On July 7, in the early morning hours near Gettysburg Avenue and First Avenue in northeast Fresno, officers responded to Saint Agnes Medical Center for a stabbing victim who was found in critical condition. The incident began with a confrontation after a man knocked on the victim’s car window, escalated to a physical fight, and resulted in the victim being stabbed multiple times with an 8-inch knife. Detectives identified Joshua White as the alleged suspect. Surveillance led to White’s arrest on July 8 in Fairmead, and he was booked into Fresno County Jail for attempted murder. This case is ongoing, and police are encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Richard Gallegos at the Street Violence Bureau or reach out to Crime Stoppers for anonymous tips.
On July 10, a four-vehicle collision involving a suspected drunk driver occurred at the intersection of Olive Avenue and Cedar Avenue. According to the Fresno Police Department, the alleged suspect, Guadalupe Vidro, was determined to be under the influence of alcohol at the time. During the chain-reaction crash, a pedestrian was also struck, and three individuals were transported to Community Regional Medical Center for injuries. Vidro was arrested at the scene on suspicion of DUI, and the investigation remains active.
The evening of July 11 saw an attempted robbery at a jewelry store in northeast Fresno near Cedar and Herndon avenues. Police report that suspects attempted to smash through the front of the business but were thwarted when they encountered locked gates. The suspects exited their SUV and transferred to another getaway vehicle before fleeing. No injuries were reported and nothing was stolen. The Fresno Police Department is actively seeking information from the public about the suspects involved.
Fresno Police have announced increased traffic enforcement operations, with motor officers focusing on speeding and other violations. On July 6, officers made 39 traffic stops, issued 35 citations, impounded seven vehicles, and arrested one person on suspicion of DUI. Similar operations are scheduled to continue, targeting dangerous driving behavior that may result in further DUIs or arrests.
In addition, Valley Crime Stoppers has listed Billy Ray Maldonaldo as the Most Wanted Person of the Day for July 11. Maldonaldo, a Hispanic male approximately 5’8” and 145 pounds with black hair and eyes, is wanted on a felony warrant for domestic violence. Police are asking for public assistance in locating Maldonaldo, identified in connection to warrant number H1906642.
Significant trends this past week include ongoing concerns with violent altercations in parked vehicles, increased incidents involving impaired driving leading to multi-vehicle accidents and injuries, and property crime attempts at local businesses. Increased traffic enforcement is also a notable focus as authorities work to curb unsafe driving citywide.
Anyone with information about these or other crimes is urged to contact the Fresno Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP. Tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
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