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Visalia Police Captain Charged With Embezzling Money From Explorer Program

Visalia Police Captain Charged With Embezzling Money From Explorer Program

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Visalia police captain has been charged with stealing money from the department’s program focused on helping local youth. On Friday, the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office filed charges related to theft and embezzlement against Visalia Police Captain Luma Fahoum. Officials say Fahoum had been embezzling money from the Visalia Police Explorer…MORE

Fresno PD Releases Video of OIS with Armed Suspects

Fresno PD Releases Video of OIS with Armed Suspects

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fresno Police released video Friday of an armed burglary and subsequent chase and officer-involved shooting. The confrontation happened January 26 at an apartment complex at Shaw and Backer Ave. when three armed assailants broke into a unit and made off with a large safe.MORE

Father Admits To Deadly Stabbing Of Son At Northeast Fresno Apartment Complex 

Father Admits To Deadly Stabbing Of Son At Northeast Fresno Apartment Complex 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been arrested after police say he admitted to the deadly stabbing of his son in northeast Fresno.  “This is a tragic situation and completely avoidable,” said Fresno Police Lt. Paul Cervantes.  52-year-old Bryan Blackman is behind bars after admitting to the stabbing late Wednesday afternoon of his son,…MORE

California Now 4th Largest Economy in the World

California Now 4th Largest Economy in the World

SACRAMENTO — (KMJ/KFSN) -California is now the fourth largest economy in the world, according to new data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The data shows California’s nominal GDP reached $4.1 trillion, surpassing Japan’s $4.02 trillion. California now sits behind only the U.S., China, and Germany in global rankings.…MORE

18-year-old Shot And Killed Outside Clovis Mcdonald’s Identified 

18-year-old Shot And Killed Outside Clovis Mcdonald’s Identified 

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The teenager who was shot and killed outside a McDonald’s in Clovis has been identified as 18-year-old Caleb Quick.  It happened just before 9 pm Wednesday at the location on Willow and Nees.  The Clovis Police Department says Quick was shot at least once in the parking lot.  Quick was rushed…MORE

Robbery Crew Busted; May Be Tied to TDA Gang

Robbery Crew Busted; May Be Tied to TDA Gang

FRESNO Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno County sheriff’s office announced arrests in violent robberies from last summer. Though the announcement came on Wednesday, the arrests have been happening since January. Most of the suspects are immigrants. The District Attorney and the sheriff wanted to send a strong message. “We are also here to hold accountable…MORE

Teen Killed in Shooting at Clovis McDonald’s

Teen Killed in Shooting at Clovis McDonald’s

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) — The teenager who was shot and killed outside a McDonald’s in Clovis has been identified as 18-year-old Caleb Quick. It happened just before 9 pm Wednesday at the location on Willow and Nees. The Clovis Police Department says Quick was shot at least once in the parking lot. Quick was rushed…MORE

Tip Leads to Buried Body in Kingsburg

Tip Leads to Buried Body in Kingsburg

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Investigators have uncovered the body of a man who was reported missing over five years ago in Fresno County. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the remains of Miguel Alonso Garcia were found on a property in Kingsburg near 6th and Clarkson avenues on Tuesday. According to authorities, locals refer…MORE

Merced Firefighter Loses Foot In Accident, Works Toward Recovery 

Merced Firefighter Loses Foot In Accident, Works Toward Recovery 

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — When a Merced firefighter first got his training, he didn’t know he would one day become his own patient.  Rhett Avant was riding his motorcycle to work on Friday when he crashed.  “I was coming around a corner and my tires broke loose on my motorcycle,” said Avant. “I moved and…MORE