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@markmobility
for the follow through on trying to correct this misinformation. Remember, just like a carpenter measures twice and cuts once... we should all research twice and tweet once.
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#CreekFire
Evacuation Warning for all of Shaver Lake, as far south as Littlefield Road. There is a potential threat to life & / or property. Those who require extra time to evacuate & those with pets / livestock should leave now.
When a 92 year old WWII veteran in our community fell victim to ungrateful low lives who stole his American flag,
@FresnoSheriff
Deputy Guzman bought Mr. Chrismer a new one. He & fellow deputies hung it in his yard this
#MemorialDay
. Proof good deeds always outshine bad people 🇺🇸
Also while at Cressman's, the group held a moment of silence in recognition of the 9/11 anniversary.
@FresnoCoFire
crews also took an American flag and mounted it atop one of the store's damaged signs. 🇺🇸
#creekfire
U.S. District Judge Rules in Favor of CA CCW Permit Holders
The judge granted a preliminary injunction against the California government's mandated gun free zones proposal as part of SB2. Meaning permit holders are allowed to carry in places previously allowed under the law.
@FresnoSheriff
@MargaretMims
Logs Off for Her Final Time
Her 42 year law enforcement career started in 1980 as the first female officer of the Kerman Police Department. She retires as the first female sheriff of Fresno County & 25th overall.
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20 deputies who are on our Mobile Field Force team are working the streets of downtown San Francisco. As part of a mutual aid request, we sent
@FresnoSheriff
personnel north to focus on enforcing the curfew that's in place and protect against the looting of stores.
@SFPD
#CreekFire
- Thank you to
@ChpFresno
Officer Justice Jones &
@CaltransHQ
workers for taking the initiative to save & preserve the sign dedicated to
@FresnoSheriff
fallen Deputy Joel Wahlenmaier. It normally sits along westbound Hwy. 168, near Woodland Road in Shaver Lake.
Today, the
@FresnoSheriff
crew has been flying our helicopter, EAGLE One. During their flight overnight, they picked up an image on their computer system of what appears to be a sleigh with reindeer in the air.
@NoradSanta
#SantaIsComing
#MerryChristmas
@FresnoSheriff
Detectives Arrest Sanger Man for Deadly Shooting at Fowler House Party. 20 y/o Joseph Ornelas is in the Fresno County Jail facing one charge of murder and two charges of attempted murder. He is accused of killing 20 y/o Lee Major III of Fresno & injuring 2 others.
Hark, who mows there? It's
@FresnoSheriff
Deputy Mike Wynn. While on patrol in Riverdale, he saw a woman mowing her lawn. With no call to respond to, he pulled over & offered to finish the job so she could take a break. Proof that community service comes in all forms. 🚔⭐️
Another good day of work for
@FresnoSheriff
narcotic K-9, Coco. She uncovered a total of 40 pounds worth of methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin ready to be packaged for sales.
Three Reedley Men Arrested Following Burglary and Vehicle Pursuit
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@CHPCentralDivhttp
://www.fresnosheriff.org/media-relations/three-reedley-men-arrested-following-burglary-and-vehicle-pursuit.html
Another young, promising life lost in the line of duty for our law enforcement family. The
@FresnoSheriff
offers its support and hopes to give strength to the
@cityofdavispd
and loved ones of Officer
#NatalieCorona
@FresnoSheriff
@FresnoCoFire
@R5_Fire_News
New Evacuation Orders for
#CreekFire
. Area west of Tollhouse, along Auberry Road west to Powerhouse Road. Also, Alder Springs, Mile High, Meadow Lakes, Big Sandy, Jose Basin, Italian Bar, Dinkey Creek, Wishon & Courtright Reservoirs.
Evacuation Warnings now in effect for
#CreekFire
:
Tollhouse Road at Peterson Road down to Lodge Road, Beal Fire Road, Powerhouse Road to the San Joaquin River. An evacuation center for people and small animals is established at Clovis North High School, 2770 E International Ave.
@FresnoSheriff
@FresnoCoFire
@R5_Fire_News
All of Huntington Lake is now under an evacuation order due to the fast spreading
#CreekFire
. This is in addition to existing evacuation orders for Camp Sierra & Big Creek. Visitors urged to leave now to avoid traffic jams on Hwy. 168.
Chief Huerta, a former
@FresnoSheriff
deputy, was a well respected man and law enforcement officer. He will be greatly missed. We send our best wishes to his family and everyone
@Fresno_State
Our hearts are with the Huerta Family and our Fresno State community today, as we announce the passing of University Police Chief David W. Huerta.
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Firefighting pilot Mike Fournier left our
@FresnoSheriff
Coroner’s Office Monday morning.
@FresnoCoFire
lead a procession to the Grape Vine where L.A. County Fire took over and guided Fournier the rest of the way to his hometown of Rancho Cucamonga in Southern California.
@FresnoSheriff
Deputy John Erickson is making good progress in his recovery. He offers this message to the community. "Happy 4th of July! Thank you for all the prayers, support and kindness!" 🇺🇸 He carried this St. Michael prayer card on Tuesday, when he was shot in the leg.
A look up toward the direction of Shaver Lake from down at Sierra High School in Tollhouse.
@FresnoSheriff
is wishing everyone a safe night with the hope of minimal damage. For the latest on the
#CreekFire
In their first two days on the job,
@FresnoSheriff
's two new narcotic K-9s have sniffed out a total of $146,000, three lbs. of marijuana & several ounces of concentrated marijuana (honey oil). It resulted in two arrests. Coco (F) & Willow (M) are Springer Spaniels from Ireland.
A sky view of
#ChristmasTreeLane
courtesy of the
@FresnoSheriff
helicopter, EAGLE One. Quite busy on a Tuesday night. We ask that everyone be patient, courteous and respectful while navigating through traffic to enjoy the lights. Merry Christmas!
To all the men and women of our U.S. military, thank you for the services you've provided to our country yesterday, today and tomorrow. Happy Veterans Day!
The suspect has been identified as 42 year old Richard Beauregard of Fresno. He faces charges of auto theft, evading police, identity theft and possession of Heroin.
@FresnoSheriff
@MargaretMims
visited Deputy John Erickson in the hospital this weekend. John continues to make remarkable progress and he is thankful for the continued prayers, kindness and support. 🙏🏻⭐🇺🇸
@FresnoSheriff
Deputy John Erickson, 49, is recovering in the hospital with a broken leg after being shot. He responded to a home in Tollhouse for a civil dispute when the suspect confronted him. The suspect is not in custody, but deputies are in communication with him.
Fresh snow in Shaver Lake on Tuesday.
@FresnoSheriff
hopes you enjoy this beautiful photo so it can momentarily take your mind off all the craziness going on.
@FresnoSheriff
Search & Rescue team has found 24 year old Cody King of Clovis. He is alive and uninjured. SAR had been looking for him since Wednesday in the Shaver Lake / Dinkey Creek area after he got his vehicle stuck in the snow and hiked out to get help.
***AVOID THE AREAS*** River Park, where an officer involved shooting took place & the Save Mart Shopping center at First & Nees in Fresno where the fleeing suspect ran toward.
@FresnoSheriff
@FresnoPolice
@ClovisPolice_CA
actively searching for the suspect. Centers closed off.
Another day in San Francisco for
@FresnoSheriff
Mobile Field Force. Their primary assignment is to protect businesses from being looted. Dozens of folks walked by just to thank them for their service & a young man was kind enough to hand deliver water bottles to deputies.
@SFPD
While grabbing some lunch during a patrol shift,
@FresnoSheriff
Deputies Courtney Bush & Zachary Westbrook met a young man who told them he wants to be a law enforcement officer. They snapped a photo with him & gave him some books as part of the Sheriff's Reading Posse program.
Watch tonight
@OfficialLivePD
on
@AETV
from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST.
@FresnoSheriff
Deputies Johnny Reyes and Mike Sill will be featured for using our EAGLE One helicopter to rescue a teenage girl from the San Joaquin River.
@FresnoSheriff
homicide detectives have arrested 17 year old Anthony Chavez of San Joaquin for a gang-related murder. At 8:30 pm on May 26th, 19 year old Yordy Urbieta of Tranquillity was shot and killed while in the area of Nevada and 6th Street in the City of San Joaquin.
Missing: 13 year old Brody Musgrave of Fresno. Last seen at 6 pm on February 16. Sierra Ave., between West and Fruit Avenues.
Brody is 5’2”, thin build, short dirty blonde hair, hazel eyes & light freckles. Gray sweatshirt, blue jeans brown boots. If seen, dial (559) 600-3111
@fresnosheriff
@FresnoCoFire
@R5_Fire_News
The following Evacuation Warnings are now in effect for the
#CreekFire
:
- All residents living in the Prather / Auberry areas. This includes: Auberry Rd. to Millerton Rd. and Tollhouse Rd. to Nicholas Rd. to Hwy 168.
We want to thank Devin, a local 7th grader, who also happens to be the son of a
@FresnoSheriff
correctional officer. Devin recently began a campaign to gather face masks for all staff members in the jail. In a short time, he was able to collect and donate more than 80 masks.
The sound of freedom could be heard roaring over downtown Fresno on Wednesday.
@FresnoSheriff
wants to thank
@CalGuard
@144thFW
for a remarkable display of appreciation to all healthcare workers and first responders up and down the state. 🇺🇸
@FresnoSheriff
If you have safely evacuated from the
#CreekFire
, please consider registering yourself through the American Red Cross Safe and Well website to allow family & friends to search for you so they can have the peace of mind that you are well.
Homeowners on Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno were extremely happy when a
@FresnoSheriff
deputy returned their beloved Hermey the Elf & Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer decorations, which were recently stolen.
@FresnoSheriff
@MargaretMims
sworn in for her fourth term during a ceremony at Simonian Farms in Fresno.The Honorable Alan Simpson, a Fresno County Superior Court Presiding Judge, administered the Sheriff’s Oath of Office. She is the 25th person to hold the Office of the Sheriff.
@FresnoSheriff
sends it's best to
@FresnoPolice
Officer Eloy Escareno and his wife, Maribel, who were severely injured in a car collision. We pray for a speedy recovery to the both of you.
@fresnosheriff
sends its best to
@FresnoPolice
& the family of Officer Phia Vang. The 26 year veteran was driving home alone in his personal vehicle when a wrong way driver on Hwy. 180 struck & killed him. Our agency grieves for the loss of this man, a dedicated public servant.
#Alert
@FresnoSheriff
@FresnoCoFire
@R5_Fire_News
Adjust your Labor Day weekend plans. Access to Shaver Lake is completely closed to the public due to the
#CreekFire
. No one is being allowed up past the 4 lane on EB Hwy. 168. Evacuation Orders issued to Camp Sierra & Big Creek.
@FresnoSheriff
@MargaretMims
is proud to announce three Fresno County Sheriff's deputies have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Congratulations to (from left) Adam Maldonado, Floyd Avila and Preston Little.
Congratulations to the 10 new
@FresnoSheriff
deputy recruits who were sworn in Friday during their police academy graduation.
If you wish to start a law enforcement career with us, please email our recruitment team at: recruitment
@fresnosheriff
.org
Everyone at the
@FresnoSheriff
Office wishes you and your family a
#MerryChristmas
We also would like to thank all first responders who are working this holiday, keeping us safe.
Guess who feel through the Savemart ceiling today? While we may have pulled back our visible SWAT operation, we left undercover detectives in place. When suspect Pheng Vang began to run, our MAGEC detectives and Northeast patrol officers were quick to apprehend him.
@FresnoSheriff
@R5_Fire_News
@FresnoCoFire
#CreekFire
Evacuation Orders: Shaver Lake down to Cressman, Big Creek, Huntington Lake, Camp Sierra, Florence Lake, Ward Lake, Portal Forebay, Edison Lake Mono Hot Springs, Kaiser & all campgrounds.
@FresnoSheriff
@MargaretMims
would like to introduce our two newest deputies who recently completed the police academy and were just sworn in. Welcome to the team Deputy Tate Anderson (left) and Deputy Ryan O'Donnell.
@FresnoSheriff
wishes a speedy recovery to
@LASDHQ
Deputy Joseph Gilbert Solano. Our prayers go out to him, his family and all of our brothers and sisters at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Boy did I feel lucky today meeting Clint Eastwood. He said he spent a lot of time in Fresno County at Huntington Lake. He had lunch with Californina Sheriffs at our 125th annual conference.
@FresnoSheriff
is thinking of
@sacsheriff
and its family during this time of loss. We stand strong with you; our brothers and sisters. RIP Sacramento County Sheriff's Deputy Mark Stasyuk. Get well Sacramento County Sheriff's Deputy Julie Robertson.
On Tuesday,
@FresnoSheriff
@MargaretMims
attended her final Board of Supervisors meeting as an elected official. With her husband Gary at her side, she proudly accepted the board's resolution, which recognizes her nearly 40 year career of impeccable law enforcement service.
@FresnoSheriff
thanks the
@HomeDepot
store located on Kings Canyon Road in Fresno. Employees donated several precious items to our office. Through this generosity, we can use the products to protect ourselves, as well as keep facilities & work areas clean for us & the community.
On this 20th anniversary of the
#911attack
,
@FresnoSheriff
&
@MargaretMims
recognizes all who lost their lives that day as well as everyone who has since made sacrifices to preserve our freedoms as Americans. 🇺🇸 May we return to a unified patriotism like that of 2001. 🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏿
Dispatcher appreciation week has kicked off. Thank you to the hard working men and women behind the scenes at the
@FresnoSheriff
Office, as well as those handling calls for other agencies across the country.
1) Designate a sober driver
2) Walk
3) Uber
4) Lyft
5) Taxi
6) Stay home
There are too many good choices than to make the bad one of driving drunk or high. Use your smarts to save lives and have a happy 2019.
@FresnoSheriff
@ChpFresno
@FresnoPolice
@ClovisPolice_CA
Now is the time to sign up to receive emergency alerts from
@FresnoSheriff
. Using
@Everbridge
, we are currently delivering emergency alerts about the
#CreekFire
directly to your mobile device through call, text and email. Sign-up for free.
A hazy look at Huntington Lake & a look up from Big Creek. Not the clear view we would like, but we are still so grateful for what this county and country provides. Thankful for all of our firefighters who are putting in the work to knock down the fires and keep us safe. 🇺🇲🚒
We wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! A special blessing for us as Deputy Patrick Gee (pictured sitting) returned home to his family after spending several months battling COVID-19. He showed incredible strength to fight the virus & continues his journey to get healthier.
Everyone at the Fresno County Sheriff's Office wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas.
We also would like to thank ALL first responders and dispatchers who are working this holiday, keeping us safe. 🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏿