On September 14, 2021, officers, with the assistance of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Crisis Response Team, executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of Springbrook Street. This is in the neighborhood south of Phelps across from Coalinga Regional medical Center. The search warrant was based off a shooting that occurred on…
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CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED ON A FORMER COALINGA POLICE OFFICER
. The Coalinga Police Department regrets that one of its former employees has been criminally charged for acts that allegedly occurred during this member’s employment with us. The Department by law is precluded from commenting upon personnel matters that are deemed confidential and private. However, the Department will state that it self-reported this matter to the District Attorney’s Office which had confidence in the…
Read MoreBURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED
On July 25, 2021, at about 6:00 AM, Coalinga Police officers were dispatched to the Coalinga Discount Market regarding a burglary that had occurred. Officers were able to obtain video surveillance footage which showed the suspect breaking one of the front windows to the business and then entering the building through that broken window. Through…
Read MoreShooting Leaves 14-Year-Old Wounded
Press Release From Coalinga Police DepartmentJuly 19, 2021 On July 16, 2021, at about 7:53 PM, Coalinga police officers were dispatched to the area of Hoover Street and Pine Street regarding a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers found an alert andcooperative 14-year-old Coalinga resident with injuries to his face from the shooting. Thejuvenile was immediately…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Suspect Arrested In Stolen Vehicle Near Flagstaff, Arizona
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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