Sentencing for Counterfeit Debit Card Fraud in Fresno
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 … Read more
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Fresno Man Sentenced to 56 Months for Burglarizing Two Firearms Stores
According to court documents, on September 3, 2022, Breitwieser broke into firearms dealer #1 and stole six firearms, ammunition, and other items. Then, on October … Read more
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Actual and Attempted Coercion of a Minor
FRESNO, Calif. — Christopher Contreras, 29, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to one count of attempted coercion of a minor and one count of enticement of … Read more
Fresno Resident Sentenced to Prison for Counterfeit Treasury Check Conspiracy and Identity Theft
FRESNO, Calif. — Jeffrey Michalk, 44, of Fresno, was sentenced today to three years and nine months in prison for conspiracy, theft of public money, … Read more
Mexican National Arraigned for Kidnapping, Hostage Taking and Alien Smuggling in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. — Cristian Ortiz Coronado, 31, a resident of Mexico, was arraigned today on a six-count indictment charging him with kidnapping, hostage taking, and … Read more
Former Fresno Resident Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking and Sending Interstate Threats
FRESNO, Calif. — William Lee Robinson, 43, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, pleaded guilty today to five counts of sending threatening interstate communications and three counts of … Read more
Fresno Man Sentenced to More than 5 years in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
FRESNO, Calif. — Marquis Hawkins, 30, of Fresno, was sentenced Monday to five years and 10 months in prison for being a felon in possession … Read more
Fresno Man Charged in $4+ Million Ponzi and COVID-19 Benefits Fraud Schemes
FRESNO, Calif. — Royce Newcomb, 60, of Fresno, charged in connection with schemes estimated to have defrauded investors and the government out of more than … Read more
Fresno Resident Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl
FRESNO, Calif. — Isaiah Garcia, 20, of Fresno, was sentenced today to five years in prison for conspiring to distribute over 40 grams of fentanyl, … Read more
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of a Firearm
FRESNO, Calif. — Darien Williams, 24, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert … Read more
Three Fresno Residents Indicted as Part of a Counterfeit Check Cashing Ring
FRESNO, Calif. — An eight-count indictment, returned on Oct. 20, 2022, has been unsealed, charging Fresno residents Jeffrey Michalk, 43; Steve Gomez, 40; and Michael … Read more
Fresno Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
FRESNO, Calif. — Desmond Divine, 21, of Fresno, was sentenced Monday to four years and three months in prison for being a felon in possession … Read more
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl
Joshua Christopher Astorga, 29, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court … Read more
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charge
FRESNO, Calif. — Oshay Pullen, 26, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of ammunition, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. … Read more
Fresno Man Sentenced to 12.5 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl from the Fresno County Jail
FRESNO, Calif. — Maria Garcia, 27, of Fresno, was sentenced today to 12.5 years in prison for conspiring to distribute over 40 grams of fentanyl, … Read more
Fresno Woman Pleaded Guilty to Two Separate Identity Theft-Related Fraud Schemes
FRESNO, Calif. — Sarah Jo Sumpter, 30, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to one count of mail fraud, one count of bank fraud, and one … Read more
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl Pills and Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
FRESNO, Calif. — Andres Nunez, 25, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to distributing fentanyl to a person under 21 years old and possessing a firearm … Read more
Pizza Guys Takes Slice of Fresno Market with Newest Franchise Location
The national pizza chain continues to gain steady footing across the West Coast, landing its latest deal in Fresno, California. Fresno, CA (PRESS RELEASE) California-based … Read more
WaBa Grill Continues Western Expansion With 20-Store California Development Deal From Fresno to Sacramento
Waba grill signs 20-store deal to introduce the brand to northern california Healthy Rice Bowl Chain to Grow in New Markets Throughout the Golden State … Read more
Fresno Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
FRESNO, Calif. — Leslie Hood, 59, of Fresno, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to 12 years in prison for possession … Read more
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl Pills
FRESNO, Calif. — Isaiah Garcia, 20, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney … Read more
Mother of Fresno County Jail Inmate Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Smuggle Heroin and Methamphetamine into the Jail
FRESNO, Calif. — Eva Dolores Romero, 55, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute heroin and … Read more
Fresno Man Who Illegally Manufactured and Sold Firearms Sentenced to 4 Years and 9 Months in Prison
FRESNO, Calif. — Steven Eric Cabrera, 27, of Fresno, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to four years and nine months … Read more
Fresno Man Charged with Passport Fraud for Using a Deceased Child’s Identity to Renew a Passport
FRESNO, Calif. — On May 26, 2022, a federal grand jury indicted Kenneth Laitman, aka John Rodman, 78, of Fresno, for passport fraud, U.S. Attorney … Read more
Former IRS Employee in Fresno Indicted for Selling Morphine
FRESNO, Calif. — Margarita Aispuro-Camacho, 46, of Fresno, was arrested today after a federal grand jury indicted her for illegally selling morphine, U.S. Attorney Phillip … Read more
Fresno County Man Indicted for Attempted Fentanyl Trafficking
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Isidro Zuriel Cruz-Vizcarra, 23, of Sanger, charging him with attempting to illegally … Read more
Fresno Business Owner Indicted for Additional Tax and Social Security Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment Thursday against Marcus Asay, 66, of Fresno, charging him with making false tax returns, and concealing a … Read more
Two Fresno Men Indicted for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned two indictments today charging two Fresno residents with violations of federal firearm laws, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. … Read more
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Over 40 Grams of Fentanyl Pills
FRESNO, Calif. — Mario Garcia, 28, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. … Read more
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Escape
FRESNO, Calif. —Joel Jose Rueda, 29, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to escaping from the custody of the Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. … Read more
U.S. Attorney Talbert Announces Greater Fresno Hate Crimes Task Force, Building on 20+ Years of Greater Sacramento Hate Crimes Task Force
FRESNO, Calif. — U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced today the first in-person convening of the Greater Fresno Hate Crimes Task Force, which seeks to … Read more
Firearms Charge Brought Against Fresno Man Arrested in Operation No Fly Zone
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Andre Marcele Grigsby, 50, of Fresno, charging him with being a felon … Read more
Federal Drug and Gun Charges Brought Against Fresno Man
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment today against Antonio Sorondo Jr., 49, of Fresno, charging him with conspiring to traffic … Read more
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Fresno Felon on Federal Firearm Charge
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Salvador Tyrone Peraza, 22, of Fresno, charging him with being a felon … Read more
Federal Firearms Charges Brought Against 6 Fresno Residents Arrested in Operation No Fly Zone
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned four indictments today against six Fresno residents as a result of Operation No Fly Zone that sought … Read more
Fresno County Man Sentenced to over 4 Years in Prison for Possession of Stolen Mail
FRESNO, Calif. — Randall McKinney, 33, of Clovis, was sentenced today to four years and three months in prison for possession of stolen mail and … Read more
Fresno Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Engaging in a Child Exploitation Enterprise and Creating Child Sexual Abuse Material
LOS ANGELES – A Fresno man was sentenced today to life in federal prison for engaging in a child exploitation enterprise and creating child … Read more
Mexican National Indicted for Distribution of Fentanyl and Other Drugs in Fresno County
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment today against Jesus Ramos, 48, of Sinaloa, Mexico, charging him with distributing and possessing … Read more
Fresno Man Sentenced to over 5 Years in Prison for Investment Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Tax Evasion
FRESNO, Calif. — Kenneth Shane Patterson, 44, of Fresno, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to five years and six months … Read more
Fresno Fentanyl Pill Dealer Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Counterfeit M30 Pills and a Loaded Firearm
FRESNO, Calif. — Jose Jesus Torres Garcia, 30, of Fresno, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to six years in prison … Read more
Federal Grand Jury Charges 18, Including the “M30 King of Fresno” and His Fentanyl Trafficking Ring
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a 21-count indictment Thursday against 18 individuals, charging them with illegally trafficking fentanyl, fentanyl analogue, methamphetamine, and cocaine … Read more
“M30 King of Fresno” and 17 Members of His Drug Trafficking Ring Charged with Federal Offenses Following Investigation into a String of Overdoses
FRESNO, Calif. — U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Tatum King announced the results of an investigation into … Read more
Fresno Man Convicted of Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm Faces Additional Escape Charge
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a single-count indictment today against Joel Jose Rueda, 29, of Fresno, charging him with escaping from federal … Read more
Fresno Man Charged in Schemes to Defraud and Identity Theft
FRESNO, Calif. — Brian Kenneth Stoffel, 38, of Fresno, was arraigned this week on a seven-count indictment charging him with bank fraud, use of an … Read more
Fresno Man with Prior Violent Felony Record Charged with Federal Firearms Offense
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Richard Ricardo, 26, of Fresno, charging him with being a felon in … Read more
Fresno Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl to a Minor
FRESNO, Calif. — Fabian Garcia-Palacio, 19, of Fresno, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston to three years in prison for illegally … Read more
Fresno Parolee Indicted for Illegal Firearm Possession
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Desmond Lamar Divine, 20, of Fresno, charging him with being a felon … Read more
Christmas double homicide suspect captured in Fresno
FRESNO, CA – A man is in custody following a shooting that left two women dead. Around 1:45 pm, Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies responded to … Read more
Fresno drag racers get impounded for Christmas
FRESNO, CA – It might have sounded like a good idea to drag race in Fresno on Christmas eve, but after being clocked at over … Read more
Two Fresno County Residents Indicted for Dealing Fentanyl Pills
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned two indictments today, charging two Fresno County men with possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute it, … Read more