Scam Alert: Fraudsters Claiming to be from Fashion Fair Apple Store

Posted on July 19, 2017

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fraudsters are using caller ID spoofing, claiming they’re from the Apple store in Fashion Fair Mall. According to the Better Business Bureau, the scammers insist that your iCloud account has been compromised, and demand the serial number of your iPhone.   The calls are entirely bogus. If you receive one, don’t provide…… MORE

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

Posted on July 19, 2017

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

Posted on July 18, 2017

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

EPA Approves Mercury Limits for Calif. Waters

Posted on July 18, 2017

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Environmental Protection Agency has approved limits on the level of mercury, pertaining to fish caught in California waters. Mining operations during the Gold Rush are responsible for millions of pounds of mercury, which is a neurtoxin, throughout state waterways. Bass, salmon, trout, and other popular fish are key sources of food,…… MORE

Another Mental Health Evaluation Set For Alleged Downtown Fresno Shooter

Posted on July 18, 2017

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

Johnathon Eric Sepeda of Malaga

Posted on July 18, 2017

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Johnathon Eric Sepeda of Malaga.  A judge has issued an arrest warrant for felony charges of spousal abuse and making criminal threats. One morning, Sepeda got into a verbal argument with his girlfriend.  It lead to Sepeda picking her up, throwing her on…… MORE

Farmers Worry About the Future of Health Care

Posted on July 18, 2017

  It may not be front and center in agriculture like the farm bill discussion is, but farmers have a lot to worry about as Congress debates the future of health care. Politico’s Morning Ag Report says farmers have been struggling for some time with low commodity prices and a sharp drop in farm income.…… MORE