FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A sexually violent predator from Visalia is committed to the State hospital. 44 year-old Jessie Pritchett will be confined for an undetermined amount of time at Coalinga State Hospital. Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward says Pritchett’s rampage of violence in Tulare and LA Counties spanned 30 years against more than…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — New legislation calls for limiting opioid prescriptions to no more than 3 days. The measure, introduced by Calif. Democratic Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez, would also require a doctor to justify why a particular dosage is needed, if it hasn’t decreased after the third refill. Opioids, designed only for temporary pain relief, led to…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno man has been arrested for possession of marijuana for sale, after he was originally caught jaywalking in Southeast Fresno. It comes as Fresno Police are trying to bring down the number of vehicle versus pedestrian incidents. “We have been targeting pedestrians in our Downtown area and in our high-traffic areas…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It’s Ground Hog Day… and KMJ has the furry critter’s prediction. Yes, it’s that day… immortalized by the movie starring Bill Murray…and one furry rodent. Actor Murray was not on hand there in Pennsylvania — but nonetheless Punxsutawney Phil carried out his annual winter prediction. 6 more weeks of winter.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Felony charges are filed against the man accused of damaging Fresno City Hall’s fountain 30 year-old Charles William Stanphill was already arrested last June for stealing copper wire from Fulton Street. He’s now back in custody –facing more charges The Fresno County DA’s Office has announced he’ll face felony charges –…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Merced County Sheriff’s Deputies are reviewing security camera footage hoping for clues after two men die in a gang-related triple shooting in Planada. It happened around 8:00pm Thursday night by the intersection of Highway 140 and Plainsburg Road. Merced County Sheriff’s Deputy Darrell Allen says three men were shot, 22-year-old Diego…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police say homes under those big fumigation tents are becoming a target for burglars. Detectives say there have been been 12 reported cases in the Central District in the last 12 months. Here are some tips from the Fresno Police Department on crime prevention: •Remove all valuables from your…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno County Blossom Trail is now open, and the annual exhibition of flora is also celebrating its 30th year. “We’re always amazed, because we always feel we’re not that old to have a 30th anything but it has arrived and we’re very excited that it has reached the level that it…… MORE
FRIANT (KMJ) – Deputies are asking for help tracking down a group, of men seen on security camera footage taking an ATM from inside a Fresno County gas station. The incident happened around 3.30am on January 17th, at the Shell gas station in Friant. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported that four men wearing hoods and…… MORE
FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – Brian Lorisse Cooks was convicted Thursday of manslaughter for his role in the death of Janessa Ramirez. The 9 year-old was killed outside a laundromat in Central Fresno back in January of 2015 when she was caught in the crossfire of a gang related shooting on Clinton and Marks. Cooks issued an apology…… MORE
