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Update Nov. 29, 2015: The Coroner's Office has identified the Huron burglary suspect as 19-year-old Cody Caldwell (DOB 05/04/1996). The cause of death was determined to be smoke inhalation and thermal burns.
Just before 3:00 pm Saturday, Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home on the 16000 block of W. Gale Ave. in Huron. A homeowner reported that when he lit a fire in his fireplace, he heard a man yell from inside the chimney. At this same time, the house began to fill with smoke. The homeowner worked to put the fire out as dispatchers sent firefighters with Cal Fire – Fresno County to the home. Approximately ten minutes after the initial call, the suspect appeared to still be breathing and moving inside the chimney. A short time later, firefighters dismantled the chimney in an attempt to rescue the suspect, however, it was discovered that he was dead.
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On Friday, November 20th, deputies with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Civil Unit carried out the final step of an eviction process at a homeless encampment in the county limits of Mendota.
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Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Property Crimes Unit are seeking the public’s help to identify two met caught on camera vandalizing a water vending machine and ice freezer box. The crime lasted a total of nine minutes.
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Detectives have identified a man they would like to question in regards to the deadly marijuana robbery attempt that occurred in Miramonte on September 21, 2015.
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On Saturday, November 14th at 10:00 am, Garden of Innocence - Fresno County will hold a burial service for eight babies: Jill Elise, Stella, Aurora, Isaac, Jeremiah, Christopher, Samuel and Nehemiah. It takes place at Mt. View Cemetery, 1411 W. Belmont Ave. in Fresno.
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Update 11/12/15 7 a.m.: Around 12:45 am on Thursday, David Warren Riggins entered the main lobby of the Fresno County Jail and turned himself in to officers. Riggins stated that he knew law enforcement agencies were conducting an intense search for him and he was tired of hiding. Riggins has been booked into jail and faces two new charges; one for escape and one for conspiracy.
Local law enforcement agencies are actively searching for an inmate who was incorrectly released from the Fresno County Jail around 8:00 am on Wednesday.
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It is with great sadness that the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of retired K-9 Reno. Reno was most known for his incredible recovery after being wounded in the line of duty during a July 2009 shootout between an armed suspect and deputies.
