Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

UPDATE: Person Of Interest Surrenders in Goshen Homicide

UPDATE: Person Of Interest Surrenders in Goshen Homicide

Fresno, CA (KMJ)  A deadly shooting is under investigation in the town of Goshen. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department says an unidentified male victim was shot to death around 1 AM Thursday on the 6500 block of Betty Drive. Deputies say as of 5pm Thursday afternoon, a person of interest – 24-year-old Allen Ray Horsley…MORE

Officer Honored For Going “Above And Beyond” For Seven Year Old Victim

Officer Honored For Going “Above And Beyond” For Seven Year Old Victim

REEDLEY (KMJ) — A Reedley PD officer whose dedication to service prompted to him to help save a seven-year-old’s birthday party, has been celebrated for his actions. The recognition was just one part of Reedley Police’s 18th Annual Department Inspection and Awards Ceremony. “This is actually my favorite one here”, explained Police Chief Joe Garza…MORE

Fresno DA Reviewing Everything In Accidental Shooting Death

Fresno DA Reviewing Everything In Accidental Shooting Death

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office is “reviewing everything” related to the accidental shooting death Monday, October 31st of Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant Rod Lucas. They say it’s standard procedure in any officer involved shooting. DA Lisa Smittcamp’s review will take place as the Sheriff’s Office conducts its own investigation into the…MORE

Cathouse On The Kings Fall Fundraiser

Cathouse On The Kings Fall Fundraiser

FRESNO (KMJ) – The Cathouse on the Kings Cat Sanctuary is holding their Fall Open House, this Saturday, November 5th. Beth Caffrey, the Cathouse Spokesperson says this is one of their big events. “This is our big, fun family festival that we have, we open all of our gates to the Cat House, and welcome…MORE

One of Two Missing Hikers Is Found

One of Two Missing Hikers Is Found

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two hikers were missing in the Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park but some good news came Wednesday, November 2nd in one of the cases. 28 year old David Torres was one of those missing hikers. He last made contact by GPS at Southfork Crossing on October 28th with plans to hike…MORE

Deputy Injured After Car Crash West Of Selma

Deputy Injured After Car Crash West Of Selma

FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno County Sheriff’s Detective has been taken to the hospital after a crash west of Selma. It happened Wednesday morning, close to the intersection of Clovis Avenue and Mountain View Avenues. “One of our Fresno County Sheriff’s property crimes detectives was driving his unmarked patrol car”, explains the office’s Tony Botti.…MORE

Fresno PD Needs Help in Johnny Quik Robbery

Fresno PD Needs Help in Johnny Quik Robbery

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department is asking for help in identifying two suspects wanted for armed robbery of a Johnny Quik in northwest Fresno. The suspects were at the store at Herndon and Spruce on Halloween.  The female suspect scratched a lottery ticket and as when she handed it over to the…MORE

FPD Homicide: Man Found Dead in Flowerbed

FPD Homicide: Man Found Dead in Flowerbed

Fresno, CA (KMJ)  Fresno homicide detectives are investigating the city’s latest murder.  Around 6:30 AM Thursday morning a man’s body found face-down in a flower bed on the 3200 block of west Shields, near Sunset West Trailer Park. Lt. Joe Gomez tells KMJ News that the victim was likely shot to death.  “There was a lot of…MORE

Sheriff Mims: Sgt. Lucas “Was a True Leader”

Sheriff Mims: Sgt. Lucas “Was a True Leader”

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) –The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has given the details of the accidental shooting that took the life of a 20-year veteran of the department. Sergeant Rod Lucas – who has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 1996 and is a married father with four children and one grandchild – was killed on…MORE

Police Asking For Help in Nabbing Robertito’s Robbery Suspect

Police Asking For Help in Nabbing Robertito’s Robbery Suspect

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are trying to track down a man — caught on surveillance video — holding up the Robertito’s on the 4500 of Blackstone Avenue. The suspect pulled out a gun around 10pm Monday night and demanded that employees give him the money in the cash register.  When one of the…MORE