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Southwest Fresno Seeing Historically Low Murder Rates

Southwest Fresno Seeing Historically Low Murder Rates

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Southwest Fresno is seeing historically low rates of murder. There hasn’t been a single homicide in the city of Fresno in the last 28 days, and there are even better numbers for murders in what was considered a rough part of town. “Southwest Policing District has not had a single…MORE

Series of Windows Smashed at North Fresno Shopping Center

Series of Windows Smashed at North Fresno Shopping Center

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A series of windows are smashed at a shopping center in North Fresno. Ron Von Tersch, the owner of Red Wing Shoes at Barstow and Blackstone says he got to his store around 7:30 Wednesday morning, and saw his window was targeted. “Someone just smashed the glass, smashed the door,…MORE

Valley Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula Arrested, Releases Statement

Valley Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula Arrested, Releases Statement

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula, a Democrat representing the 31st District of California has been arrested for “Willful Cruelty To A Child.” The Fresno Police Department confirms the assemblyman was cited on Monday, Dec. 10 on the misdemeanor charge and released. Child Protective Services called Fresno Police just before 2:00pm Monday, reporting…MORE

Family Hopes Stolen Christmas Tree Lane Figures Are Returned

Family Hopes Stolen Christmas Tree Lane Figures Are Returned

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno family is hoping that their handmade Christmas figures are returned. Homeowner Dan Gallager says he spent months making the wooden figures of Rudolph and Hermey the Misfit Elf that normally decorate the lawn outside of his home during the annual Christmas Tree Lane. Now, he and wife, Patricia are…MORE

Detectives Looking For Vehicle Connected to a Shooting in Fresno

Detectives Looking For Vehicle Connected to a Shooting in Fresno

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives need help finding a car and the people inside connected to a shooting in Fresno. At 11:00 pm on November 4th, neighbors dialed 911 after hearing shots fired and a vehicle speeding away from a cul de sac on Nantucket Ave., just north of Roberts Ave.…MORE

Yosemite High School Student Arrested, Homemade Bow & Arrow Recovered

Yosemite High School Student Arrested, Homemade Bow & Arrow Recovered

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A student is arrested Friday afternoon, after a lock down at Yosemite High School. Around 12:30 p.m., staff told the School Resource Deputy that a disgruntled male student was on campus, possibly armed with a weapon. When the Deputy attempted to approach him he fled, leading Deputies on a foot chase…MORE

Criminal Charges Filed Against Visalia Teacher Who Cut Student’s Hair

Criminal Charges Filed Against Visalia Teacher Who Cut Student’s Hair

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Criminal charge are filed Friday against a Visalia high school teacher who forcibly cut a student’s hair in class. A student’s video shot in class on December 5th, and posted on social media shows Margaret Gieszinger chasing students with scissors while belting out the “Star Spangled Banner” at University Preparatory High…MORE

Field Worker Near Raisin City Shoots Robbery Suspect – With His Own Gun

Field Worker Near Raisin City Shoots Robbery Suspect – With His Own Gun

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A field worker near Raisin City shoots a robbery suspect in the leg – with his own gun. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the search is on for the other two robbers. Around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, the Sheriff’s Office got a report of an armed robbery on Floral…MORE