April 3, 2025 – A deadly shooting at a Walgreens in Madera, California, on Monday night has left the community reeling and drawn chilling parallels to the recent murder of …
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Madera Felon Sentenced to 34 Months for Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAccording to court documents, on Dec. 18, 2022, Madera Police officers stopped Moore after observing several traffic violations. Moore was found to be in possession of 1.24 pounds of marijuana, …
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Madera County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused Overdose Death
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAccording to court documents, on Aug. 3, 2023, Soliz knowingly distributed one fentanyl pill to J.M. in Madera. J.M. suffered a fatal overdose just a few hours later. Law enforcement …
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Fresh Fill w/ Juice It Up! Hosting Grand Opening Fundraiser on February 27 in Madera, CA Leading Smoothie, Raw Juice, & Superfruit Bowl Chain Along with Fresh Fill Modern Market …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Madera County Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Cultivate Marijuana in the Sierra National Forest
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressFRESNO, Calif. — Carson Shane Wilhite, 43, of Ahwahnee, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to manufacture, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute marijuana and possessing a firearm in …
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Riverside County Man Charged with Methamphetamine Trafficking in Madera County
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressFRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Jose Efren Beltran, 32, of Mecca, charging him with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney …
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Madera Women Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressFRESNO, Calif. — Leah Guillen, 39, of Madera, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to three years and three months in prison for bank fraud and …
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Mexican Native Sentenced to over 2 Years in Prison for Harmful Marijuana Grow in the Sierra National Forest in Madera County
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressFRESNO, Calif. — Lester Eduardo Cardenas-Flores, 25, a native and citizen of Mexico, was sentenced today to two years and five months in prison for conspiring to manufacture, distribute, and …
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Mexican Native Sentenced for Toxic Marijuana Cultivation Operation in the Sierra National Forest in Madera County
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressFRESNO, Calif. — Luis Madrigal-Reyes, 37, a native and citizen of Mexico, was sentenced today to two years and five months in prison for conspiring to manufacture, distribute, and possess …
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Madera County Woman Sentenced for Dealing Heroin that Caused Overdose Death
FRESNO, Calif. — Ashley Michelle Hill, 33, of Coarsegold, was sentenced today to 11 years and three months in prison for selling heroin that resulted in the overdose death of another …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Charges Added for Madera Man Previously Charged in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
FRESNO, Calif. — Benjamin Martin, 43, of Madera, was charged today by criminal complaint for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert …
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Third Madera Defendant Added in Superseding Indictment for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a six-count superseding indictment today adding Josue Morales, 23, to an April 29, 2021, indictment, that charged Madera residents Emilio Hernandez Yesca, …
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FRESNO, Calif. — Patrick Maldonado, 45, of Madera, and Elias Zambrano Jr., 41, of Fresno, have been sentenced to eight years in prison and two years and three months in …
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Madera Man Pleads Guilty to Poly-Drug Conspiracy
FRESNO, Calif. — Patrick Maldonado, 46, of Madera, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert …
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Madera Police Seeking Family of WWII Vet Whose Grave Marker Was Found Broken in a Field
MADERA, CA -Police in Madera have found the remains of a grave marker belonging to a World War II veteran in a field. Now, they are hoping to notify the …
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Madera man charged for DWI after being found passed out, drunk in vehicle
MADERA, CA – A Madera man has been charged by police after being found unresponsive in the front seat of his car. “Last night a concerned citizen came across a …
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MADERA, CA – A Madera police officers was nearly struck by a drunk driver while working the late night shift. According to police, last night during his overnight shift, Officer …
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MADERA COUNTY, Calif. — The Madera County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 21-year-old Clovis man in connection with the murder of Robert “Bob” Boyajian, a well-known and respected real estate …
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48 indicted in New Jersey cockfighting ring bust
MAYS LANDING, N.J. – A grand jury in Atlantic County indicted 48 individuals Wednesday in connection with an illegal cockfighting operation, authorities said. An investigation led by Det. Mark Kienzle …
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A California man’s illegal firearm conviction tied to investigation into his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelFRESNO, Calif. — A Madera man was sentenced Thursday to three years and two months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Benjamin …
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MAYS LANDING, NJ—Jose Madera, a 33-year-old resident of Egg Harbor City, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges related to operating a cockfighting ring from his property in Galloway Township. The …
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FRESNO, CALIF. – Today, Christos Mavrokelos, 37, received an 18-month prison sentence from U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer for his role in a debit card fraud scheme involving skimming …
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NEW YORK, NY — A New York City employee, identified as Douglas Lopez, a 44-year-old NYPD police officer, was arrested and charged within the confines of the 102 Precinct. Lopez …
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Record wildfires hit Venezuela during climate-driven Amazon drought
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jake Spring, Mircely Guanipa and Maria Ramirez SAO PAULO/MARACAY, Venezuela (Reuters) – Venezuela is battling a record number of wildfires, according to data released on Monday, as a climate …
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GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A significant cockfighting ring has been uncovered and shut down by the Galloway Township Police Department’s Humane Law Enforcement Officer (HLEO) Unit. The bust occurred on …