The Enforcer

The City of Coalinga eliminated the Code Enforcement Officer position when it dug into the process of chipping away at the city’s budget to create one which was balanced. It was not the only position eliminated, but to some residents, the loss of this job has meant that some people are frustrated with blatant code…

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Advanced America Robbed

On Wednesday January 29, 2020, at approximately 4:10 pm, Officers were dispatched to Advanced America, located at 139 W Polk, on a report of robbery that had just occurred. The employee for the business reported a Hispanic male had entered the store and asked for a loan. The female employee stated after a brief conversation,…

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Suspect Arrested for Trespassing and Arson

On Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at about 9:10pm, Coalinga Police Officers responded to the carport area of an apartment building located in the 500 block of Washington Street on a report of a person sleeping in the backseat of a parked truck. Upon arrival, Officers interviewed the victim who had been suspecting that someone had…

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CPD Arrests The Third Suspect in Residential Burglary

“Third Residential Burglary Suspects Arrested” On Thursday, January 23, 2020, Coalinga Police Officers responded to the 1300 block of Hannah Street in the Amandako Mobile Home Park on a report of an in-progress burglary. Officer determined that a minor was home alone when a male and female suspect forced entry into the family’s mobile home…

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Mail Theft Suspect Arrested after Foot Chase

On Sunday, January 25, 2020, Coalinga Police Officers responded to the Fox Hollow sub-development after residents reported unknown suspects had broken into numerous community mailboxes. During the investigation, surveillance video was obtained showing a white Nissan Altima was used during the crime. On January 26, 2020, Coalinga Police Officers responded to the 400 block of…

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