Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Visalia Man Sentenced 232 Years For Child Molestation

Visalia Man Sentenced 232 Years For Child Molestation

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Visalia man is sentenced to 232 years in prison for child molestation. The crimes took place between 2013 and 2015 in Tulare County, the victim was a girl under the age of 14. On May 9th, a Tulare County jury convicted Larry Sul of two felony counts of forcible lewd act…MORE

Mariposa Evacuation Lifted As Detwiler Fire Rages Across County

Mariposa Evacuation Lifted As Detwiler Fire Rages Across County

As of July 21, 2017 at 12:00 PM – Evacuations for the town of Mariposa have been lifted (more information here). Evacuation Orders – South County: Ben Hur Rd. from Buckeye Rd. to Hwy 49-S, HWY 140 from 49-N to East Whitlock Rd. and ALL feeder roads, East Whitlock Rd from HWY 140 to Mosher…MORE

Fresno Cracks Down On Slumlords – Debuts Revamped Housing

Fresno Cracks Down On Slumlords – Debuts Revamped Housing

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City of Fresno is cracking down on slumlords and providing more housing. Fresno’s Mayor, and City Manager were among city officials taking a tour of two newly-renovated apartment complexes in Central Fresno, on Wednesday. Mayor Lee Brand says they look a lot different than before – in 2016 they…MORE

Injured Fresno County Deputy K9 Mikey Gets Good Prognosis

Injured Fresno County Deputy K9 Mikey Gets Good Prognosis

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A furry law enforcement officer goes down in the line of duty.. but the prognosis is good for Mikey. The Fresno County Sheriff’s K-9 deputy was shot July 17th during a S.W.A.T operation. The dog was shot in the paw accidentally, when he was being attacked by pit bulls. “Amongst the…MORE

Another Delay For Beehive Theft Suspect After Case Not Referred, Says Attorney

Another Delay For Beehive Theft Suspect After Case Not Referred, Says Attorney

FRESNO (KMJ) — A suspect in a massive beehive theft discovered in Fresno County is yet to enter a plea. Vitaliy Yeroshenko is described by Fresno County Sheriff’s Office as a “business partner” in the alleged crime, but proceedings Wednesday morning were delayed again due to what the defense attorney describes as a failure to…MORE

Fresno County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy Shot During S.W.A.T. Operation

Fresno County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy Shot During S.W.A.T. Operation

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy was shot on Tuesday as officers attempted to apprehend suspected car thieves.  The suspects holed themselves up in a central Fresno apartment for the majority of the day.  The apartment complex was evacuated, after the Sheriff’s S.W.A.T. team learned the men may be armed.  Eventually,…MORE

Another Mental Health Evaluation Set For Alleged Downtown Fresno Shooter

Another Mental Health Evaluation Set For Alleged Downtown Fresno Shooter

FRESNO (KMJ) — The alleged Downtown Fresno shooter will receive another mental health evaluation. Judge W. Kent Hamlin made that decision inside Fresno County Superior Court Tuesday morning, appointing psychiatrist Dr. Howard Terrell to examine the suspect. Kori Ali Muhammad was already present within Department 30 before proceedings began, and his was the first case…MORE