A 61-year-old man suspected of involvement in a Mexican cartel’s marijuana operation is being held in Mariposa County Adult Detention Facility, sheriff’s deputies reported. Douglas Breton of Greeley Hill is being held on $100,000 bail on suspicion of cultivating marijuana, being a felon in possession of a gun, violating probation and being a felon in…
Update on Officer Involved Shooting Case From Last Week, Kyle Snipes Arrested: #MCSODetectives have learned that Kyle Snipes was arrested by the Roseville Police Department last night on a Parole hold and a Fresno County warrant for narcotics and weapons charges. Snipes was wanted for questioning in relation the officer involved shooting last week where…
A man was arrested after reportedly trying to enter a church in Mariposa with a pellet gun last week. The suspect, identified as Mitchell Amonds, 46, a transient of Mariposa, was taken into custody Wednesday. Mitchell Amonds, 46 | MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Sheriff’s deputies said Amonds tried to enter St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 4985…
MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — The Madera County District Attorney’s Office is now preparing to review a police report about the case. The injuries to this puppy’s face are disturbing. The dog, now known as Harry, suffered deep cuts from rubber bands wrapped tightly around his muzzle. Staff members at the Madera Animal Shelter say he…
Yesterday, Melvin Harrison (age 18) was driving a stolen vehicle in the area of D Street and Cleveland Avenue. Melvin attempted to outrun officers but he lost control of the vehicle jumping the curb and striking two mailboxes. This is the second stolen vehicle Melvin has been caught driving this month. BE 3908 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=998346403543034&id=641767625867582&ref=notif¬if_t=notify_me_page Chowchilla…
On June 14th at about 7 pm a small black Chihuahua Terrier mix puppy that is neutered and microchipped disappeared from a crate in the back of the Friends of Madera Animal Shelter van parked in front of Petco. The dog’s name is “Sammy” and the Friends of Madera Animal Shelter group is offering a…
Chowchilla POLICE OFFICER I Military Veterans Only Full-Time Regular Position Police Officer I Salary Range: $22.18 Continuous Recruitment Postmarks, emails and faxes will not be accepted http://www.ci.chowchilla.ca.us http://www.ci.chowchilla.ca.us/administration/job_opportunities.htm REQUIRED P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATE AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH CITY APPLICATION IN ORDER TO PROCEED IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Position: Police Officer I – is…
Update on Fatal Boating Accident on #BassLake: After further investigation yesterday, Sheriff’s investigators have determined that the two juveniles, as well as the boy’s father, were riding on an inflatable tube behind their pontoon boat when they were struck by the jet ski. No caution flag was raised or required since the boat was underway…
William Smith was arrested last night after using a knife to slash the tires of four cars near Madera High School North Campus. William threatened a citizen who confronted him and ran from police. He was found in a nearby backyard. It appears that William did not know the victims, and slashed their tires at…
Fatal Boating Accident on #BassLake At about 4:30 on Saturday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office was notified of a boating accident at Bass Lake near Miller’s Landing. #MCSODeputiesassigned to the Boat Patrol unit were the first to arrive at the scene of the accident; they found that a 13 year old boy and a 16 year…
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