Probation / 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…

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More 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)…

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Police 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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GeoCaching Scare Brings Bomb Squad

On October 6, at approximately 7:00 PM, Coalinga Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Lucille Avenue and Bordeaux Way regarding a possible pipe bomb hanging from a tree in the median. Officers located a metal pipe, capped on both ends and wrapped in electrical tape, hanging from a tree. Officers believed this object…

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County Wide Health Emergency Declared

County of Fresno DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH NEWS RELIEF FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Public Health Communication  September 18, 2020 (559) 259-1798 or (559) 974-2302  Health Officer Declares a Local Health Emergency  Due to Hazardous Waste from the Creek Fire   Dr. Rais Vohra, Interim Health Officer, Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has signed the  attached…

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