Page 3 - Reedley Exponent 5-24-18 E-edition

The Reedley Exponent A3 Thursday, May 24, 2018
Lights & Sirens May 10-May 16
Honoring 36 years of service
Darla Bello, left, stands with Mayor Anita Betancourt after receiving a certificate for 35 years of service with the city of Reedley during the annual Employees Awards barbecue lunch on May 10 at Pioneer Park. Bello, a management analyst in human resources, has worked with the city for 36 years since starting in 1982. Roseann Herrera, an adminis- trative assistant with the Public Works Department, received a 25-year certificate while Denise Phariss and Gerardo Cedillo were recognized for 20-plus years of service. City employees received a free barbecue lunch in appreciation for their service.
Jon Earnest / The Exponent
Suspect sought in May 18 robbery
Thursday, May 10
• Destruction/damage/vandal- ism of property, 200 block of West Aspen Drive, 6:45 a.m. • Larceny, 1500 block of 11th Street, 7 a.m.
• Vehicle theft, 13500 block of East Bulah Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 6:41 p.m.
Friday, May 11
• Shoplifting, 6800 block of South Crawford Avenue (Fresno County Sheriff’s De- partment), 6 a.m.
• Robbery, 600 block of West 3rd Street, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 8:54 a.m. • Larceny, 900 block of 9th Street, Orange Cove (Orange Cove Police Department), 2:35 p.m.
• Residential burglary, 8800 block of South Wrico Av- enue, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 4 p.m.
• Commercial burglary, 9100 block of South Mendocino Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Po- lice Department) 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 12
• Trespass of real property, 1300 block of East Red Beaut Circle, 3 a.m.
• Vehicle burglary, 1400 block of West Flora Avenue, 6:30 a.m.
• Vehicle theft, 100 block of East Dinuba Avenue, 10:30 a.m.
• Drug/narcotic violations, 1200 block of M Street, 12:26 p.m.
• Vehicle burglary, 100 block of South Haney Avenue, 5:43 p.m.
• Drug equipment violations, 2200 block of East North Av- enue, 6:13 p.m.
• Aggravated assault, 1200 block of South Avenue, Or- ange Cove (Orange Cove Po- lice Department), 6:30 p.m.
• Aggravated assault, 1900 block of West Manning Av- enue, 7:46 p.m.
Sunday, May 13
• Commercial robbery, South Alta Avenue and East Manning Avenue (Fresno County Sher- iff’s Department), 12:05 a.m. • Intimidation, 1300 block of East Dinuba Avenue, 2:55 a.m.
• Vehicle burglary, 1500 block of Park Boulevard, Orange Cove (Orange Cove Police Department), 10:39 a.m.
• Vehicle burglary, 1700 block of South East Avenue, 6 p.m.
Monday, May 14
• Drug/narcotic violations, 1100 block of West Olson Av- enue, 2:20 a.m.
• Vehicle theft, 8300 block of South Mendocino Avenue, Parlier (Parlier Police De- partment), 6:30 p.m.
• Drug/narcotic violations, East Cypress Avenue and North
Fisher Avenue, 10:59 p.m.
• Drug/narcotic violations, 500 block of North Birch Av- enue, 11:19 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15
• Aggravated assault, 1700 block of 13th Street, 5:01 a.m. • Shoplifting (agricultural), 16500 block of East Manning Avenue (Fresno County Sher- iff’s Department), 7 a.m.
• Counterfeiting/forgery, 700 block of East Sycamore Av- enue, 8:50 a.m.
• Credit card/ATM fraud, 200 block of South Maple Drive (Fresno County Sheriff’s De- partment), 12:41 p.m.
• Drug equipment violations, orchards east of Buttonwil- low Avenue, 5:10 p.m.
• Trespass of real property, 1100 block of South I Street, 6:16 p.m.
• Drug/narcotic violations, 2nd Street and J Street, Parlier (Parlier Police De- partment), 10:44 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16
• Vehicle theft, 13500 block of Tuolumne Street, Parlier (Parlier Police Department), 9:40 p.m.
(Crime reports are listed for the Reedley, Parlier and Orange Cove areas and are available online at crimere- ports.com. Unless noted, the Reedley Police Department handled the calls.)
Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who robbed a woman at gunpoint in downtown Reed- ley on May 18.
The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of 13th Street near the intersection of G Street, ac- cording to Reedley police Sgt. Det. John Cates. The suspect, armed with a firearm, took an undetermined amount of money from the woman.
The victim earlier had cashed a check at a downtown business and was walking when confronted by the sus- pect, Cates said. The suspect is described as a man in his 30s, dressed in a white shirt
and basketball shorts. He has a full beard and curly hair.
Cates said the suspect was last spotted walking southeast down an alley off 13th Street.
Anyone who may have information on the suspect is asked to call Reedley police at 637-4250 (main line) or on the
department’s tip lines at (559) 356-8690 (English) or (559) 246-4183 (Spanish).
Police also are investi- gating a May 17 apartment burglary in the 600 block of West Parlier Avenue. A thief or thieves took luggage and a smoking device after entering through a window.
Two businesses host grand open events
Two businesses in Reedley held grand opening events on May 4: Aleman Realty and Aleman Mortgage Company at 1130 G St., and City Market at 1060 E. Manning Ave. Both businesses held ribbon cuttings in conjunction with the Greater Reedley Chamber of Commerce, and the events featured food and music. Aleman provides home loans and has an emphasis on assisting first-time homeowners. City Market provides grocery services, including meat, produce and bakery items.
ABOVE LEFT: Jamilla Aleman, center and Erik Leal greet a visitor to Aleman Realty’s open house event on May 4. The downtown business features a dining area and hall in the rear of the building that can be rented for special occasions. Representatives were on hand to answer real estate and property questions from visitors.
ABOVE RIGHT: City Market owners Marisol Michel, left, and Jose Michel addressed visitors at the May 4 grand opening and open house. A band performed live music and on-air personalities from radio station La Jefa were at the event. Harris Ranch employees cooked and served hamburgers to guests. The store opened for business in April.
Photos by Jon Earnest / The Exponent
FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE 519 E. 11th Street, Reedley
Pastor: Ron Robertson
Sunday Growth Classes: 9:30am Children’s and Youth programs
Sunday Worship: 10:30am – Service; Children’s Church, ages 4-11 5:30pm Prayer – Evening Service 6:00pm
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FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH 314 W. Manning Avenue • Reedley, CA 93654 638-2730
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