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No Verdict in Keith Foster Trial

No Verdict in Keith Foster Trial

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The fate of former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster, on trial for conspiring to distribute marijuana, heroin, and oxycodone, is now in the hands of the 12 member jury. Deliberations got underway Friday morning, after a rebuttal from the prosecution, which followed an entire day of closing arguments. The government argued…MORE

Dyer Testifies in Foster Drug Trial

Dyer Testifies in Foster Drug Trial

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer testified Wednesday in the trial for former Deputy Chief Keith Foster, who is charged with conspiring to distribute marijuana, oxycodone, and heroin. Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…         E-mail Aaron Abeytia       Aaron’s Facebook Page     Twitter: @AaronAbeytia    Aaron’s…MORE

Keith Foster Drug Trial to Enter Week 2

Keith Foster Drug Trial to Enter Week 2

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — After smiling and chucking under his breath during the first few days of his trial for conspiring to distribute drugs, former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster appeared tense on Friday when court adjourned. Prosecutors played numerous wiretaps in which Foster can be heard arranging pot, heroin, and oxcodone deals with his…MORE

Calif. Spending Millions to Revamp Driver Licenses

Calif. Spending Millions to Revamp Driver Licenses

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Facing a deadline of just over three years, the Golden State is preparing to spend more than $220 million, to bring driver licenses and ID cards up to federal standards. The U.S. Real ID Act was enacted in 2005, in an effort to make them more secure following 9/11. It sets a…MORE

Keith Foster Chuckles As Prosecutors Play Wiretaps

Keith Foster Chuckles As Prosecutors Play Wiretaps

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Chuckling under his breath, former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster listened as prosecutors played dozens of additional wiretaps Thursday, in which he can be heard communicating with co-conspirators Ricky Reynolds, along with nephews Denny Foster and Randy Flowers. Foster can be heard arranging what federal agents say are deals to distribute…MORE

Prosecutors Layout Evidence in Keith Foster Drug Trial

Prosecutors Layout Evidence in Keith Foster Drug Trial

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster’s drug trafficking trial entered day 2 Wednesday, with lengthy opening statements.           Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…         E-mail Aaron Abeytia       Aaron’s Facebook Page     Twitter: @AaronAbeytia    Aaron’s Instagram Feed     Articles by Aaron…MORE

Keith Foster Drug Trafficking Trial Underway

Keith Foster Drug Trafficking Trial Underway

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster’s drug trafficking trial is got underway Tuesday with jury selection.  Opening statements take place Wednesday.           Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…         E-mail Aaron Abeytia       Aaron’s Facebook Page     Twitter: @AaronAbeytia    Aaron’s Instagram…MORE

Fresno’s Former Deputy Police Chief Set to Go to Trial on Drug Charges

Fresno’s Former Deputy Police Chief Set to Go to Trial on Drug Charges

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster is facing time in federal prison, after he was nabbed back in 2015 for allegedly supplying oxycodone pills to his nephew, Randy Flowers, a convicted felon. Foster’s trial is set to begin Tuesday. Flowers accepted a plea deal last month, resulting in drug charges against…MORE

DMV Cracks Down on Disabled Parking Placard Fraud

DMV Cracks Down on Disabled Parking Placard Fraud

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Following a scathing state audit, which found that the California DMV wasn’t doing enough to prevent disabled parking placard abuse, the department has begun cracking down on violators. Statewide, hundreds of citations for placard fraud have been issued, including more than 2 dozen here in Fresno, during the past month. In addition,…MORE

Initiative Calls for Repealing Calif. Gas Tax Increase

Initiative Calls for Repealing Calif. Gas Tax Increase

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Opponents of Gov. Jerry Brown’s controversial fuel tax and vehicle fee increases are gathering signatures, for an initiative to repeal them. Under the plan, fuel taxes will eventually rise by 19.5 cents per gallon, which the governor and legislative Democrats say will be used to fund road repairs. However, Orange County Republican…MORE