. 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…
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BURGLARY 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…
Read More50 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…
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