Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Two Held in 2022 Hwy 99 Murder

Two Held in 2022 Hwy 99 Murder

FRESNO (KMJ) – In June 2022, Freddie Carrasco was gunned down while driving southbound Hwy 99 north of Olive Ave. More than a year later, CHP investigators announce the arrest of two gang-members for the crime. As a result of a lengthy and thorough investigation, Shamon Butler and Aquila Bailey, both from Fresno, were identified…MORE

Student Fires Gel Gun In School Bus, Flees Out Window

Student Fires Gel Gun In School Bus, Flees Out Window

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has detained the student they say fired a toy “gel blaster” gun toward a school bus driver. The incident happened at Sierra and Warren in Northwest Fresno, near Bullard High. Deputies say the bus was headed for the school when the student, who was actually suspended on…MORE

High Speed-Rail Construction Begins On Highway 43 In Kings County

High Speed-Rail Construction Begins On Highway 43 In Kings County

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California High-Speed Rail Authority is gearing up for another round of construction, this time in Kings County. It’s part of the high-speed rail authority’s next round of construction. Through Tuesday, there will be a flagging operation between Nevada and Lansing Avenues for both north and southbound traffic. Through November…MORE

OC Beach Closed Due to ‘Aggressive’ Shark Activity

OC Beach Closed Due to ‘Aggressive’ Shark Activity

A portion of Huntington Beach is closed due to “aggressive shark activity”. City officials say the beach was shut down Sunday afternoon after a young whale washed up on the sand with shark bites near Tower 22 in the Sunset Beach area. Beachgoers reported seeing splashing and “aggressive shark activity” before the whale washed ashore.…MORE

Man, 3 Teens Busted in Visalia Sports Park Shooting

Man, 3 Teens Busted in Visalia Sports Park Shooting

A 21-Year-Old Man and Three Teenagers are behind bars for a weekend shooting at a south valley park. Just after 1:00 a.m. Sunday, Visalia police officers were called to Riverway Sports Park regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. Investigators found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital…MORE

Suspect ID’d in Deadly FPD Officer Shooting

Suspect ID’d in Deadly FPD Officer Shooting

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The man shot and killed by officers in Northwest Fresno has been identified. Family members have identified him as 33-year-old Max Sosa Jr. Police are investigating a shooting involving officers in Northwest Fresno. Officers responded to a call just before 5 a..m Saturday at the Dante Apartment complex at Dante and Cornelia…MORE

High Speed Rail Cost Balloons to $128 Billion

High Speed Rail Cost Balloons to $128 Billion

The only speedy thing about California’s controversial High Speed Rail Project is how fast costs are rising. 15 years ago, California voters approved a $9 billion bond to fund the 500-mile electrified system linking Northern and Southern California. On Thursday, the HSR Authority Board announced the estimated cost now stands at a whopping $128 billion.…MORE

Fresno County Supervisor Introduces Proposal To Check Children’s Books

Fresno County Supervisor Introduces Proposal To Check Children’s Books

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new proposal from a Fresno County supervisor would give parents more control over the books featured in children’s sections. “This is not about trying to isolate people or divide people,” said Steve Brandau, Fresno County District 2 Supervisor. Brandau held a press conference Thursday morning announcing his proposed legislation,…MORE

Winton Park Homicide Suspect Nabbed in Missouri

Winton Park Homicide Suspect Nabbed in Missouri

On Thursday, law enforcement in Camden County, Missouri arrested 40 year old Michael Brandon Kent of Fresno. He was taken into custody without incident. Kent, who goes by the nickname Gage, was wanted in connection with the shooting death of James Buford in Winton Park. The 69 year old victim from Sanger was working for…MORE

14 Year Old Sanger Boy Arrested for Murder

14 Year Old Sanger Boy Arrested for Murder

Homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a 14year old boy for the murder of 55 year old Ruben Ramirez of Parlier. The suspect is a student at Sanger West High School who, according to investigators, has ties to a criminal street gang. He has not been publicly identified. Around 5:15 pm…MORE