years-old Cynthia Houk were found dead in their home on the 6200 block of Colonial.   Fresno Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti…MORE

“Porch Pirate” Caught On Camera – Fresno Police Want Your Help

“Porch Pirate” Caught On Camera – Fresno Police Want Your Help

FRESNO (KMJ) — The search is on for a man seen on security camera taking a package from outside a Fresno home. The theft took place at around 2.30pm on December 15th. The footage shows the suspect striding up to the door of the home close to Fowler and Shields, grabbing an item on the…MORE

Organized ATM Crime Ring Targets 200 Victims in Central Valley

Organized ATM Crime Ring Targets 200 Victims in Central Valley

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Around 200 people’s ATM card info has been stolen, in what Fresno Police think is an organized crime ring. Sergeant Brian Rogers from Fresno PD’S financial crimes unit says the victims were robbed between Friday and Monday. The suspect is believed to be working with a group out of Glendale in Southern…MORE

First Responders Go Toy Shopping For Fresno Kids In Need

First Responders Go Toy Shopping For Fresno Kids In Need

FRESNO (KMJ) — More than a hundred children living in shelter in Fresno have had their Christmas wishes granted following an early morning shopping spree by local first responders. Staff from American Ambulance, Madera County Sheriff’s Office, and Fresno Police arrived at Target in Fresno’s River Park at 5am, for two hours of present purchasing.…MORE

Falling Valley Temperatures Prompt “Hard Freeze Warning”

Falling Valley Temperatures Prompt “Hard Freeze Warning”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Cold temperatures are expected in the Central Valley in the coming days. A Hard Freeze Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, with temperatures potentially falling as low as 22°F in some parts. “The cold air will stay in place all the way into Thursday night and early Friday morning.…MORE

Charges Filed Against Woodward Lake Double Murder Suspect

Charges Filed Against Woodward Lake Double Murder Suspect

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Charges are filed against 21 year-old Gary Perry for the double murder at Woodward Lake. The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has charged Perry in the shooting deaths of 21 year old Brennen Fairhead (above) and 21 year-old Scott Gaffney (below). Both men were from Fresno – the two were gunned down…MORE

Rumored Closure Of Clovis Salvation Army Center “Not Happening”

Rumored Closure Of Clovis Salvation Army Center “Not Happening”

CLOVIS (KMJ) — The rumored closure of a Clovis Salvation Army site is “not happening” according to a charity official. Major Carole Abella with the Fresno Citadel Corps categorically denied the suggestion, but admitted that “financial needs” may have started the rumors about the family service center at 210 Barstow Avenue. “Because of some changes…MORE

Fresno City Council Votes 7-0 To Allow For Medicinal Marijuana

Fresno City Council Votes 7-0 To Allow For Medicinal Marijuana

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno City Council unanimously votes 7 – 0 to begin changes to allow for medicinal marijuana. Fresno’s Police Chief Jerry Dyer says he has changed his position on the use of medicinal marijuana, saying there are abuses with marijuana but abuses with prescription drugs as well. He hoped council proceeded with caution…MORE

Visalia Man Will Spend Life In Prison For Killing Girlfriend’s Son

Visalia Man Will Spend Life In Prison For Killing Girlfriend’s Son

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Visalia man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his girlfriend’s son. The crime took place back on March 21st of 2013, when 34 year-old Trevor Jim Bishop was living with his girlfriend, and taking care of her two children; 3 year-old Jimmy Horton and another…MORE