Page 5 - Mid Valley Times 10-24-19 E-edition

Thursday, October 24, 2019 | A5 | Mid Valley TiMes
Man wounds self during Reedley standoff
Body found in southwest Reedley is identified
MVT Staff Report
The Fresno County Sheriff's/Coroner's Of- fice this week positively identified a man found dead just west of Reed Avenue near Immanuel High School on Oct. 18.
The victim was iden- tified as 59-year-old John Barrera, who was homeless but staying in the Reedley area. Tony Botti with FCSO said that Barrera's family had been notified of his death.
Foul play is not sus- pected. Authorities said there were no visible external wounds.
Barrera's body was discovered shortly be- fore 9 a.m. on Oct. 18, about 30 feet west of the roadway. He was face down next to a cov- ered pipe in front of a fenced city well when a passerby discovered his body and called Reedley police.
Law enforcement guarded the body until an official with the cor- oner's office arrived to conduct an examination.
It was unknown where Barrera's family lives. Anyone who may have additional informa- tion on Barrera can call Reedley Police at (559) 637-4250.
• A report of a prior sex offense involving a minor was taken in the 1700 block of 7th Street. An investiga- tion was initiated.
• A vehicle was stopped in the area of Faller and An- nadale avenues for reck- less driving. According to police, the driver of the vehicle was arrested for DUI and, while in custody, had a psychotic episode and placed on a mental health hold. He was issued a citation for DUI and then turned over to EMS to be transported to a local hos- pital for treatment.
• Vandalism to a fence was reported in the 1200 block of Bennett Way.
By Juanita Adame
Mid Valley Times
Neighbors in the 1300 block of East Early in Reedley watched in horror as a man cov- ered from head to toe in blood was hauled out of a nearby home on the af- ternoon of Oct. 17.
“He had cut himself in the upper torso, ab- domen, and neck” said Mark Ediger, a Lieu- tenant with the Reed- ley Police Department. “Our officers were able to break a back window into the bathroom and determine he was inside and he was bleeding profusely. They forced opened the door and got him out as quickly as possible.”
The man, who was not identified, was want- ed by the US Marshals. Several Marshals in tactical gear also sur-
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reported in the 1100 block of West El Mon- te Way at 1:16 a.m.
• A hit and run was reported in the 150 block of North J Street at 9:43 a.m.
• Loud music was reported in the 1200 block of East Whittaker at 12:17 p.m.
• Vandalism was reported at McDonald’s at 5:29 p.m.
• A non-injury traffic accident was report- ed in the 1100 block of East El Monte Way at 8:08 p.m.
Saturday, October 19
• A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 1400 block of San Antonio at 1:25 a.m.
• A non-injury traffic accident was re- ported in the area of Newton and East Saginaw at 10:35 a.m.
• Loud music was reported in the 800 block of Northridge Drive at 2:55 p.m.
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• A DUI arrest was made in the 1100 block of K Street. • An arrest was made for obstruction of justice in the 1100 block of K Street.
Thursday, October 17
There were 108 calls for service and 2 traffic cita- tions were issued.
• A warrant arrest was made in the 400 block of Academy Avenue.
• An incident report for possible child abuse was made in the 800 block of Faller Avenue.
• A traffic collision was re- ported in the 1800 block of Academy Avenue.
• A mental health evalua- tion was conducted in the
700 block of Florence Av- enue.
• A report of fraud was re- ported in the 1200 block of Tucker Avenue.
• An incident report re- garding an animal com- plaint was made in the 700 block of 11th Street.
• A domestic disturbance was reported in the 800 block of 2nd Street.
Friday, October 18
There were 96 calls for service and 3 traffic cita- tions were issued.
• A warrant arrest was made in the 400 block of Academy Avenue.
• A warrant arrest was made in the 300 block of Academy Avenue.
• A hit-and-run collision was reported in the 800
block of Academy Avenue. • Identity theft was report- ed in the 1700 block of 7th Street.
• An injury traffic collision was reported in the area of Academy and Florence av- enues.
• An arrest was made for probation violation in the 700 block of Palm Avenue. Officers responded to a disturbance call involving a subject who was on pro- bation. According to police, the subject was found to be in possession of a con- trolled substance.
• A DUI arrest was made in the area of 9th and L streets after officers stopped a ve- hicle for erratic driving.
Saturday, October 19
There were 66 calls for
service and 1 traffic citation was issued.
• An arrest was made in the area of Greenwood Av- enue and 7th Street for as- sault with a deadly weapon. • A domestic violence re- port was made in the 1200 block of Faller Avenue.
• A vehicle was stopped for speeding in the area of 10th Street and Academy Avenue. A field interview was completed after offi- cers reportedly discovered the driver to have gang af- filiation.
• Officers responded to the 2200 block of Florence Avenue for a prior report of a physical fight between family members. Both fam- ily members requested charges be sent to the Dis- trict Attorney’s Office.
Sunday, October 20
There were 62 calls for service and no traffic cita- tions were issued.
• A warrant arrest was made in the 1700 block of 7th Street.
• An arrest was made for possession of a controlled substance in the area of Jensen Avenue and O Street.
• An arrest was made for contributing to the delin- quency of a minor and pos- session of marijuana in the area of 4th Street and Har- rison Avenue.
• A report of a stolen phone was reported in the 2700 block of Jensen Av- enue.
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Juanita Adame / Mid Valley Times
Reedley police vehicles and ambulances were gathered along East Early Avenue on Oct. 17. A man shot himself following a police standoff.
rounded and made entry into the home alongside Reedley Police.
“The US Marshals team was doing surveil- lance on this house for a male suspect that had a felony outstanding war- rant for child molesta- tion,” said Ediger.
Ediger added that of-
ficers from Reedley as- sisted the Marshals and had no knowledge of the case. It is not known how the man knew the residents of the home.
“They notified us [Reedley Police] when they came into town if we could assist with the perimeter cover-
age while they tried to make contact with the house.”
He said officers were able to obtain the owners consent and upon entry discovered the man had locked himself in a rest- room.
Several businesses and schools in the area
were put on lockdown while police broke the window to the restroom & made entrance into the home. The man was found inside the rest- room bleeding but still breathing.
The man was trans- ported to a local hospital, his condition is unknown.
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• Domestic violence was reported in the 1100 block of South College Avenue at 6:54 p.m.
• A suspicious subject was reported in the 120 block of North Eaton Avenue. Subject was riding a green bike and knocking on people’s doors.
Sunday, October 20
• A loud party was reported in the 1900 block Cameron Way at 12:19 a.m.
• Shots fired was reported in the 1500 block of Marigold Court at 1:04 a.m.
• Theft of shopping carts was reported in the 1600 block of East El Monte Way at 11:58 a.m.
• A suspicious subject was reported in the area of Vassar and Greene Avenue at 4:21 p.m.
• Loud music was reported in the 500 block of Sycamore Avenue at 5:19 p.m.
• Theft was reported in the 700 block of East El Monte Way at 8:45 p.m. Subjects were detained.
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• Outstanding warrant arrest, Dinuba Avenue and East Avenue, 11:33 a.m.
• Theft of bicycle, 900 block of North Reed Avenue, 12:28 p.m.
Sunday, October 20
• DUI arrest, Buttonwillow Avenue and Spring- field Avenue, 1:01 a.m.
• DUI arrest, Manning Avenue and Englehart Avenue, 1:28 a.m.
• Disturbance, 1700 block of 13th Street, 9:53 a.m.
• Disturbance, Frankwood Avenue and Man- ning Avenue, 5:13 p.m.
• Public intoxication/arrest, 900 block of D Street, 8:49 p.m.
(Crime reports are listed for the Reedley, Parlier and Orange Cove areas. Unless noted otherwise, the Reedley Police Department handled the calls.)
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