Detectives Arrest Three Gang Members for Attempted Murder

Homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested three men for shooting and injuring a man in San Joaquin. 20 year old Kevin Rosales of Huron, 19 year old Luis Bravo-Edwardo of Huron and 19 year old Esekuiel Ochoa-Felix of Coalinga have been booked into the Fresno County Jail. All three face charges…

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Fresno County COVID-19 Contact Tracing

The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) would like to inform the public that the department is currently expanding contract tracing in Fresno County. In the coming days, the public may be contacted by a contact tracer via phone or text if they have been identified as a close contact of a positive COVID-19…

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Probation Searches Lead To Arrests

On Friday, May 22, 2020, members of the Coalinga Police Department and the DEA Tactical Diversion Squad conducted several probation compliances checks within the City of Coalinga. As a result of those checks, Coalinga resident Crystal Martinez was arrested for Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a Firearm with the Serial Number…

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Aera Energy Donates Drone to Aid in Emergency Response Efforts in Rural Fresno County (Coalinga) at the Start of Fire Season

Coalinga, Calif. – Emergency and fire-response efforts in dangerous or inaccessible areas in westside Fresno County are about to get safer for first responders with the help of a new drone — funded by a $5,000 donation from oil and gas producer Aera Energy. A drone demonstration event was held at Fresno County Fire Station 94,…

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Barbershops and Salons Allowed To Reopen

It’s time to make an appointment with the person who cuts your hair! Fresno County announced on May 26 that barbershops and salons have permission to reopen. A document has been provided to set rules and guidelines for those businesses to follow. As soon as local shops prove and affirm compliance to these requirements, they…

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