| Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer would like to update the media on the progress of "Operation Bulldog," the Department's commitment to rid the City of Fresno of the Bulldog street gang.In the week of November 13 through 19, the Fresno Police Department made 103 felony arrests of Bulldog Gang Members, 18 parole arrests, 6 probation arrests, and seized 1 weapon.Bulldog gang members were arrested on a variety of charges to include stolen vehicles, possession of stolen property, weapons charges, possession of drugs, and felony fraud.Among the notable arrests:-Rene Vargas arrested on November 18, 2006 as part of a Domestic Violence investigation on the 1100 block of E >more |
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| On Friday, November 17 at 11:30 pm, a 31-year-old male resident of the Sylmar Place Apartments at 1320 N. Sylmar in Southeast Fresno was beaten with fists, kicked, and then stabbed by five members of the Bulldog street gang. The assault was unprovoked and the victim sustained two non life- threatening stab wounds to his lower back. >more |
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| Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer is leading the Department in wishing a Happy Retirement to a faithful and dedicated member of the Police Department.After 30 years, Deputy Chief Rene Martin is retiring tomorrow. Deputy Chief Martin was sworn into duty on December 1, 1976. >more |
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| Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer is calling a press conference for tomorrow regarding an update to the community meeting held at Ahwahnee Middle School last Monday.The press conference will take place at 3:00 pm in front of the Ahwahnee Middle School campus.Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer and Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson will update the media on the progress made addressing parental concerns, following the death of a student during an off-campus fight.There will be no information released prior to the press conference >more |
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| It is one of the biggest draws for thieves in Fresno, and it's costing builders thousands of dollars each year.Police Chief Jerry Dyer is calling a press conference this afternoon to announce a major arrest and recovery of copper wire. This arrest represents one of the biggest copper wire thefts in recent Valley history.The press conference will take place this afternoon at 1:00 p >more |
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| The Fresno Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Bureau will conduct a Saturation Patrol on November 10, 2006 in the Northwest District of the City beginning at 6:00 pm. In addition, specially assigned officers will patrol other areas of the City, searching for drivers under the influence.Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the Business, Transportation, and Housing Agency. >more |
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| Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer is pleased to announce the results of the recent K9 competition held in Kingsburg, CA where police officer handlers and their K9 partners were outstanding in the trials held October 20-21, 2006.Chief's Trophy - Top TeamRuss Cornelison, GuntherRay Sellick, QTop DogRay Sellick, Q1st Open Division - Ken Schneider, Rocky1st Agility - Brian Sturgeon, Astor1st Narcotics Detection - Ken Schneider, Rocky1st Master Protection - Ken Schneider, Rocky1st Area Searches - Ray Sellick, Q2nd Novice Division - Mark Madden, Jax2nd Agility - Ray Sellick, Q2nd Building Searches - Ray Sellick, Q3rd Novice Division - Russ Cornelison, Gunther3rd Obedience - Ray Sellick, Q3rd Area Searches - Russ Cornelison, Gunther4th Novice Division - Brian Sturgeon, Astor4th Obedience - Brian Sturgeon, Astor4th Area Searches - Ken Schneider, Rocky5th Agility - Joey Alvarez, Rory5th Master Protection - Brian Sturgeon, AstorThe K9 Unit and trophies (as well as a demonstration) will be available tonight at 5:00 pm at the K9 Training Center located at Sierra Vista and Robinson Avenues, just south of Dakota Avenue in Fresno. >more |
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| Police Chief Jerry Dyer would like to update the media on this morning's SWAT incidents, as part of "Operation Bulldog."In conjunction with SWAT, DCST, and MAGEC, Fresno Police Homicide served eight search warrants in follow-up to the shooting death of Clarence Summerfield on 11-01-06. The warrants were served at locations of Parkside Bulldog Gang members.Four suspects were arrested, and although no weapons were recovered, numerous items were seized for evidence >more |
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| Police Chief Jerry Dyer would like to update the media on yesterday's double murder.The victims have been identified as 29-year-old Kevin Eric Adams and 22-year-old Jessica Susan Drake.As mentioned in yesterday's press release, the Fresno Police Department's preliminary investigation reveals the two murder victims were specifically targeted.There is no suspect information, including motive, that can be released at this time >more |
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| Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer wishes to provide the media with the following update on the 13-year-old Ahwahnee Middle School student who died yesterday afternoon near the campus.The Fresno County Coroner will begin the autopsy on the victim tomorrow morning at 9 am. The case remains anonymous, pending Coroner notification.There is currently no one in custody for this incident >more |
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