Teen from El Salvador accused of killing Mendota, California’s Fraylee Hernandez

Fraylee Hernandez of Mendota, Fresno County, California, United States was found dead on January 17, 2024. He was 25. That day, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to check on Hernandez's car parked in the middle of an orchard near Mendota. They found his dismembered body inside the car. Hernandez was murdered allegedly by an undocumented … Continue reading Teen from El Salvador accused of killing Mendota, California’s Fraylee Hernandez

FBI, HSI join sting operation in California; 14 men arrested

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations were among the 17 law enforcement agencies involved in Operation Boogeyman. It is a sting operation conducted in Fresno County, California, United States and Tulare County, California from October 18-20, 2023. Joining the FBI and HSI in the operation were the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, the … Continue reading FBI, HSI join sting operation in California; 14 men arrested

China’s Jia Bei Zhu arrested in Reedley, California

Jia Bei Zhu, 62, is a citizen of China. He formerly resided in Clovis, Fresno County, California, United States. Between December 2020 and March 2023, Zhu and others allegedly manufactured, imported, sold and distributed hundreds of thousands of new coronavirus (COVID-19) test kits in addition to test kits for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), pregnancy, clinical urinalysis … Continue reading China’s Jia Bei Zhu arrested in Reedley, California

Fresno City College teacher Edward Madec released from jail; Who is Dr. Carole Goldsmith?

Edward George "Ed" Madec, 52, of Fresno, Fresno County, California, United States worked at Fresno City College in Fresno as a professor. Aside from Fresno, he has lived in other parts of California including Camarillo, Clovis, Morgan Hill, Rohnert Park, Weed and Visalia. Aside from teaching, Madec also served as the men's basketball coach of … Continue reading Fresno City College teacher Edward Madec released from jail; Who is Dr. Carole Goldsmith?

Fresno County, California’s Savanna Leavitt, Ezekiel Hooten last seen in Auberry, reported missing

Savanna Leavitt, 27, and her son Ezekiel Hooten, 5, were in Auberry, Fresno County, California, United States on October 13, 2023. She drove a white 2014 Subaru Crosstrek near Jose Basin Road and Marvin Ranch Road in Auberry. That was the last time Leavitt and Hooten were seen. They have been reported missing. Leavitt was wearing … Continue reading Fresno County, California’s Savanna Leavitt, Ezekiel Hooten last seen in Auberry, reported missing

Gina Aiello biography: 10 things about Fresno, California woman

Gina Pizarro Aiello is an American woman from California, United States. She and Luis Aceves did not know each other before August 17, 2023 when they were both in the same McDonald's restaurant in Fresno, Fresno County, California. That day, Aiello allegedly swore at the employees at the drive-thru window then entered the restaurant, yelled … Continue reading Gina Aiello biography: 10 things about Fresno, California woman

Fresno County, California deputy Frank Perez arrested; Bail set at $20k

Francisco “Frank” Perez, 42, is a deputy in Fresno County, California, United States. At the end of 2022, he allegedly contacted a teenage girl for sexual purposes. After receiving a report about the allegation, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office immediately launched an investigation. Investigators found no evidence to prove any physical contact happened between the deputy … Continue reading Fresno County, California deputy Frank Perez arrested; Bail set at $20k