The Fresno Police Department reported several notable incidents over the past week. On March 1, officers responded to a robbery at a Dollar General store on Salem Avenue. The suspect, described as a male in his 20s wearing dark clothing, allegedly brandished a weapon and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The case remains under investigation.
Later that day, police arrested a woman at JCPenney on Shaw Avenue for alleged identity theft. The suspect, identified as Nilda Saenz, 48, was taken into custody without incident. She faces multiple felony charges.
On March 2, officers responded to a disturbance near the intersection of Gettysburg and Peach avenues. Jared Beene, 41, was arrested for public intoxication and possession of an illegal weapon. He was booked into Fresno County Jail.
In a separate incident on March 2, Rachel Lucas, 35, was arrested following an alleged assault with a deadly weapon on West Minarets Avenue. She faces additional charges including shoplifting and drug possession.
Fresno PD reported an uptick in property crimes and drug offenses over the past week. Several suspects were arrested in connection with a string of cash register robberies targeting local businesses. Detectives are investigating potential links between the cases.
On March 4, officers executed search warrants at multiple locations in Fresno and Selma as part of a long-term firearms investigation. Two male suspects were arrested and 15 illegal weapons were seized. Two additional suspects remain at large. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
The police department continues to investigate a stabbing that occurred near Chukchanski Park on March 5. The victim, an adult male, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the Tower District on March 6. Shell casings were recovered at the scene, but no injuries were reported. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses.
On March 7, police arrested a suspect for alleged stalking and making criminal threats following an incident on East Lowe Avenue. The suspect, identified as Fidel Ramirez Vasquez, 21, was booked on multiple felony charges.
The Fresno Police Department urges residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Anyone with information on these or other crimes is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 559-498-STOP. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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