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Fresno Crime Digest: Arrests, Shootings, and Ongoing Investigations in Central Fresno
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FRESNO CRIME DIGEST - Week of May, 2025
On May 12, Fresno Police arrested 67-year-old Joseph Zeno at Bulldog Lane in Fresno. Zeno was charged with violation of a stay away or protection order. He was booked at 9:40 PM and released on May 14 with bail set at $20,000. The case number is 2505121130-1.
On May 13, Fresno County Sheriff's Department Area 2 arrested 25-year-old Uriel Alcala Rios at Van Ness Avenue. Rios faces a felony charge related to arranging a meeting with a minor with intent to engage in sexual conduct. He was booked at 11:25 AM and remains in custody with bail set at $370,000. The case is being processed under case number F25901977.
On May 20, Fresno Police responded to an incident at Fountain Way. Details of the arrest and charges are limited, but the case is documented under number 2505201428-1.
A shooting occurred on April 20 at a barbershop near Belmont and Van Ness Avenues. Fresno Police found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds, including a 17-year-old. Police have clarified that while the shooting happened inside a barbershop, the business itself was not connected to the incident. Authorities have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. The case is being investigated as a homicide.
More recently, on May 14, police reported that a drug deal in central Fresno escalated into a stabbing incident involving two victims. The investigation into this matter is ongoing.
In other news, Visalia police are dealing with internal issues as a police captain has pleaded not guilty to embezzlement charges. This case highlights ongoing accountability efforts within regional law enforcement.
Authorities are also revisiting a deadly drive-by shooting that occurred in Huron in 2017, indicating continued efforts to resolve cold cases in the region.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is encouraged to contact the Fresno Police Department at their non-emergency line (559) 600-3111 or the Fresno County Sheriff's Office at (559) 600-8400. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers.
The recent incidents show a concerning pattern of violent crimes in central Fresno, particularly around the Van Ness Avenue corridor, with multiple weapons-related offenses occurring in public spaces. Law enforcement continues to maintain that these are isolated incidents and not indicative of a broader public safety threat.
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On May 12, Fresno Police arrested 67-year-old Joseph Zeno at Bulldog Lane in Fresno. Zeno was charged with violation of a stay away or protection order. He was booked at 9:40 PM and released on May 14 with bail set at $20,000. The case number is 2505121130-1.
On May 13, Fresno County Sheriff's Department Area 2 arrested 25-year-old Uriel Alcala Rios at Van Ness Avenue. Rios faces a felony charge related to arranging a meeting with a minor with intent to engage in sexual conduct. He was booked at 11:25 AM and remains in custody with bail set at $370,000. The case is being processed under case number F25901977.
On May 20, Fresno Police responded to an incident at Fountain Way. Details of the arrest and charges are limited, but the case is documented under number 2505201428-1.
A shooting occurred on April 20 at a barbershop near Belmont and Van Ness Avenues. Fresno Police found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds, including a 17-year-old. Police have clarified that while the shooting happened inside a barbershop, the business itself was not connected to the incident. Authorities have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. The case is being investigated as a homicide.
More recently, on May 14, police reported that a drug deal in central Fresno escalated into a stabbing incident involving two victims. The investigation into this matter is ongoing.
In other news, Visalia police are dealing with internal issues as a police captain has pleaded not guilty to embezzlement charges. This case highlights ongoing accountability efforts within regional law enforcement.
Authorities are also revisiting a deadly drive-by shooting that occurred in Huron in 2017, indicating continued efforts to resolve cold cases in the region.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is encouraged to contact the Fresno Police Department at their non-emergency line (559) 600-3111 or the Fresno County Sheriff's Office at (559) 600-8400. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers.
The recent incidents show a concerning pattern of violent crimes in central Fresno, particularly around the Van Ness Avenue corridor, with multiple weapons-related offenses occurring in public spaces. Law enforcement continues to maintain that these are isolated incidents and not indicative of a broader public safety threat.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI