In Fresno this past week, criminal incidents have ranged from alleged domestic violence to commercial arson, firearm offenses, and battery cases. At approximately 2:30 am on August 21, Southwest officers responded to Blackstone Avenue and Grant Avenue following a ShotSpotter alert of four gunshots. Officers located a male victim with gunshot injuries and, later the same day, arrested a stabbing victim after connecting him to the earlier shooting incident. Police report the case remains under investigation and are not currently seeking public assistance for suspects, as noted by goldrushcam.com.
On Saturday, Northwest Fresno at West Pointe apartments, officers responded to a domestic violence call. The alleged suspect became aggressive toward his wife and charged officers brandishing two knives. After unsuccessful negotiation attempts, officers employed lethal force. The suspect, a former Correctional Sergeant, later succumbed to injuries at the hospital. The incident involved confirmed prior convictions for domestic-related charges and is being reviewed by authorities, per KFSN reporting.
On August 24, around 4:30 am, Fresno Police arrested an individual near Mayfair Drive East for allegedly obstructing a public officer. No suspect description provided, and the matter remains under investigation; the agency case number is 2508240234-1, as reported in Fresno County Sheriff's Office records.
Later that morning near East White Avenue, police arrested a man on charges including alleged battery against a non-cohabitant and violation of a stay-away order. Arrests were made, and the agency case number is 2508240364-1.
Also on August 24, an individual was apprehended near East Washington Avenue for allegedly receiving a stolen motor vehicle and being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition. Both charges are felonies and under investigation with no bail issued. The associated agency case numbers are F25903474 and F24906576.
On August 26, federal agents arrested Bobby Salazar, operator of Bobby Salazar’s restaurants, for alleged commercial arson. According to federal authorities and the Department of Justice, Salazar is accused of directing a motorcycle gang president to set fire to a vacant restaurant on North Blackstone Avenue in April 2024. Investigators determined the fire was intentionally set; Salazar then filed an insurance claim for over $980,000 allegedly denying any involvement. The investigation includes ATF, Fresno PD, the County Sheriff’s Department, and the FBI. He remains in federal custody and is scheduled for an initial federal court appearance as announced by GV Wire and DOJ press releases.
Reviewing trends, Fresno continues to experience incidents involving firearm possession by prohibited persons, domestic violence, and commercial arson. Cooperation among local, federal, and state agencies remains critical in resolving these cases.
Listeners with any information about these or other incidents are encouraged to contact Fresno PD or Crime Stoppers. Emergency line for tips: (559) 498-STOP.
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