On June 26, 2021, at approximately 4:15 pm officers from the Coalinga Police Department responded to the 300 Block of West Polk Street on the report of a physical assault. On arrival officers located a female that had been assaulted. The 34-year-old victim stated she was involved in a verbal argument with the father of…
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50 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks Nabbed In Arrest
Over the past weeks, the Coalinga Police Department Communications Center has received numerous complaints from residents regarding illegal fireworks. Members of the police department have made extensive efforts to locate violators and take proper enforcement action. On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at approximately 01:09 AM, a Coalinga Police Officer initiated a traffic enforcement stop on…
Read MoreLocals Nabbed With Guns and Drugs
For Immediate Release:Date: May 4, 2021Prepared By/Contact Person: Darren Blevins, Chief of Police On May 3, 2021 at approximately 7:03 PM, the Coalinga Police Department’s K9 unit observed a 2011 Toyota Camry in the area of Jayne and Merced and initiated a traffic stop for tinted windows. The Police Officer activated his emergency lights at…
Read MoreWANTED FOR ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE
UPDATE On January 17, 2021, the Coalinga Police Department investigated an Attempted Homicide where the suspect identified as 20 year old, Rafael Vargas, was involved in a verbal argument with his girlfriend. During the argument, Vargas grabbed a steak knife and stabbed the victim in the back of her head several times. Vargas used enough…
Read MoreAuto Theft Suspect Arrested
COSLINGS POLICE PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release:Date: February 8, 2021Prepared By/Contact Person: Sean Young, Police Commander On Monday, February 8, 2021, at approximately 11:13 am, an auto theft was reported to the Coalinga Police Department. The victim, whose identity is being withheld at this time, reported that her 2011 GMC Acadia was stolen from her…
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