On October 22nd, 2020, just before midnight, Coalinga Police Officers attempted to stop a subject in a vehicle in the alleyway between Coolidge and Polk Street. The man was wanted due to an earlier report that the individual had been brandishing a weapon. The man, 26-year-old Coalinga resident Edgar Cervantes, failed to stop and led…
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A free press is one of the most important factors in maintaining a civil and prosperous community. In an era where there is a plethora of information from a million random, (often questionable), sources, it is important to have at least one source that takes verification seriously. My goal is to present the news as it occurs, and based on facts. I make every effort to keep my own emotions and opinions separate from the news.
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Firearm Seized In Traffic Stop
On Saturday, October 17, 2020, around 4 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop in the Walgreens parking lot. Officers contacted 24-year old Jose Consepsion Pineda Velasques of Morgan Hill and 21-year old Nicholas Noel Juarez of Gilroy. Both were also found to have ties to the Norteno Criminal Street gang. During the traffic stop, a…
Read MoreProbation / Parole Sweep Conducted in Coalinga
On Friday October 16, 2020, the Coalinga Police Department kicked off a 4-hour event which focused on compliance checks for those on probation and parole. This event stems from the recent shootings and gang activity in Coalinga. The planning stages begin over a month ago when Coalinga Police Chief Darren Blevins requested the assistance from…
Read MoreMore Traffic Cameras Installed
On August 6, 2020 the Coalinga City Council approved and authorized the police department to purchase of 6 additional traffic cameras to be placed around town to help monitor traffic conditions as well as to assist the police department in investigating other crimes. The police department used its 2017 Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC)…
Read MorePolice Officer Attacked By Pit Bull
Coalinga Police Department Press Release: Local disturbance lead to an Officer being attacked by a pitbull. On Thursday October 15, 2020 at 9:06 PM, Officers responded to the area of Durian and Fifth St. regarding a disturbance. On arrival Officers contacted a female who stated a male subject attempted to hit her boyfriend. Officers were…
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