News Releases

2023

  1. 1-6-23 - District Attorney Files Additional Murder Charges Against Andrew Hammond(PDF, 239KB)
  2. 1-12-23 - Defendant Charged with Murdering and Dismembering His Girlfriend(PDF, 157KB)
  3. 1-12-23 - Fresno County District Attorney Announces Charges Filed Against Firebaugh City Clerk Amanda Fleming for Elections Fraud(PDF, 158KB)
  4. 1-13-23 - Driver Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for DUI Crash that Killed Father and Son(PDF, 205KB)
  5. 1-20-23 - Driver Sentenced for Murder Following High-Speed DUI Crash into Couple on Vacation(PDF, 151KB)
  6. 1-31-23 - District Attorney Lisa A. Smittcamp’s Statement Regarding the Murder of the Selma Police Officer(PDF, 184KB)
  7. 2-1-23 - District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp’s Response to Governor Newsom Remarks(PDF, 179KB)
  8. 2-2-23 - Nathaniel Michael Dixon Charged in the Murder of Selma Police Officer(PDF, 159KB)
  9. 2-7-23 - Fresno Gang Member Sentenced to Life-Term for Attempted Murder and Shooting Spree in Fresno(PDF, 140KB)
  10. 2-10- 23 - Murder Charges Filed Against Repeat Impaired Driver for Crash While Fleeing from Traffic Stop in Fresno(PDF, 162KB)
  11. 4-7-23 - Fresno Driver Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Fatal DUI Crash Killing Father of Three(PDF, 216KB)
  12. 4-18-23 - Trio Charged with Financial Elder Abuse in Amounts Exceeding $700,000(PDF, 164KB)
  13. 4-18-23 - Malcolm Jamal McCoy and Faheem Karim Muhammad Charged in the Murder of Adavier Thomas(PDF, 165KB)
  14. 4-24-23 - Fresno Gang Members Sentenced to Life in Prison for the Murder of Albert Lopez(PDF, 143KB)
  15. 4-25-23 - Fresno County Law Enforcement Agencies Donate to Local Boys & Girls Clubs(PDF, 146KB)
  16. 4-27-23 - Kenneth Johnson Sentenced for the Murder of a Toddler(PDF, 133KB)
  17. 5-11-23 - Ka Yang Sentenced for the Murder of His Wife(PDF, 131KB)
  18. 5-16-23 - Jerel Stanfield Sentenced to Three Life Terms for 2013 Murder(PDF, 133KB)
  19. 5-30-23 - 18 Charged as Part of “Operation Broken Bonds” Targeting Violent Street Gangs(PDF, 194KB)
  20. 5-31-23 - Multiple Defendants Charged with Various Firearm Related Offenses(PDF, 160KB)
  21. 6-2-23 - Murder Charge Filed Against Impaired Driver for Hit and Run Crash that Killed Bicyclist(PDF, 152KB)
  22. 7-19-23 - Cameron Wright Sentenced for the Murder and Mutilation of Girlfriend(PDF, 125KB)
  23. 7-20-23 - Rafael Reynosa Sentenced for Murdering His Wife(PDF, 128KB)
  24. 10.23.23-Aaron-Moton-Sentenced-to-Life-in-Prison-for-the-Murder-of-a-Toddler.pdf(PDF, 180KB)
  25. 12-5-23 - Intoxicated Driver Sentenced for Crash that Killed Three and Injured Five.pdf(PDF, 176KB)
  26. 12-6-23 - Pleasant Valley Inmate Charged with the Attempted Murder of Paul Ruben Flores.pdf(PDF, 260KB)

2022

  1. 1-4-22 - District Attorney Charges Aaron Cumpton with Animal Cruelty in Killing of Fresno Family’s Pet(PDF, 178KB)
  2. 1-14-22 - Alexis Jade Diaz Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Human Trafficking(PDF, 168KB)
  3. 1-21-22 - Rahmad Kerel Parke Charged in The Double Murder of His Grandfather and Mother(PDF, 157KB)
  4. 2-3-22 - Steven Rapada Sentenced for Violating Conflict of Interest Laws(PDF, 142KB)
  5. 2-11-22 - Enjoy the Super Bowl Responsibly: Make a Game Plan to Drive Sober(PDF, 237KB)
  6. 2-18-22 - District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp’s Statement on the Retirement of Sheriff Margaret Mims(PDF, 172KB)
  7. 2-18-22 - Martin Chavez Jr. Charged in Valentine’s Day Robbery of Street Vendor(PDF, 176KB)
  8. 2-28-22 - Judgment Secured Against Leading Online Auto Auctioneer in Hazardous Waste Enforcement Action(PDF, 159KB)
  9. 3-1-22 - City Council Investigation(PDF, 248KB)
  10. 3-4-22 - District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp Endorses Senate Bill 1042 to Make Human Trafficking a Serious and Violent Felony(PDF, 134KB)
  11. 3-7-22 - District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp’s Response to Email from City Attorney Doug Sloan(PDF, 560KB)
  12. 3-9-22 - Jessie Aguilar Sentenced to Life in Prison for Gang-Related Attempted Murder(PDF, 146KB)
  13. 3-10-22 - Joseph Espinoza Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole for the Attempted Robbery and Killing of 17-Year-Old Nicholas Kauls(PDF, 149KB)
  14. 3-17-22 - The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Encourages Safe St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations(PDF, 228KB)
  15. 3-22-22 - Michael Anthony Mendoza Charged with Murder in Connection with March 18th Crash(PDF, 96KB)
  16. 3-29-22 - Bill Creating Grants for Fentanyl Awareness Pilot Projects Approved in Committee(PDF, 139KB)
  17. 4-1-22 - Public Comment Period on CDCR’s Attempt at Permanent Early Prison Release Regulations(PDF, 214KB)
  18. 4-8-22 - District Attorney Smittcamp and Police Chief Balderrama Warn Public of Fentanyl Overdose Events(PDF, 173KB)
  19. 4-12-22 - Julian Mcelhaney Charged in the Double Murder of His Father and Mother(PDF, 155KB)
  20. 4-15-22 - Jennifer Claus Charged with Fourth DUI in Under Five Years, Each Prior Case Dismissed by the Courts(PDF, 149KB)
  21. 4-18-22 - 42 Charged as Part of “Operation No Fly Zone” Targeting Gang Violence and Human Trafficking(PDF, 226KB)
  22. 5-2-22 - Chad Chandler Convicted for the 2018 Murder of Eric Kahl(PDF, 91KB)
  23. 5-5-22 - Filimon Robert Hurtado Charged in the Double Murder of His 1-Year-Old Niece and 5-Month-Old Nephew(PDF, 154KB)
  24. 5-10-22 - Jesus Melgarejo Jr. Convicted of Domestic Violence(PDF, 141KB)
  25. 5-17-22 - Schirell Cummings and Reginald Taylor Charged in CVS Pharmacy Burglary and Other Retailer Thefts(PDF, 147KB)
  26. 5-20-22 - Jacob King Charged with Voluntary Manslaughter for the Shooting Death of Jason Vitug(PDF, 154KB)
  27. 5-24-22 - Pheng Vang Charged Following Save Mart Standoff(PDF, 218KB)
  28. 5-26-22 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Announces Public Information Officer(PDF, 176KB)
  29. 6-1-22 - Rafael Reynosa Charged in the Murder of His Wife(PDF, 151KB)
  30. 6-7-22 - Anthony Cooper Denied Parole for the 1980 Murder of Rachael Flores(PDF, 139KB)
  31. 6-8-22 - Frank Lind Sentenced to 75 Years to Life in Prison for Molesting A Teenage Boy(PDF, 146KB)
  32. 6-21-22 - Narayana Zerr Charged in Connection with Father’s Day Crash that Killed Father(PDF, 183KB)
  33. 6-27-22 - Abel Echartea Convicted of Second-Degree Murder(PDF, 146KB)
  34. 6-28-22 - Isaiah Harley Charged in the Murder of Truck Driver Joe Madeira(PDF, 156KB)
  35. 6-28-22 - Richard Bradberry Sentenced to 65 Years to Life in Prison for Sexual Assaults on Four Teenage Boys(PDF, 146KB)
  36. 6-29-22 - Phia Lee Denied Parole for 1995 Murders(PDF, 147KB)
  37. 6-30-22 - Gary Perry Sentenced to Life Without the Possibility of Parole for the Woodward Lakes Murders(PDF, 146KB)
  38. 7-11-22 - Thyshawn Thompson and Leonard Luster Sentenced for 1st Degree Murder and Attempted Murder(PDF, 149KB)
  39. 7-15-22 - Father and Sons Charged in the Murder of Jose Martinez-Rodriguez(PDF, 155KB)
  40. 7-18-22 - Fresno County District Attorney Announces Charges Against Fresno City Councilman Nelson Esparza for Attempted Extortion(PDF, 212KB)
  41. 7-25-22 - Charles Coker Sentenced to 18 Years and 4 Months for DUI Causing Great Bodily Injury to Two Children(PDF, 147KB)
  42. 8-1-22 - Abel Echartea Sentenced to 40 Years to Life for Murder(PDF, 148KB)
  43. 8-2-22 - Destiny Angel Charged with Murder for the Killing of Her Boyfriend(PDF, 154KB)
  44. 8-8-22 - Retired Senior Deputy District Attorney Successfully Argues in Front of the California Supreme Court(PDF, 143KB)
  45. 8-11-22 - Fresno Gang Member Sentenced for Attempted Murder Occurring on Freeway(PDF, 145KB)
  46. 8-16-22 - Mariah Spate Charged for Shooting While in a Sheriff’s Patrol Car(PDF, 188KB)
  47. 8-17-22 - Drug Traffickers Charged for the Transportation of Fentanyl for Purposes of Sale(PDF, 182KB)
  48. 8-30-22 - Governor Newsom Blocks the Release of Perla Vazquez(PDF, 207KB)
  49. 9-20-22 - Driver Charged in Connection with Fatal Head-On Collision While Under the InfluenceFiled.pdf(PDF, 150KB)
  50. 9-21-22 - Brent Cox and Tammy Schreiner Sentenced to State Prison for Various Sex Crimes Against Minor(PDF, 149KB)
  51. 9-21-22 - The District Attorney’s Office Offers a Reminder About its Public Integrity Unit(PDF, 174KB)
  52. 9-26-22 - Gang Member Sentenced to 75 Years to Life for Murder(PDF, 150KB)
  53. 10-12-22 - Defendant Sentenced to over 22 Years in State Prison for Armed Robbery at Walgreens(PDF, 147KB)
  54. 10-14-22 - Shooter Charged for the Homicide at Soul Brothers Motorcycle Club(PDF, 157KB)
  55. 10-18-22 - DA Smittcamp Announces Murder Charge Filed Against Alleged Drug Dealer Who Sold Fentanyl-Laced Drugs to Victim(PDF, 105KB)
  56. 10-20-22 - Defendant Receives Second Strike for Assault with a Deadly Weapon on H.E.A.T. Investigator(PDF, 150KB)
  57. 10-20-22 - Repeat Domestic Violence Offender Sentenced to Third Prison Term for Offenses Committed Against Spouse(PDF, 209KB)
  58. 10-24-22 - Lynette Freeman Sentenced to Prison for Abuse Causing Great Bodily Injury to Infant(PDF, 149KB)
  59. 10-25-22 - Defendant Charged with Murder of Unhoused Individual(PDF, 156KB)
  60. 10-27-22 - Kaleo Schreiner Sentenced to 45 Years to Life for Killing His Ex-Girlfriend(PDF, 148KB)
  61. 10-28-22 - Charges Filed Against Manuel Bracker for the Attempted Murder of a Lithia Dealership Employee(PDF, 158KB)
  62. 11-14-22 - Sister and Her Boyfriend Charged in the Murder of Her Younger Sister and 3-Week-Old Niece(PDF, 157KB)
  63. 11-16-22 - District Attorney Announces Settlement of a Major Environmental Protection Case Against AT&T(PDF, 154KB)
  64. 11-17-22 - District Attorney’s Office Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Specialized DUI Prosecution Team(PDF, 222KB)
  65. 11-30-22 - Dave McCann Sentenced to 52 Years to Life for Killing His Wife and Mother-in-law(PDF, 150KB)
  66. 12-5-22 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Dismisses Case Against City of Fresno Council President Nelson Esparza(PDF, 177KB)
  67. 12-15-22 - Aaron Dudley Charged with Murdering His Sister and Her Unborn Son(PDF, 157KB)
  68. 12-22-22 - Charges Filed Against Multiple Defendants in White-Collar Crime Conspiracy(PDF, 165KB)
  69. 12-22-22 - Driver Charged with Murder in Crash that Killed Hoover High School Student(PDF, 160KB)


2021

  1. 1-5-21 - Joey Barron Charged with Murder for Saturday Morning’s Fatal Collison on Highway 168(PDF, 126KB)
  2. 1-15-21 - Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp Urges Calm Ahead of January 20, 2021(PDF, 114KB)
  3. 2-8-21 - District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp Salutes Judge James Chalfant for His Ruling Against George Gascon(PDF, 184KB)
  4. 2-10-21 - District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp Issues Public Warning About Increase in Fentanyl Related Overdoses and Deaths(PDF, 196KB)
  5. 3-17-21 - District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp Committed to Transparency in Cases Involving Officer Richard Fitzgerald(PDF, 142KB)
  6. 3-25-21 - Senior Deputy District Attorney Ryan Wells Appointed to the Fresno County Superior Court Bench(PDF, 152KB)
  7. 4-1-21 - Lizbeth Romero Charged with Murder for Tuesday Morning’s Selma Collision(PDF, 127KB)
  8. 4-6-21 - District Attorney Charges Former Clovis City Council Candidate Hermandeep Nagra with Petty Theft and Receiving Stolen Property for Taking Opponent’s Campaign Signs(PDF, 127KB)
  9. 4-8-21 - Charges Filed Against Francisco Portillo in Connection with Collision Causing Multiple Fatalities(PDF, 152KB)
  10. 4-13-21 - Charges Filed Against Carlos Castanos, Jr. in Connection with Stabbing of Fresno Police Department K9 Argo(PDF, 153KB)
  11. 4-22-21 - District Attorney Files Charges Against Bernard “Crazy Bernie” Siomiak and Tammy Vestal for MediCal Fraud(PDF, 180KB)
  12. 4-22-21 - Fresno Couple Charged in Death of Eight-Year-Old Child(PDF, 152KB)
  13. 5-4-21 - Charges Filed Against Jovan Cortez in Connection with Collision Causing Multiple Fatalities(PDF, 95KB)
  14. 5-13-21 - Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp Joins Effort to Stop Early Release of Over 76,000 State Prisoners(PDF, 3MB)
  15. 5-17-21 - Former Fowler City Manager David Lawrence Elias Sentenced on Charges of Misappropriating Public Money(PDF, 193KB)
  16. 5-25-21 - Emilio Mancia Convicted of Attempted Murder and Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Jail Slashing Case(PDF, 94KB)
  17. 5-26-21 - District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp Joins Lawsuit Challenging the Early Release of 76,000 State Prison Inmates(PDF, 31MB)
  18. 6-1-21 - Marc Cain Rodriguez Charged in the Murder of Hannah Pimentel(PDF, 148KB)
  19. 6-8-21 - District Attorney Declares a Conflict of Interest in Domestic Violence Case Against Central Unified Superintendent Andrew Alvarado(PDF, 131KB)
  20. 6-9-21 - District Attorney Smittcamp Urges Governor Newsom to Block the Parole of Convicted Murderer David Weidert(PDF, 2MB)
  21. 6-23-21 - District Attorney’s Public Integrity Unit Warns City of Fresno About Possible Brown Act Violations Related to Granite Park Dealings(PDF, 595KB)
  22. 6-28-21 - District Attorney Joins Fresno Police Chief in Reminding Gun Owners to Responsibly and Safely Store Firearms(PDF, 158KB)
  23. 7-6-21 - Battle Over Public Safety Continues as Lawsuit to Stop the Early Release of Over 76,000 State Prisoners Heads Back to Court(PDF, 203KB)
  24. 7-19-21 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Files Driving Under the Influence Charges against Kingsburg City Councilmember Jewel Hurtado(PDF, 180KB)
  25. 8-4-21 - Fresno County District Attorney Charges Raymond Jay Celaya in Hit and Run Collision Near Woodward Park that Killed a 10-Year-Old Boy(PDF, 150KB)
  26. 8-9-21 - District Attorney Smittcamp Issues a Statement on Governor Newsoms Release of Convicted Murderer David Weidert(PDF, 193KB)
  27. 8-11-21 - District Attorney Announces “Greenwashing” Settlements with Chewy, Petco, Petsmart, and Target(PDF, 173KB)
  28. 8-24-21 - Fresno County District Attorney Investigator Dies in Solo Vehicle Accident(PDF, 161KB)
  29. 9-13-21 - District Attorney Announces Settlement in Civil Case Against Pestmaster Service Lp(PDF, 104KB)
  30. 9-16-21 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Commemorate Move to Historic Rowell Building(PDF, 181KB)
  31. 10-4-21 - Michael Congdon Pleads Guilty to Shooting Fresno County Deputy Sheriff; Faces Life in Prison(PDF, 94KB)
  32. 10-8-21 - District Attorney Concludes There is Insufficient Evidence to Pursue Misappropriation Charges Against Parlier City Employee Rosalia Solis(PDF, 161KB)
  33. 10-12-21 - Xavier Vindiola Sentenced to 59 Years to Life in Prison for Domestic Violence Assault(PDF, 164KB)
  34. 10-19-21 - Rolando Alvarenga-Aguilar Charged with Murder in Connection with October 9th DUI Collision(PDF, 96KB)
  35. 10-28-21 - Multimillion-Dollar Judgment Secured Against Pong Game Studios, Permanently Halting Illegal Gaming Operation(PDF, 165KB)
  36. 11-10-21 - Fresno Judge Sentences Driver in Multiple Major Injury DUI Collision to Work Program(PDF, 150KB)
  37. 11-19-21 - Jesus Tapia IV Sentenced to Life in Prison for the Sexual Assault of an 8-Year-Old Child(PDF, 151KB)
  38. 11-29-21 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Awarded DUI Prosecution Grant(PDF, 123KB)
  39. 12-17-21 - Be Safe and Drive Sober This Holiday Season(PDF, 147KB)

2020

  1. 1-10-20 - Governor Newsom Blocks the Release of Convicted Murderer David Weidert(PDF, 2MB)
  2. 1-28-20 - District Attorney Smittcamp to Provide an Update on the Status of the Investigation Into the 1996 Murder of Deborah Dorian(PDF, 157KB)
  3. 2-14-20 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Unable to File Sexual Assault Charges Against Monsignor Craig Harrison(PDF, 162KB)
  4. 2-18-20 - Courthouse Park Shooter Convicted of Assault with a Semi-Automatic Firearm(PDF, 150KB)
  5. 3-13-20 - DA Warns Businesses and Consumers of Price Gouging Law in Wake of Coronavirus(PDF, 109KB)
  6. 4-17-20 - Multiple Defendants Charged with Looting in Fresno County(PDF, 137KB)
  7. 4-22-20 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Files Seven Felony Counts in Selma Area Arson Spree Committed by Man Released from Custody Due to COVID-19 Emergency Orders(PDF, 164KB)
  8. 4-24-20 - After His Conviction for Multiple Counts of Murder with Special Circumstances and for Attempted Murder, Kori Ali Muhammad Withdraws Insanity Plea and Now Faces Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole(PDF, 153KB)
  9. 4-27-20 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Files Gross Vehicular Manslaughter Charges Against Roger Lynn Harris for Driving While Intoxicated and Killing Man in Head-On Collision(PDF, 186KB)
  10. 4-28-20 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Charges James Mitchell Anderson with Gross Vehicular Manslaughter for Driving While Intoxicated in Collision that Killed Nineteen-Year-Old Man(PDF, 132KB)
  11. 6-5-20 - Tony Leon Convicted of Murder for Shotgun Slaying of Fresno Woman(PDF, 150KB)
  12. 6-18-20 - Leaving Animals Unattended Inside Vehicles During Extreme Temperatures is Against the Law(PDF, 146KB)
  13. 7-9-20 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Files Child Pornography, Sexual Exploitation of a Child & Gun Charges Against Todd Mumma(PDF, 161KB)
  14. 8-11-20 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Files Four Felony Counts in Defrauding of Elderly Victim in Excess of Five Million Dollars(PDF, 122KB)
  15. 8-31-20 - Murder Charges Filed Against Jimmy Keonhothy for Driving Under the Influence in a Collision that Seriously Injured a Pregnant Woman and Killed Her Unborn Child(PDF, 95KB)
  16. 9-8-20 - District Attorney Declines to File Criminal Charges Against Four (4) Restaurants Cited by California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control(PDF, 157KB)
  17. 10-13-20 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Reviewing Complaints of Unauthorized Ballot Boxes in Fresno County(PDF, 291KB)
  18. 10-16-20 - Fresno County District Attorney Announces Charges Against Steven Rapada For Violation of Government Code(PDF, 232KB)
  19. 10-28-20 - Bed Bath & Beyond Ordered to Pay $1.49 Million to Settle Civil Prosecution for Environmental Violations(PDF, 157KB)
  20. 11-12-20 - Christina Alvarado Sentenced to Five Years in State Prison for Stealing Over Five Million Dollars from Elderly Victim(PDF, 139KB)
  21. 11-13-20 - Amber Sexton Charged with Gross Vehicular Manslaughter for Tuesday Night’s Highway 41 Collision(PDF, 221KB)
  22. 11-13-20 - Joseph Matthew Ward Sentenced to Life in Prison for the Sexual Assault, Robbery and Kidnapping of 24-year-old Woman(PDF, 149KB)
  23. 11-16-20 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Awarded DUI Prosecution Grant(PDF, 166KB)
  24. 11-20-20 - 42 Charged in Fresneck, Aryan Brotherhood Criminal Street Gang Conspiracies(PDF, 152KB)
  25. 11-20-20 - Statement of District Attorney Lisa A. Smittcamp on Governor Newsom’s Most Recent Limited Stay at Home Order(PDF, 176KB)
  26. 12-2-20 - District Attorney Settles Statewide Retail Hazardous Waste Case with Ross Stores, Inc. for $3,335,000(PDF, 138KB)
  27. 12-3-20 - District Attorneys Form Statewide EDD Task Force to Tackle Widespread Unemployment Insurance Fraud Involving Local, State and Federal Inmates(PDF, 2MB)

2019

  1. 1-29-19 - Ghirardelli and Russell Stover Agree to Injunctive Terms Prohibiting Sales of Certain Chocolate Products in Oversized Packages(PDF, 130KB)
  2. 2-1-19 - Don’t Get Super Busted on Super Bowl Sunday by Driving Impaired(PDF, 162KB)
  3. 2-15-19 - District Attorney Declines to File Charges Against Terrence Slatic as Well as Fifteen-Year-Old Juvenile Suspect(PDF, 128KB)
  4. 2-19-19 - Eric Gallardo Convicted of Murder for Shooting Death in Kearny Market(PDF, 124KB)
  5. 2-20-19 - David Brown Sentenced to Life in Prison for Shooting and Trying to Drown His Ex-Girlfriend(PDF, 132KB)
  6. 2-27-19 - MURDER CHARGE FILED AGAINST KARMJIT SINGH for Saturday Night’s Death of Eight-Year-Old Child(PDF, 143KB)
  7. 3-20-19 - Bernardo Madueno Convicted of Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence Related Crimes for Shooting the Mother of His Children(PDF, 141KB)
  8. 3-26-19 - Felony Driving Under the Influence of a Drug Charge Filed Against Greyhound Bus Driver Ashton Castillo For Sunday Morning Collision(PDF, 142KB)
  9. 4-1-19 - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month(PDF, 164KB)
  10. 4-3-19 - Walmart Agrees to Pay $495,000 in Costs and Civil Penalties for Selling Products Packaged in Oversized Containers(PDF, 169KB)
  11. 4-19-19 - Request to Resentence Convicted Murderer Douglas Stankewitz(PDF, 161KB)
  12. 5-7-19 - Healthcare Professionals Charged with Insurance Fraud(PDF, 179KB)
  13. 5-10-19 - Raymond White Convicted of Premeditated Attempted Murder Causing Great Bodily Injury for the 2015 Vicious Stabbing of a Female Volunteer Counselor at Comprehensive Addiction Program(PDF, 63KB)
  14. 5-24-19 - Jose Andrade-Blanco Convicted of Murder, Driving Under the Influence, and Hit and Run for a 2016 Collision Causing Death(PDF, 138KB)
  15. 6-19-19 - Fresno County Judge Finds Legislature’s Change to Felony Murder Rule is Unconstitutional(PDF, 134KB)
  16. 7-5-19 - Attempted Murder and Associated Charges Filed Against Michael Congdon Related to Tuesday’s Officer Involved Shooting Near Tollhouse(PDF, 148KB)
  17. 9-19-19 - State and County Agencies Join to Advise Fresno Area Utility Customers of Steps to Avoid Fraud when Going Solar(PDF, 84KB)
  18. 9-19-19 - Insufficient Evidence Will Result in No Criminal Charges Being Filed On a Sixteen-Year-Old Juvenile Suspect for Social Media Post Regarding a School Shooting(PDF, 137KB)
  19. 10-1-19 - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month(PDF, 171KB)
  20. 10-10-19 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Awarded DUI Prosecution Grant(PDF, 138KB)
  21. 10-28-19 - Courageous Citizens Award Ceremony(PDF, 132KB)
  22. 11-5-19 - Harry Gordon Sentenced to Life in Prison for the Attempted Murder of His Wife(PDF, 47KB)
  23. 11-7-19 - Murder Charge Filed Against Albert Fimbrez for Tuesday Night’s Death of a 16-Year-Old(PDF, 153KB)
  24. 11-8-19 - Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated and Related Charges Filed Against Silvia Gonzales for Wednesday Afternoon’s Deaths in Rural Fresno County(PDF, 144KB)
  25. 11-12-19 - Oscar Gonzalez, Jr. Sentenced to Life in Prison for the 2015 Torture, Assault and Kidnapping of His Sister(PDF, 118KB)
  26. 11-20-19 - Hugo Lopez-Venegas Convicted of Criminal Threats, Battery Causing Great Bodily Injury and Assault Weapon Possession(PDF, 153KB)
  27. 11-25-19 - District Attorney Smittcamp Urges Governor Newsom to Block the Parole of Convicted Murderer David Weidert(PDF, 1MB)

2018

  1. 1-2-18 - January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month(PDF, 116KB)
  2. 1-5-18 - Murder Charge Filed Against Kenneth Johnson for 2016 Killing of Child(PDF, 65KB)
  3. 1-10-18 - Stop Traffic to Stop Trafficking Fundraiser to Be Held on January 11th(PDF, 66KB)
  4. 1-10-18 - Mark Grahmann Sentenced for Animal Cruelty(PDF, 64KB)
  5. 1-25-18 - Multiple Charges Filed Against Jorge Gracia for String of Vehicle Shootings(PDF, 65KB)
  6. 1-26-18 - Parole Board Grants Parole to Murderer Susan Lee Russo(PDF, 107KB)
  7. 1-29-18 - Parole Board Grants Early Prison Release to Career Car Thief(PDF, 143KB)
  8. 2-1-18 - Brian Cooks Convicted of Manslaughter for His Role in Causing the Death of 9 Year Old Janessa Ramirez(PDF, 65KB)
  9. 2-2-18 - Felony Charges Filed Against Charles Stanphill for Damaging Fresno City Hall Fountain(PDF, 65KB)
  10. 2-6-18 - Murder Charge Filed Against Richard Lopez for 2015 Stabbing Death(PDF, 65KB)
  11. 2-23-18 - Parole Board Grants Early Prison Release to Career Criminal(PDF, 115KB)
  12. 3-5-18 - Inspiration for California “Three Strikes Law” Douglas Walker Sentenced to Life in Prison for Domestic Violence Charges(PDF, 65KB)
  13. 3-5-18 - Brian Cooks Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for His Role in Causing the Death Of 9 Year-Old Janessa Ramirez(PDF, 64KB)
  14. 3-7-18 - Cornelio Jimenez Convicted of All 36 Counts Of Child Molestation and Child Pornography – Is Facing 1,882 Years-To-Life in Prison(PDF, 66KB)
  15. 3-9-18 - Prolific Car Thief Mikhael Palmer Convicted Again Of Numerous Auto Theft, Burglary, and Other Related Charges(PDF, 66KB)
  16. 3-13-18 - District Attorney’s Office Will Seek the Death Penalty in Fresno Multiple Murder Cases Against Kori Muhammad(PDF, 65KB)
  17. 3-19-18 - District Attorney Announces $500,000 Settlement with Costco and San Francisco Bay Go(PDF, 67KB)
  18. 4-1-18 - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month(PDF, 97KB)
  19. 4-4-18 - Sexually Violent Predator Jeffrey Snyder Ordered Returned to Coalinga State Hospital(PDF, 98KB)
  20. 4-13-18 - Frank Mireles Sentenced to Life in Prison for First Degree Murder Conviction(PDF, 98KB)
  21. 4-17-18 - Fresno County Board of Supervisors Vote to Support the Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act Of 2018(PDF, 98KB)
  22. 4-17-18 - Dinuba Man Convicted of Multiple Charges of Child Molest in Fresno County(PDF, 97KB)
  23. 4-27-18 - Thong Vang Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fresno County Jail Lobby Shootings(PDF, 97KB)
  24. 5-8-18 - Cornelio Jimenez Sentenced to 780 Years to Life for 36 Counts of Child Molestation and Child Pornography(PDF, 64KB)
  25. 5-9-18 - Tony Leon Convicted of Murder for Shotgun Slaying of Fresno Woman(PDF, 64KB)
  26. 5-15-18 - Criminal Threat Charge Filed Against Edward Hannah for Central High School Prom Threat(PDF, 64KB)
  27. 5-21-18 - District Attorney Smittcamp and Other Law Enforcement Officials Urge Governor Brown to Block the Parole of Convicted Murderer David Weidert(PDF, 4MB)
  28. 6-26-18 - Murder and Related Charges Filed Against Mario Rosales for Saturday Night Stabbings in Parlier(PDF, 64KB)
  29. 6-27-18 - Gang Murderer Jessie Aguilar Convicted of Battery Upon Fresno County Jail Correctional Officers(PDF, 64KB)
  30. 6-29-18 - Maintain Your Independence this July 4th – Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over(PDF, 90KB)
  31. 7-5-18 - Murder Charge Filed Against Derrick Garcia for May 2017 Killing(PDF, 64KB)
  32. 7-6-18 - Murder and Related Charges Filed Against Joseph Espinoza for Last Week’s Crime Spree and Shooting Death of Nicholas Kauls in Fig Garden Neighborhood(PDF, 67KB)
  33. 7-17-18 - Murder and Related Charges Filed Against Cruz Hinojosa for Tower District Killings(PDF, 128KB)
  34. 8-6-18 - Multiple Murder and Attempted Murder Charges Filed Against Christopher Sanders for Last Week’s Shooting of Three Individuals in Northwest Fresno(PDF, 65KB)
  35. 8-6-18 - Governor Brown Blocks the Parole of Convicted Murderer David Weidert(PDF, 134KB)
  36. 8-7-18 - District Attorney Announces $1.8 Million Settlement with Fitness Evolution Over Unfair Business Practices(PDF, 136KB)
  37. 8-31-18 - District Attorney’s Office to Receive Recognition as Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency From U.S. Attorney’s Office(PDF, 129KB)
  38. 8-31-18 - Erfren Alvarez Convicted of Human Trafficking and Extortion in One of California’s First Farm Labor Trafficking Cases(PDF, 134KB)
  39. 9-5-18 - Multiple Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Micah Collins for Weekend Attack(PDF, 133KB)
  40. 9-5-18 - Murder Charge Filed Against Michael Leyva for August Killing(PDF, 130KB)
  41. 9-11-18 - Multiple Murder and Criminal Threat Charges Filed Against Darshan Dhanjan for Last Weekend’s Double Homicide(PDF, 133KB)
  42. 9-26-18 - Multiple Murder and Arson Charges Filed Against Alan Dupras for the December Killings of His Estranged Wife and Mother-In-Law(PDF, 133KB)
  43. 9-28-18 - James Dean Convicted of Murder for July 2017 Killing(PDF, 133KB)
  44. 10-4-18 - Manslaughter and Hit-And-Run Charges Filed Against Rogelio Alvarez-Maravilla for the September 16th Killing of Clovis Unified Educator Gavin Gladding(PDF, 178KB)
  45. 10-5-18 - Jorge Gracia Convicted of all Charges in 2017 Fresno County Shooting Spree(PDF, 168KB)
  46. 10-18-18 - Neko Wilson Enters Guilty Pleas to Robbery Related to the 2009 Kerman Double Murders of Gary and Sandra De Bartolo After a Change to California’s Felony Murder Rule(PDF, 165KB)
  47. 10-23-18 - Evan Okamura Convicted of Attempted Murder for 2017 Shooting(PDF, 179KB)
  48. 10-24-18 - District Attorney Urges Governor to Reject Clemency Bid of Death Row Inmate(PDF, 2MB)
  49. 11-1-18 - David Brown Convicted of Attempted Murder for Shooting and Trying to Drown His Ex-Girlfriend(PDF, 152KB)
  50. 11-2-18 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Awarded Special DUI Prosecution Grant to Combat Drunk and Drugged Driving(PDF, 116KB)
  51. 12-6-18 - December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month(PDF, 136KB)
  52. 12-10-18 - Multiple Charges Filed Against Dion Loftiss for Last Week’s Robberies of Farmworkers Near Raisin City(PDF, 133KB)
  53. 12-14-18 - 67 Counts of Insurance Fraud Filed Against Benta Fries for Overbilling Insurance Companies of Breast Cancer Patients(PDF, 132KB)

2017

  1. 1-10-17 - Sexually Violent Predator’s Placement Hearing Scheduled for February 28th(PDF, 114KB)
  2. 1-12-17 - DUI Driver Found Guilty of 4 Counts of Murder Sentenced to Life in Prison(PDF, 65KB)
  3. 1-26-17 - Felony Arson and Assault Charges Filed Against Richard Garcia(PDF, 64KB)
  4. 2-1-17 - Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Deandre Jeanpierre(PDF, 64KB)
  5. 2-7-17 - Walmart Agrees to Pay $875,000 in Civil Penalties for Misleading “Greenwashing” Claims(PDF, 66KB)
  6. 2-14-17 - Juan Orozco Sentenced to Life in Prison for Attempted Murder Committed During a Home Invasion Burglary(PDF, 65KB)
  7. 2-15-17 - Charges Filed Against John Major for Courthouse Park Shooting(PDF, 65KB)
  8. 2-15-17 - Multiple Robbery and Assault Charges Filed Against Pair for Last Weeks Robbery Spree(PDF, 65KB)
  9. 2-24-17 - Loren Lebeau’s Request to Withdraw His Plea Denied by the Court(PDF, 101KB)
  10. 2-28-17 - Squaw Valley Location for Placement of Sexually Violent Predator Removed from Consideration(PDF, 64KB)
  11. 3-8-17 - Kelly Duley Jr. Convicted for Sports Bar Assault(PDF, 64KB)
  12. 3-21-17 -Alexander Soto Convicted of Murder Committed During Police Pursuit(PDF, 65KB)
  13. 3-22-17 - Paul Johnson Convicted of Murder for 2012 Stabbing Death(PDF, 64KB)
  14. 4-12-17 - Daniel Vargas Convicted of Attempted Murder for Orange Cove Shooting(PDF, 97KB)
  15. 4-17-17 - District Attorney Opposes Commutation and Release of Murderer Susan Russo(PDF, 98KB)
  16. 4-20-17 - District Attorney Files Murder Charge Against Kori Muhammad for Last Weeks Killing of Security Guard Carl Williams(PDF, 97KB)
  17. 4-26-17 - Dijonte Johnson Convicted of Gang Murder for 2012 Killing(PDF, 97KB)
  18. 4-26-17 - District Attorney Files Special Circumstances Murder and Attempted Murder Charges Against Kori Muhammad(PDF, 99KB)
  19. 4-27-17 - Paul Johnson Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2012 Murder(PDF, 96KB)
  20. 5-31-17 - Murder Charges Filed Against Shawn Abrams for July 2016 Killing(PDF, 63KB)
  21. 6-7-17 - Murder Charge Filed Against Winston Russell for Last Weeks Killing of His Mother(PDF, 64KB)
  22. 6-15-17 - Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day(PDF, 89KB)
  23. 6-22-17 - Charges Filed Against Pavel Tveretinov and Vitaliy Yeroshenko Related to Beehive Thefts(PDF, 64KB)
  24. 6-28-17 - Alfredo “Blessem” Verde Convicted of Human Trafficking Charges for Crimes Against a 17-Year-Old Girl(PDF, 65KB)
  25. 6-29-17 - Sexually Violent Predator Jeffrey Snyder Ordered Released from Coalinga State Hospital(PDF, 66KB)
  26. 7-14-17 - District Attorney Files Involuntary Manslaughter Charges Against Sheriff’s Detective Jared Mullis(PDF, 271KB)
  27. 7-17-17 - Prolific Fresno Car Thief Sentenced to Local Jail(PDF, 108KB)
  28. 7-18-17 - Parole Board Orders First Fresno Dangerous Criminal Release Pursuant to Proposition 57(PDF, 107KB)
  29. 7-19-17 - Raymond Osuna, Jr. Convicted on Child Molestation Charges of a 4-Year-Old Girl(PDF, 115KB)
  30. 8-3-17 - Alfredo “Blessem” Verde Sentenced to 23 Years-To-Life in Prison for the Human Trafficking of a 17-Year-Old Girl(PDF, 65KB)
  31. 8-9-17 - Jeremy Lynd and Bobbie Sevier Convicted of All Charges Related to Attempted ATM Robbery(PDF, 65KB)
  32. 8-9-17 - Sexually Violent Predator Jeffrey Snyder Released From Coalinga State Hospital(PDF, 66KB)
  33. 8-17-17 - Previously Released Felon Under Proposition 36 Now Sentenced to Life in Prison for a String of Gas Station Robberies(PDF, 65KB)
  34. 8-22-17 - Francisco Zermeno Convicted of First Degree Murder(PDF, 64KB)
  35. 8-23-17 - Leuth Sengsongkham Convicted of Two Counts of Murder(PDF, 65KB)
  36. 8-30-17 - Parole Board Releases Three Dangerous Criminals Pursuant to Proposition 57(PDF, 110KB)
  37. 8-30-17 - Raul Torres, Jr. Sentenced to 50 Years to Life in Prison for 2012 Murder of Michael Escalera(PDF, 104KB)
  38. 9-13-17 - Robert King Charged with Felony Indecent Exposure for Incident at Wild Water Adventure Park(PDF, 65KB)
  39. 9-15-17 - Dylan Hall Charged With Five Counts of Indecent Exposure for Exposing Himself at McDonalds Near Fresno State(PDF, 65KB)
  40. 9-20-17 - Overstock Agrees to Pay $27,000 in Civil Penalties for Misleading Environmental “Greenwashing” Claims(PDF, 65KB)
  41. 9-21-17 - Damon Rodgers Takes Advantage of “Judicial Settlement Offer” to Get a Reduced Sentence(PDF, 67KB)
  42. 9-26-17 - Convicted Gang Murderer Jessie Aguilar Charged with Battery Upon a Fresno County Jail Correctional Officer(PDF, 65KB)
  43. 9-28-17 - Parole Board Releases Two Career Criminals Pursuant to Proposition 57(PDF, 118KB)
  44. 10-1-17 - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month(PDF, 111KB)
  45. 10-10-17 - District Attorney Urges Governor to Veto “Soft On Gun-Crimes” Bill(PDF, 962KB)
  46. 10-19-17 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Awarded Special DUI Prosecution Grant(PDF, 126KB)
  47. 10-19-17 - Sexually Violent Predator’s Placement Hearing Scheduled for December 4th(PDF, 160KB)
  48. 11-2-17 - Chief Deputy District Attorney Monica Diaz Appointed to the Fresno County Superior Court Bench(PDF, 70KB)
  49. 11-14-17 - Herbert Deon Goodwin Jr. Sentenced to 36 Years-To-Life in Prison for the Human Trafficking of an Adult Victim and a 17-Yearold Minor Victim(PDF, 66KB)
  50. 11-14-17 - Ryan Michael Flores Convicted of Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Attempted Robbery(PDF, 80KB)
  51. 11-15-17 - David Lawrence Elias Charged with 13 Counts of Felony Misappropriation of Public Money(PDF, 46KB)
  52. 11-27-17 - Fresno County District Attorney Forms “Human Trafficking” Prosecution Unit and Will Assist Victims in the Upcoming Juvenile Human Trafficking Court(PDF, 85KB)
  53. 11-27-17 - Parole Board Grants Prop. 57 Early Release to Inmate Convicted of Assault on Peace Officer(PDF, 109KB)
  54. 12-11-17 - Parole Board Grants Early Prison Release to Classic Car Thief(PDF, 50KB)
  55. 12-12-17 - Criminal Charges Filed in Pair of Unrelated Weekend DUI Collisions that Caused Multiple Deaths(PDF, 48KB)
  56. 12-18-17 - Brandon Sutter Convicted of Attempted Murder for Shooting Victim in the Back(PDF, 65KB)
  57. 12-19-17 - Multiple Murder and Attempted Murder Charges Filed Against Gary Perry for Woodward Lake Killings(PDF, 65KB)
  58. 12-20-17 - Douglas Walker Convicted of Numerous Domestic Violence Charges(PDF, 65KB)
  59. 12-22-17 - Kelly Duley Jr. Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sports Bar Assault(PDF, 67KB)

2016

  1. 1-19-16 - District Attorney Files Animal Cruelty Charges Against Cody High(PDF, 148KB)
  2. 1-27-16 - District Attorney Files Murder Charges Against Eric Gallardo for Shooting Death at Kearny Market(PDF, 64KB)
  3. 2-2-16 - District Attorney Files Attempted Murder Charges Against Harry Gordon for the Weekend Shooting of His Estranged Wife(PDF, 64KB)
  4. 2-4-16 - Fresno County District Attorney Opposes Clemency for Fran’s Market Murderer(PDF, 160KB)
  5. 2-16-16 - Isaac Sanders Sentenced to 31 Years in Prison for Carjacking and Evading(PDF, 64KB)
  6. 2-17-16 - Plea Deal Rejected for Julia Harper in Arson Case that Injured Firefighter Peter Dern(PDF, 65KB)
  7. 2-22-16 - Human Exploitation and Trafficking Institute to Hold a Regional Informational Summit in Fresno(PDF, 109KB)
  8. 3-4-16 - District Attorney Files Animal Cruelty Charge Against Former Foster Farms Employee Gabriel Cevallos(PDF, 64KB)
  9. 3-14-16 - District Attorney Files Murder Charge Against Chinnawat Vue(PDF, 64KB)
  10. 3-16-16 - Tyrell Harris Sentenced to Prison for Abusing “Princess” the Dog(PDF, 64KB)
  11. 3-17-16 - Angelito Romero Convicted of Murder for DUI Death(PDF, 64KB)
  12. 3-22-16 - District Attorney Files Attempted Murder and Weapons Charges Against Charlie Smith for Weekend Jail Assault(PDF, 64KB)
  13. 3-30-16 - District Attorney Files Charges Against Two Individuals for Attack on Elderly Sikh Man(PDF, 64KB)
  14. 4-6-16 - Julia Harper Enters Plea to Arson for Igniting a House Fire that Injured Firefighter Peter Dern(PDF, 64KB)
  15. 4-29-16 - Timothy Holloway Convicted of Animal Cruelty and Burglary for Drowning His Nephew’s Dog “Kane”(PDF, 64KB)
  16. 5-6-16 - District Attorney Files Kidnapping, Sexual Assault, and Weapons Charges Against Yair Garcia Flores for Wednesday Night Assault(PDF, 63KB)
  17. 5-9-16 - Craig Lamar Foster Convicted Of 2nd Degree Murder w/Gun, Attempted Murder w/Gun and Felon Possession Of Firearm(PDF, 133KB)
  18. 5-12-16 - District Attorney Files Special Circumstance Murder Charges Against Dave Thomas Mccann for Weekend Murders in Clovis(PDF, 63KB)
  19. 5-17-16 - Inmate Released Early From Prison on “Non Violent” Second Strike Release Program Pleads to New Felonies(PDF, 64KB)
  20. 5-26-16 - Cody High Sentenced to Animal Cruelty(PDF, 62KB)
  21. 5-27-16 - District Attorney Files Murder Charge Against Emilio Mancia for Stabbing Death(PDF, 63KB)
  22. 6-7-16 - C.S.U. Fresno Student-Athlete Karachi Edo Will Not Face Charges Related to May 6th Arrest(PDF, 64KB)
  23. 6-13-16 - Jovohanna Morris Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty(PDF, 64KB)
  24. 6-29-16 - Thomas Cummings Takes Advantage of a “Judicial Settlement Offer” to Get a Reduced Sentence(PDF, 64KB)
  25. 7-6-16 - District Attorney Files Domestic Violence Related Attempted Murder Charge Against Anthony Simpson for Courthouse Park Shooting(PDF, 64KB)
  26. 7-11-16 - District Attorney Files Charges Against Danny Miller for the Home Invasion Robbery of an Elderly WWII Veteran(PDF, 46KB)
  27. 7-11-16 - Timothy Holloway Sentenced to Prison for Animal Cruelty and Burglary Convictions for Drowning His Nephew’s Dog “Kane”(PDF, 47KB)
  28. 7-15-16 - District Attorney’s Office Issues Warning To Drivers: ‘Dogs Tag Along’ When You Leave Your Car(PDF, 52KB)
  29. 7-20-16 - District Attorney Files Murder Charges Against Saul Mendoza Sepulveda in the Death of Sigifredo Gomez(PDF, 72KB)
  30. 7-22-16 - District Attorney Announces Early Prison Releases Webpage(PDF, 133KB)
  31. 8-4-16 - District Attorney Files Sexual Assault Charge Against Pete Martinez Arguijo(PDF, 64KB)
  32. 8-9-16 - District Attorney Clarifies Issues Regarding Access to Body-Worn Camera Recordings(PDF, 65KB)
  33. 8-16-16 - Former Caltrans Administrator Christine Cox-Kovacevich Pleads Guilty to Two Felony Counts of Embezzlement by a Public Employee(PDF, 64KB)
  34. 8-30-16 - Sexually Violent Predator’s Placement Hearing Scheduled for September 27th(PDF, 114KB)
  35. 8-31-16 - Nw Fresno Residence Withdrawn from Consideration for Placement of Sexually Violent Predator(PDF, 66KB)
  36. 9-1-16 - Central Valley County Law Enforcement and Victim Rights Leadership to Hold Press Conference to Oppose Governor Jerry Brown’s Early Release of Violent Criminals Proposition 57(PDF, 83KB)
  37. 9-1-16 - District Attorney Files Child Pornography Charge Against Caruthers Unified School District Teacher Gregory Carr(PDF, 65KB)
  38. 9-7-16 - District Attorney Files Attempted Murder Charges Against Thong Vang For Weekend Shooting of Two Correctional Officers(PDF, 65KB)
  39. 9-20-16 - Clovis City Council Votes to Oppose Proposition 57(PDF, 65KB)
  40. 9-22-16 - Rene Lopez Found Guilty of 186 Counts of Sexual Assault(PDF, 65KB)
  41. 9-23-16 - District Attorney Files Murder Charge Against Rahzak James for Stabbing Death(PDF, 65KB)
  42. 9-27-16 - Fresno County Board of Supervisors Vote to Oppose Proposition 57(PDF, 65KB)
  43. 9-29-16 - District Attorney Files Domestic Violence Charges Against Evan Wooten Related to Tuesday’s Clovis Swat Standoff(PDF, 65KB)
  44. 9-29-16 - Inmate Released Early from Prison Arrested Again(PDF, 65KB)
  45. 9-30-16 - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month(PDF, 122KB)
  46. 10-4-16 - Christine Cox-Kovacevich Sentenced for Embezzling State Funds(PDF, 121KB)
  47. 10-11-16 - Dawn Singh Found Guilty of Murders in 2009 Kerman Slayings(PDF, 121KB)
  48. 10-14-16 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Awarded Special DUI Prosecution Grant(PDF, 122KB)
  49. 10-18-16 - Ceasar Moreno Pleads “No Contest” to DUI Murder for Thanksgiving Day 2010 Killing(PDF, 115KB)
  50. 10-19-16 - Law Enforcement Leaders and Government Officials to Hold Press Conference to Oppose Governor Brown’s Proposition 57(PDF, 127KB)
  51. 10-21-16 - District Attorney Files Attempted Murder Charges Against Manuel Servin Related to Wednesday Morning Shooting and Police Standoff(PDF, 120KB)
  52. 10-21-16 - Rene Lopez Sentenced to 1,503 Years for Sexual Assaults(PDF, 120KB)
  53. 10-21-16 - Vance Sams Jr. Found Guilty of Murder for Fourth of July 2014 Killing(PDF, 114KB)
  54. 10-25-16 - District Attorney Files Domestic Violence Related Attempted Murder Charge Against Andrew Garcia for Stabbing His Girlfriend(PDF, 121KB)
  55. 10-26-16 - Craig Foster Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2014 Shooting Death(PDF, 120KB)
  56. 10-26-16 - Daniel Wilson Found Guilty of Hate Crime Assault(PDF, 114KB)
  57. 10-26-16 - District Attorney Files Misdemeanor Vehicular Manslaughter Charge Against Rondrick Stubbs for Death of Bicyclist Patrick Tenyenhuis(PDF, 120KB)
  58. 11-4-16 - District Attorney’s Office Serves Search Warrant at Parlier Unified School District(PDF, 64KB)
  59. 11-8-16 - Dawn Singh Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2009 Kerman Slayings(PDF, 65KB)
  60. 11-14-16 - District Attorney Files Child Porn Charges Against Coalinga State Hospital Patient and Former Staff Member(PDF, 65KB)
  61. 11-17-16 - Patricia Perez’s Murder Conviction Upheld(PDF, 76KB)
  62. 11-18-16 - Local Law Enforcement Leaders to Hold Press Conference Discussing the Dangers of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs(PDF, 53KB)
  63. 12-1-16 - District Attorney Files Murder Charge Against David Pena(PDF, 64KB)
  64. 12-2-16 - Daniel Wilson Sentenced to State Prison for Hate Crime Assault(PDF, 65KB)
  65. 12-2-16 - District Attorney Declines to File Charges Against Kenneth Johnson(PDF, 65KB)
  66. 12-16-16 - District Attorney’s Office Completes Investigation and Legal Review of Dylan Noble Officer Involved Shooting(PDF, 68KB)

2015

  1. 1-13-15 - Woman Sentenced To Prison For Home Loan Modification Scam(PDF, 83KB)
  2. 1-14-15 - Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sex Crimes Against Children(PDF, 48KB)
  3. 2-2-15 - Brian Cooks Charged in Shooting Death of 9 Year Old Janessa Ramirez(PDF, 48KB)
  4. 2-5-15 - Jarrod Spencer-Hayes Found Guilty of First Degree Special Circumstances Gang Murder and Shooting(PDF, 48KB)
  5. 2-9-15 - Fyrne Williams Charged in Clovis Machete Attack(PDF, 48KB)
  6. 2-12-15 - Jeffrey Sanchez Charged in Sexual Assault(PDF, 48KB)
  7. 2-18-15 - Target Corporation to Pay $3,352,500 in Price Scanner Case(PDF, 50KB)
  8. 2-24-15 - Hector Castillo-Pichardo Charged in Weekend Double Fatal DUI(PDF, 48KB)
  9. 3-12-15 - Roberta Soto Sentenced to Prison for Deadly DUI Collision(PDF, 48KB)
  10. 3-13-15 - District Attorney Dismisses Murder Charges Against Gabriel Ornelas, Alberto Perez, & Eduardo Serrano(PDF, 48KB)
  11. 4-8-15 - District Attorney Smittcamp to Attend News Conference on State Capitol Steps Urging Governor Brown to Block the Parole of Convicted Murderer(PDF, 48KB)
  12. 4-9-15 - Michael Cancino Charged with Solicitation for Sex with Minors(PDF, 48KB)
  13. 4-24-15 - Julia Harper Charged with Arson For Starting Fire that Injured Firefighter Peter Dern(PDF, 47KB)
  14. 5-5-15 - District Attorney Smittcamp to Hold a Press Conference Announcing the Formation of a “Public Integrity” Unit(PDF, 195KB)
  15. 5-13-15 - Justin Crittenden Enters Plea to Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated for Collision that Killed Michael Navarette(PDF, 48KB)
  16. 5-13-15 - Michael Hamilton Sr. Charged with 30 Counts of Arson for Multiple Fires Dating Back to 2012(PDF, 48KB)
  17. 5-21-15 - District Attorney Smittcamp Deactivated her Facebook Account Consistent with General Law Enforcement Warnings(PDF, 47KB)
  18. 6-4-15 - District Attorney Smittcamp to Hold a Press Conference Regarding Possible Thefts of Property from the Estates of Deceased Persons(PDF, 48KB)
  19. 6-8-15 - Denise Lago Charged in Weekend Double Fatal DUI(PDF, 48KB)
  20. 6-11-15 - Justin Crittenden Sentenced to Prison for Deadly DUI Collision and Identity Theft(PDF, 48KB)
  21. 6-16-15 - Gustavo Hernandez Charged with Attempted Murder for Weekend Knife Attack(PDF, 48KB)
  22. 6-16-15 - Jose Gonzalez Charged in Weekend Robbery Committed After Being Released from the Fresno County Jail(PDF, 48KB)
  23. 6-17-15 - 2015 Recycler’s Symposium Press Release(PDF, 69KB)
  24. 6-18-15 - Police Chief Dyer, Sheriff Mims, District Attorney Smittcamp, and Probation Chief Chavez to Hold a Press Conference Regarding the Arrest of Suspects in a String of Robberies(PDF, 182KB)
  25. 6-23-15 - District Attorney Smittcamp Urging Governor Brown to Block the Parole of Convicted Murderer David Weidert(PDF, 49KB)
  26. 6-26-15 - Kohl’s Agrees to Pay $958,686.27 in Civil Penalties, Costs, and Restitution in Overcharging Case(PDF, 68KB)
  27. 6-26-15 - Proctor and Gamble to Pay $850,000 in Civil Penalties and Costs in “Slack Fill” Case(PDF, 66KB)
  28. 7-2-15 - Public Administrator Theft Investigation Turned Over to the California Department of Justice and California Attorney General(PDF, 66KB)
  29. 7-6-15 - District Attorney’s Public Integrity Prosecutor to Participate in Informational Forum for Candidates(PDF, 66KB)
  30. 7-15-15 - Refugio Alvarez Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty(PDF, 65KB)
  31. 7-17-15 - District Attorney Forms “Animal Cruelty” Unit for Fresno County(PDF, 66KB)
  32. 7-27-15 - Edgar Rueda Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter in Hit-And- Run Death(PDF, 65KB)
  33. 8-11-15 - Fedex to Pay $1.75 Million in Civil Penalties, Costs, and Programs for Illegal Transportation, Storage, and Disposal of Hazardous Wastes(PDF, 66KB)
  34. 8-13-15 - Former Golden Plains Unified School District Board of Trustees Member Presentacion Sanchez Indicted for Perjury and False Declaration of Candidacy(PDF, 66KB)
  35. 8-27-15 - Former Fresno Police Department Officer Robert Knight and His Girlfriend Both Charged in Prostitution Case(PDF, 66KB)
  36. 8-28-15 - Jose Francisco Romo Enters Pleas to 11 Counts of Felony Animal Cruelty for Neglected Horses(PDF, 66KB)
  37. 9-4-15 - Rafael Pedroza Sentenced to Prison for DUI Collision with Deaths(PDF, 69KB)
  38. 9-16-15 - District Attorney Launches Attendance Matters Truancy Prevention Program with Fresno Unified School District(PDF, 67KB)
  39. 10-5-15 - Domenek Greenberry Charged in Double Murder Case(PDF, 65KB)
  40. 10-6-15 - District Attorney Files Charges Against Zacherey Greenlee, Fanny Johansson, & Brandon Hughes(PDF, 66KB)
  41. 10-8-15 - District Attorney Files Sexual Assault Charges Against Fresno Unified School District Teacher Darren Klassen(PDF, 66KB)
  42. 10-14-15 - Fresno County District Attorney’s Office Awarded Special DUI Prosecution Grant(PDF, 67KB)
  43. 10-14-15 - Nicolas Alcala Sentenced to Life in Prison for Gang Related Murder and Attempted Murder(PDF, 66KB)
  44. 10-15-15 - Margaret Alaniz and Anthony Nunez Found Guilty of Murder and Torture(PDF, 66KB)
  45. 10-22-15 - District Attorney Dismisses Charges Against Jeffrey Sanchez(PDF, 64KB)
  46. 10-27-15 District Attorney Files Attempted Robbery and Elder Abuse Charges Against Shvonna Alexander for Assault on Elderly Veteran Captured on Video at Autozone(PDF, 65KB)
  47. 11-9-15 - Alejandro Paz Found Guilty of Manslaughter and Assault with a Firearm for Easter 2009 Shooting(PDF, 65KB)
  48. 11-10-15 - District Attorney Files Multiple Charges of Burglary Against Trent Tapia for Clovis Crime Captured on Surveillance Video(PDF, 65KB)
  49. 11-24-15 - District Attorney Files Manslaughter and Hit-And-Run Charges Against Luis Garcia for the Death of Wheelchair Bound Amelia Whisnand(PDF, 65KB)
  50. 11-24-15 - District Attorney Files Numerous Auto Theft and Burglary Charges Against Jennifer Carlton and Thomas Cummings for Veterans Day Auto Thefts from Veteran(PDF, 65KB)
  51. 11-30-15 - Hector Castillo-Pichardo Enters Pleas to Killing Molly Griffin and Oscar Vega in February Fatal DUI(PDF, 65KB)
  52. 11-30-15 - Tyrell Harris Enters Plea to Animal Cruelty Charge for Fracturing the Skull of “Princess” the Dog(PDF, 65KB)
  53. 12-4-15 - Eddie Nealy Sentenced to Death for 1985 Murder and Rape(PDF, 65KB)
  54. 12-14-15 - Victor Estrada Found Guilty of Special Circumstances Murder in July 2007 Shooting(PDF, 64KB)
  55. 12-15-15 - Eloy Romero Jr. Found Guilty of Double Murder for 2014 Shootings(PDF, 64KB)
  56. 12-15-15 - Sears Roebuck & Co. to Pay $450,000 in Civil Penalties and Costs in Automobile Repair and Sales Tax Case(PDF, 47KB)
  57. 12-16-15 - Leslie’s Poolmart to Pay $79,289 to Settle Misleading Packaging Case with District Attorneys of Fresno and Yolo Counties(PDF, 47KB)
  58. 12-23-15 - District Attorney Files Attempted Murder Charges Against Raymond White, Jr. for Stabbing Therapist(PDF, 132KB)
  59. 12-29-15 - Isaac Sanders Found Guilty of Carjacking with a Gun and Evading for December 2012 Crimes(PDF, 64KB)
  60. 12-30-15 - District Attorney Files Murder Charges Against Stanley Pipes for Shooting Death of His Fiancee(PDF, 64KB)