Page 3 - Mid Valley Times 4-22-21 E-edition

Dinuba police and fire calls for last week:
Monday, April 12
• Theft was reported at 12:43 p.m. in the 400 block of West Tulare Street.
• A man reported at 3:16 p.m. that a person took his bicycle by force near Dinuba Market in the 1300 block of South Greene Street.
The Reedley Police Department handled 522 public-initiated and offi- cer-initiated calls for ser- vice, with 109 dispatched as Priority 1 calls. Offi- cers completed 82 police reports, made 15 arrests and issued 17 traffic ci- tations. There were eight traffic collisions and no DUI cases, nine fire calls and 20 medical aid calls.
Monday, April 12
• Vehicle theft was re-
Monday, April 12
There were 52 calls for service and three traffic citations were issued.
• An incident report for a traffic collision in a park- ing lot was taken at North and Academy avenues.
• Officers made an arrest for an outstanding felony warrant at Academy Av- enue and 9th Street.
• Vandalism was report- ed at Academy Avenue and 11th Street.
• Officers took down a report regarding crimi- nal threats in the 500 block of K Street.
Tuesday, April 13
There were 72 calls for service and three traffic citations were issued.
• Officers made an ar- rest for felony vandal- ism at 9th Street and Academy Avenue.
• Felony vandalism was reported in the 200 block of Brehler Avenue.
• Officers conducted an
Dinuba
nuba High School short- ly before 9 a.m. Two ju- veniles were taken into custody.
• Vehicle vandals, was reported at 11:26 a.m. in the 1300 block of Park Way.
• A non-injury traffic collision involving a mo- torcycle and car was re- ported at 12:40 p.m. at Vasser and O streets.
• The theft of a bicycle
possession.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 3:18 p.m. at Dinuba and Zumwalt avenues.
• Officers responded to a report of gunshots at 6:03 p.m. in the 1300 block of South Button- wllow Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a man who suffered a gunshot wound. The man was transported to a lo- cal hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
enue and I Street.
• A hit and run traffic collision occurred in the 400 block of Academy Avenue.
• An arrest for an out-
was reported at 4:29 p.m. in the 700 block of Lynd- say Way.
• An assault was report- ed at 8:41 p.m. at First Avenue and East Sierra Way. A female reported- ly left the scene on foot.
Thursday, April 15
• A person reported at 7:21 a.m. that a subject
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• A disturbance was re- ported at 8:25 p.m. in the 1500 block of J Street.
Wednesday, April 14
• Officers attempted to stop a vehicle at 2:05 a.m. in the 1700 block of 12th Street. The driver re- fused to stop, and led of- ficers on a pursuit ending on the north end of the city. Officers arrested the driver 24-year-old Jasmin
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standing warrant was made at Sanger and Al- mond avenues.
• An arrest for posses-
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• Officers arrested a man for suspected DUI in the 700 block of West El Monte Way at 5:38 p.m.
• Reckless driving and a near-collision was re- ported at 5:53 p.m. in the 2200 block of East El Monte Way.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported at 11:02 p.m. in the area of Mag- nolia and Myrtle.
ported at 7:04 a.m. in the 1400 block of South Cyrier Avenue.
• Vehicle burglary was reported at 9:40 a.m. in the 1500 block of South Reed Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 10:53 a.m. in the 700 block of East Springfield Avenue.
• Officers recovered a stolen vehicle at 11:08 a.m. in the 1700 block of 13th Street.
interview report regard- ing a juvenile at 9th and L streets.
• A traffic collision was reported at Jensen and Indianola avenues.
• An incident report was taken regarding a distur- bance in the 600 block of Edgar Avenue.
• Damage to a fence was reported in the 1200 block of Bennett Way.
• An allegation of threats of violence was reported in the 100 block of Hoag Avenue.
• Arson was reported at Jensen and Greenwood avenues. A suspect was found and arrested.
• A mental health hold was conducted at Acad- emy and Commerce av- enues.
• An incident report was taken regarding a dis- turbance at 10th and P streets.
Wednesday, April 14
There were 67 calls
Tuesday, April 13
• A disturbance was re- ported at 11:07a.m. in the 100 block of West Mer- ced Street.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 3:49 p.m. along El Paso Avenue.
• The theft of a purse was reported at 4:29 p.m. at I and Kern streets.
• A possible DUI was reported at 8:07 p.m. at
Avenue 384 and Road 80. • Shots were reported fired at 11:18 p.m. near Saginaw and Lincoln avenues. The reporting party heard five shots.
Wednesday, April 14
• Vandalism was report- ed at 8:47 a.m. in the 1100 block of Sequoia Drive.
• Officers responded to a reported battery at Di-
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• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 3:40 p.m. at the inter- section of Lincoln and Columbia avenues.
• An injury traffic col- lision was reported at 3:44 p.m. at the intersec- tion of Manning and But- tonwillow avenues.
• A hit and run crash was reported at 8:16 p.m. at Dinuba and Buttonwil- low avenues.
• A subject check at 8:43 p.m. in the area of Man-
ning and Columbia av- enues resulted in an ar- rest for an outstanding warrant.
• A subject check at 10:13 p.m. at Thompson and Parlier avenues re- sulted in an arrest for an outstanding warrant.
Tuesday, April 13
• A vehicle stop at 9:10 a.m. at King River Road and Manning Avenue resulted in the arrest of the driver for narcotics
for service and nine traf- fic citations were issued. • The theft of car parts was reported in the 2300 block of Webster Avenue. • Officers made a parole hold arrest in the 900 block of Holt Avenue.
• Officers filled out an incident report involving adult siblings in the 1500 block of P Street.
• A hit and run collision occurred in the 1400 block of DeWitt Avenue. No suspect information was available.
Thursday, April 15
There were 68 calls for service and four traf-
fic citations were issued.
• An arrest for an out- standing warrant was made at 8th Street and Academy Avenue.
• A man was arrested for public intoxication in the area of Cottle and Jensen avenues.
• A woman was sent to the hospital on a mental health hold in the 800 block of N Street.
Friday, April 16
There were 57 calls for service and one traf- fic citation was issued. • Officers made an ar- rest for an outstanding warrant at Almond Av-
Reedley
Sanger
Homer Oviedo
December 6, 1947 - April 11, 2021
Homer Oviedo of Reedley peacefully passed away on April 11,
2021, at his home.
Homer was born in Monterrey,
Mexico, and later spent some time in Texas before moving to the Central Valley.
He was a proud and dedicated truck driver and later retired due to health reasons.
He spent his last 13 years working at The Cat House on
the Kings, alongside his son and best friend Christopher Oviedo.
He was a hard-working man and worked up until his last day on earth. Having a passion for the outdoors, Homer often spent his
time at the lake, in the mountains, and camping with his wife Martha, his one true love.
He was a family man and loved all of his children and grandchildren unconditionally. Everyone knew him for his pleasant personality and contagious laughter and humor.
He was a selfless, giving person and would offer the shirt off his back if you needed it.
He is now preceded in death by his beautiful wife, brother, parents, grandchild and a great grandchild. Homer is survived by his seven children, 39 grandchildren, 29 great- grandchildren, five sisters, one brother, and many nieces, nephews, and friends who love him dearly.
Em Ery
Loyd
HuEbErt Feburary 5, 1930 ~
April 14, 2021
Emery Loyd Huebert went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 14, 2021. Emery is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ernestine Huebert. Other survivors include: son, Michael Lawrence, Daughter Barbara Thiesen & son-in-law Tim, Son, Billy Graham and daughter-in-law Ronda, Grandchildren Dallas Thiesen & wife Valerie, Jocelynn Mosher & husband Wesley, Gavin Graham & wife Megan and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings George Huebert & Mary Moshier and numerous nieces and nephews.
Emery was preceded in death by parents Abe & Marie Huebert, son Scott Huebert, beloved grandson Travis Thiesen and siblings Wilmer Huebert, Allen Huebert & Irene Fitch.
Emery was born in Corn, Oklahoma on Feb 5, 1930. His family moved to California when he was 2 so he considered himself a life long Californian. He attended Reedley schools, graduating from Reedley High School in 1948. He went on to attend Reedley College before enlisting in the United States Air Force were he served as an airplane mechanic in Korea during the Korean War.
Upon returning from the service he completed his college education and received a teaching credential. He taught 42 years for King Canyon Unified. During his years teaching he also served as the Director of SCICON, the outdoor education camp for 6th graders for 21 years.
Emery was very active in the community of Reedley serving as Vice Mayor of the City Council, Lt. Governor of Kiwanis, Division 5, was a life long member of PTA, and served on several county boards and commissions. He was a life long member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Reedley serving as a leader for the Royal Rangers in his younger years.
After retirement, he & Ernestine travelled the world extensively enjoying many wonderful trips with friends and family. He also devoted many trips to taking his grandkids camping in the mountains and the coast. He would often spend weeks at a time camping and hiking with the kids. His grandkids meant the world to him.
The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff at Palm Village and Hinds Hospice for the wonderful care given to Emery these past 2 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held later in the summer. In lieu of flowers please consider sending donations to the Travis Thiesen
Memorial Scholarship fund at Dinuba High School or Hinds Hospice in Fresno.
AmAndA
Leigh
Smith August 31, 1986 ~ April 10, 2021
Amanda Leigh Smith, 34 of Sanger was called home by her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2021.
Amanda was born of August 31, 1986 in Fresno, CA and raised in Sanger, CA. She graduated from Sanger High School in 2004. Amanda was employed by the Fresno Superior Court as a Judicial Assistant assigned to the Criminal Courtroom Support department. Amanda enjoyed traveling. A favorite destination was New York, She was a staunch San Francisco Giants fan and attended many games.
Amanda is preceded in death by her grandparents, Guadalupe M and Amparo A Gutierrez and James Smith and cousin Melissa Smith. She is survived by her parents Ron and Diane Smith of Sanger. Siblings, Sean Smith, Christopher Bernal, and Jacquelyn Hernandez (Jaime) all of Sanger, Kyle Smith (Amanda Rangel) of Clovis and her partner, Israel Alvarado of Orosi. Nieces, Ryin Hernandez, Madison Lopez, Zowie and Natasha Hernandez all of Sanger, Morgan and Mary Lou Smith of Clovis and nephew, Jude Bernal of Sanger.
Services will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church located at Bethel and North in Sanger. Visitation 11:00am, Rosary 12:00 with Mass immediately following.
Due to COVID restriction Internment at Sanger Cemetery
will be private. A Celebration of Life reception will be held at Kings River Winery 4276 S Greenwood Ave. Sanger from
1:30pm -5:30pm
Dorothy
Blanche
leonarD March 29, 1920 ~
March 19, 2021
Dorothy Blanche Leonard was born March 29th, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio. She passed away peacefully on
March 19th just a few days shy of being 101 years.
In her lifetime she made rocking chairs and toys out of local lumber-owned her own hairdressing salon, was a short order cook, did a lot of sewing, made ceramics and many other things. She was a homemaker and good friends to many.
Dorothy attended Hilltop Chapel in Miramonte for some years.
She is survived by her son Lee Leonard – married to Barbara Leonard – her daughter Loretta Garrett both of Squaw Valley, California. Three grandchildren, Carrie Guy married to Tim, Beth Ann Diringer and Matthew Leonard married to Samantha. She had 9 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
She has lived in Linesville, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Bellevue, Ohio. They moved to Anaheim then to the mountains in Squaw Valley, California.
She was proceeded in death by her husband John Leonard in 1993 and her first great grandson Michael Christopher Guy in 1984. She will be interned in Jefferson, Ohio alongside her husband.
A memorial service will be held on April 17th at 1:00pm in the annex of Full Gospel Tabernacle in Reedley.
Service will be conducted by Pastor Ron Robertson, Pastor Steve Odom & Pastor Rod Davidson.
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