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Dinuba police and fire calls for last week:
Monday, August 16
• A grass fire was re- ported in the orchard be- hind McDonalds at 5:28 a.m. in the 1700 block of East El Monte Way.
• A person reported at 5:36 a.m. of hearing four shots fired in the 1600 block of Akers Way. Nothing was reported seen.
The Reedley Police Department handled 673 public-initiated and officer-initiated calls for service, with 106 dis- patched as Priority 1 calls. Officers completed 118 police reports, made 26 arrests and issued 39 traffic citations. There were four traffic colli- sions and two DUI cas- es, three fire calls and 26
Monday, August 16
There were 91 calls for service and four traf- fic citations were issued. • A non-injury traffic accident was reported at Academy and Church avenues.
• Officers made a war- rant arrest in the 1700 block of Sanger Avenue. • Officers made a war- rant arrest in the 700 block of L Street.
• A sex offense was re- ported in the 2200 block of Jenni Avenue.
• An attempted burglary was reported in the 2700 block of Jenni Avenue. • An arrest for delaying or obstructing a police officer occurred in the 2700 block of Jensen Avenue.
• Officers filed a mental health evaluation report in the 800 block of O Street.
• A vehicle was im- pounded at Academy and Cherry avenues.
Tuesday, August 17
There were 101 calls for service and 14 traffic citations were issued.
• Three sex offender registrations were re- ceived at the police de-
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August 10, 2021
• Theft of a seat was reported at 8:07 a.m. in the 1700 block of Scott Avenue.
• Vandalism was a bath- room at Rose Ann Vuich Park was reported at 9:23 a.m.
• Officers responded to a report of domestic violence at 11:34 a.m. in the 1500 block of Marion Way.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported
medical aid calls.
Monday, August 16
• Vandalism was report- ed at 8:51 a.m. in the 1100 block of South Reed Avenue.
• A subject check at 1:43 p.m. in the 800 block of I Street resulted in a war- rant arrest.
• A subject check at 5:59 p.m. in the 900 block of
partment.
• Theft was reported in the 2600 block of Cherry Avenue.
• Trespassing was re- ported in the 2500 block of Jensen Avenue.
• A traffic accident was reported in the 1800 block of Academy Av- enue.
• A traffic accident was reported in the 1500 block of 7th Street.
• Found property was re- ported in the 1500 block of 4th Street.
• A traffic accident was reported in the 600 block of Academy Avenue.
• Officers made an ar- rest for a restraining order violation in the 400 block of Academy Avenue.
• A general incident was reported in the 700 block of Faller Avenue.
• Officers conducted a field interview at P and 11th streets.
Wednesday, August 18
There were 127 calls for service and 10 traffic citations were issued.
• Officers made an ar- rest for suspected do- mestic violence in the 500 block of 8th Street.
at 8:51 p.m. in the 1100 block of East El Monte Way.
• A suspicious subject was spotted looking into vehicles at 11:24 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Alta Avenue.
Tuesday, August 17
• The theft of a catalytic converter was reported at 3:37 a.m. in the 400 block of Quail Run Av- enue.
• Vehicle theft was re- ported at 6:47 a.m. in the 1900 block of Terrace Drive.
• The theft of a catalytic converter was reported at 8:43 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Way.
• A 13-year-old and 12-year-old were in- volved in an on-campus fight shortly before 11 a.m. in the 1100 block of Hayes Avenue. The 13-year-old was detained
Wednesday, August 18
• A busted water pipe was reported at 6:28 a.m. in the alley way in the 300 block of North L Street.
• A cold commercial burglary was reported at 8:35 a.m. in the 200 block of West El Monte Way.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at
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• An injury traffic col- lision was reported at 10:19 a.m. at Manning and Buttonwillow av- enues.
• A subject check at 11:58 a.m. in the 1600 block of 12th Street re- sulted in an arrest for narcotics possession.
• Officers responded to
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ed in the 400 block of Academy Avenue.
• A general incident was reported in the 2500 block of Santa Maria Avenue
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Mr. McHaley, a resident of Sanger, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born on April 28, 1936 in Fresno, California.
Dick was raised in Piedra, until he and Shirly married. They lived in Tivy Valley and Sanger.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Richard Michael & wife, Barbara; grandson, Richard Michael, Jr. & wife, Amber; and three, great-grandchildren, Railee, Chole and, Richard Syler.
No services will be held.
Remembrances may be made to Valley Children’s Hospital, 9300 Children’s Blvd., PC 17, Madera, CA
93636
Eleanor (Lee) Jertberg
March 21, 1929 ~ August 10, 2021
Eleanor (Lee) Jertberg was born on March 21, 1929 in Downey,
California and passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021
surrounded by her children.
Lee married her High School sweetheart Richard Jertberg in 1949. They were mar-
ried for 65 years until his death in 2014. They moved from Southern California to
Dinuba in 1962 & together raised 5 children.
Lee worked for the Dinuba School District for many years,
while helping Rich take care of their 20 acre citrus ranch. She always
found time to serve a delicious home cooked meal including dessert.
The Ranch was the spot for the family to gather for holidays, birthdays and hot summer days by the pool. Lee loved her large backyard which she kept manicured to perfection.
Lee leaves a beautiful legacy of love to her children, grandchil- dren & great-grandchildren. She had a special connection with them all.
Lee is survived by her children: Richard Jertberg Jr. (Mary Elizabeth) of Ceres, CA; Greg Jertberg (Mary) of Visalia, CA; Debbie Esau (Steve) of Kingsburg, CA; Nancy Lunsford (Gary) of Dinuba, CA. Grandchildren: Sancelle Vance, Paul Jert- berg, Tricia Luyben, Jessica Jertberg, Jeremy Jertberg, Stefani Esau, Kevin Esau, Kelly Esau, Chad Lunsford, Chelsy McMary- ion and 9 great-grandchildren.
Sisters Jo Billard & Diane Perhab, Sisters-in-law Joan Fortin & Marion Kanthak, many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her Parents Joe & Pauline Per- hab; Husband Richard Jertberg Sr.; Daughter Cheryl Vance; Daughter-in-law Mary Jertberg.
Lee was a wonderful Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister, Auntie & friend. She will be missed by all of us.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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F Street resulted in an arrest for narcotics pos- session.
Tuesday, August 17
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 7:32 a.m. in the 1100 block of I Street.
• A subject check at 11:20 a.m. in the 900 block of East Manning Avenue resulted in an
arrest for an outstand- ing warrant.
Wednesday, August 18
• A subject check at 3:21 a.m. in the 1200 block of E Street resulted in an arrest for an outstand- ing warrant.
• A hit and run collision was reported at 5:04 a.m. in the 1200 block of East Parlier Avenue.
• A narcotics violation was reported in the 1200 block of J Street.
• A repossession was re- ported in the 400 block of Elizabeth Avenue.
• A general incident was reported in the 2600 block of Sterling Av- enue.
• Officers made an ar- rest for a stolen vehicle at Annadale and Tucker avenues.
Thursday, August 19
There were 64 calls for service and one traf- fic citation was issued (day shift).
• Officers made an ar- rest for an outstanding warrant at Bethel and Florence avenues.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported in the 500 block of Lyon Avenue.
• A mental health evalua- tion was taken in the 1000 block of Faller Avenue.
• A general incident was
reported in the 1000 block of Bethel Avenue. • A vehicle stop in the 1300 block of 12th Street resulted in the arrest of the driver for suspected DUI.
• Vandalism was report- ed in the 300 block of Bethel Avenue.
• Officers made an ar- rest for narcotics pos- session in there 1300 block of Q Street.
• A mental health evalu- ation was taken in the 3000 block of Holt Av- enue.
Friday, August 20
There were 144 calls for service and 14 traffic citations were issued.
• Officers conducted a field interview at Anna- dale and Tucker avenues • Vehicle vandalism was reported in the 1000 block of Almond Avenue. • A general incident was reported in the 1600 block of Cherry Avenue
John James mcKinley
September 1, 1953 ~ August 6, 2021
On Friday, August 6, 2021, John James McKinley passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 67 at home in Reedley. John was born September 1, 1953, in Cleveland, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlos (Pete) and his mother, Marjorie. He is survived by his brothers Bill, Barry, David, a sister, Susan, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and several close
friends.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday August 31, 2021 at 7 pm at the Reedley Mennonite Brethren Church, 1362 L
St, Reedley CA 93654.
Shirley Ann Mello
April 11, 1935 ~ August 5, 2021
Shirley Ann Mello, 86, passed away Thursday, August 5th in Escondido, California.
Shirley was born and lived in Dinuba. She was well known in the community for her good heart and sense of duty to the community. Shirley retired from the Dinuba Unified School District after 28 years of service. She developed long lasting relationships with the students and staff. It wasn’t unusual for long time former students to stop and chat. Her sense of community pride was solidified as she was active in the Dinuba Christian Church, Alta Historical Society, Dinuba Senior Citizen Program, LUSO, Pismo Portuguese Celebration and volunteered for the Tulare County Farm Show.
Shirley’s dedication to family always took center stage. Her love and devotion for them was never ending. Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Frank Mello of Dinuba; two daughters, Alison Oros (Sebastian) of Escondido; Amanda Sollid of Visalia and one sister, Antoinette Houston of Nevada. She is preceded in death by her son, Kimball Boatman and granddaughter Jodi Hedges. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren as well as numerous other family members and close friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 28th at 10:30am. The service will take place at the Dinuba Christian Church, 355 E. Saginaw in Dinuba.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alta Historical Society in Shirley’s memory. The contact number is 559-591-2144.
Dinuba
on a battery charge.
• The theft of a catalytic converter was reported at 12:37 p.m. in the 1600 block of North Crawford Avenue.
• A male who appeared to be intoxicated was reported laying near an alley way at 8:08 p.m. in the 100 block of West Kern Street.
• A vehicle fire was re- ported in the 200 block of North Lillie Avenue.
• Officers responded to the 1300 block of South Birch Avenue for a re- port at 5:11 a.m. of a person seen in the back yard. The subject had left the area prior to the arrival of officers.
• A subject check at 5:24 a.m. at Manning and Kady avenues resulted in an arrest for an out- standing warrant.
• A deceased person was reported in the 1700 block of Cherry Avenue. • Possession of a fire- arm by a minor was re- ported in the 1000 block of Bethel Avenue.
• Petty theft was report-
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