Madera County News
Sheriff Arrests Three for Stealing Manhole Covers
By Elizabeth Warmerdam | 2/1/2013MADERA COUNTY – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office arrested three Planada residents for stealing and trying to sell manhole covers. Dorothy Jane Alt, 19, Joy [...]
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One Suspect Caught, Another on the Loose in Lotto Ticket Theft
By Elizabeth Warmerdam | 1/17/2013
MADERA – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office has identified two men accused of stealing California Lottery scratcher tickets in November. One of the suspects, 32- [...]
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Madera Pharmacy Owner Shoots, Kills Armed Robber
By Elizabeth Warmerdam | 1/10/2013
MADERA – A robber was shot and killed after he and his accomplice barged into a Madera pharmacy with guns firing and the owner pulled out a gun of his own. The inc [...]
READ MORE...Three shot, Including 8-year-old girl, in Madera Gang Shooting
By Elizabeth Warmerdam | 11/29/2012
MADERA – A gang member opened fire at another member of the same gang, killing him and wounding an innocent girl caught in the crossfire. The shooting happened jus [...]
READ MORE...Operation Mercury results in biggest marijuana bust in Fresno County history
By Polly Kennedy | 9/27/2012
The Fresno Valley is known for its agriculture, but according to law enforcement officials, there is a huge issue with marijuana b [...]
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Woman Shot by Chowchilla Police After Brandishing Fake Gun
By Polly Kennedy | 8/31/2012
Tina McClure, 45-years-old, of Chowchilla was shot and wounded by allegedly brandished a fake gun at two officers. McClure is expected to live, but it is unclear why [...]
READ MORE...One arrested, two sought in Madera drive by shooting
By Polly Kennedy | 8/31/2012
Madera County has its fair share of crime and one victim was shot late Monday night. One suspect in the drive by shooting was arrested, but Madera Sheriff’s deputi [...]
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