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Vandalism Suspect Arrested

By: Mary Blyth Jones
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On March 28, 2024, around 6:55 AM, Coalinga Police Officers responded to a report in the 100 block of Hoover about an individual trespassing in a homeowner’s backyard. Upon arrival, officers discovered the intruder had entered the backyard, opened the rear door, and began shouting at the homeowner, insisting he leave “his” residence. Confused by…

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Avenal Gang Members Arrested For Firearm Possession

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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release:Date: March 12, 2024Prepared By/Contact Person: Sean Young, Police Commander Avenal Gang Members Arrested for Firearm Possession On 03/11/24 at about 10:40 am, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a mechanicalviolation near Fifth and Glenn. Upon contacting the two male occupants, officers learned that thedriver was driving on…

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Juveniles Arrested For Robbery

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Near Coalinga High School On January 27th, 2024, officers were dispatched to a report of a robbery that had occurred near the Coalinga High School. Officers learned that a high school student had been confronted by two male juveniles, also high school aged, in the area near the school on January 18th, 2024. During the…

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Detectives Arrest Man for Raping 15 Year Old Girl

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Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Sex Crimes Unit have arrested 46 year old Francisco Ramos of San Joaquin. He has been booked into the Fresno County Jail on a charge of forceful rape. He is not eligible for bail. Detectives have also arrested 48 year old Teresa Tatarakis of Kerman. She was booked into…

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Accounting Embezzlement At CHUSD

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School District Employee Arrested for Embezzlement On 12/02/2022 Coalinga Officers were contacted by employees from the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District regarding an employee allegedly embezzling over $30,000.00 of district funds. CHUSD began investigating the issue several months ago after fellow employees reported possible inaccuracies in the accounts. Further investigation was completed, and the suspect was…

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