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Dinuba police and fire calls for last week:
Monday, November 15
• Commercial burglary was reported to two ve- hicles at 7:04 a.m. in the 300 block of East Kern Street.
• Vandalism to a mailbox was reported at 8:06 a.m. at Crawford and Gerald avenues.
• Vehicle burglary, in- cluding a broken win- dow and damaged igni- tion, was reported at 10
The Reedley Police Department handled 611 public-initiated and offi- cer-initiated calls for ser- vice, with 105 dispatched as Priority 1 calls. Offi- cers completed 95 police reports, made 20 arrests and issued 48 traffic ci- tations. There were 11 traffic collisions and two DUI cases, two fire calls and 13 medical aid calls.
Monday, November 15
• A subject check at 2:13
Monday, November 16
There were 79 calls for service and two traf- fic citations were issued. • Officers took a report for identity theft in the 700 block of Edgar Av- enue.
• A person was arrested for an outstanding war- rant at Faller and Flor- ence avenues.
• Officers conducted a field interview at 9th Street and Academy Av- enue.
• Lost property was reported at 7th and K streets.
• Officers filed a mental health report at P and 10th streets.
• A sex offense was re- ported at Bethel and An- nadale avenues.
• Fraudulent charges on a credit card were re- ported to the police de- partment.
a.m. in the 1800 block of San Antonio Avenue.
• Commercial burglary was reported at 10:51 a/m/ om the 300 block of Villa Avenue.
• Trespassing involving a transient was reported at 12:07 p.m. in the 800 block of West El Monte Way.
• A juvenile was taken in custody for possession of a knife and marijua- na edibles at 1:06 p.m. in the 1100 block of Hayes Avenue.
a.m. in the 1100 block of D Streetl ed to an arrest for narcotics possession and an outstanding warrant.
• A subject check at 11:22 a.m. in the 1300 block of D Street result- ed in an arrest for an outstanding warrant.
• Vandalism to a commu- nity mailbox was report- ed at 5:07 p.m. at El Do- rado and Fisher avenues. • A vehicle stop at 10:36 p.m. in the 1000 block of D Street resulted in
• A community mailbox was reported vandalized at 3 p.m. at Nancy and Gerald avenues.
• A community mailbox was reported vandalized at 4:24 p.m. at Davis and Michelle avenues.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 7:57 p.m. in the 300 block of North Alta Avenue.
Tuesday, November 16
• Vandalism involving a broken window and glass door at a jewelry
store in the 100 block of North L Street was re- ported at 5:16 a.m.
• A no details traffic collision involving a ve- hicle in an orchard was reported at 7:42 a.m. at Avenue 412 and Road 104.
• A no details traffic collision with roadway blockage involving two small vehicles was re- ported at 11:07 a.m. at Tulare and K streets.
• A fire behind a barn was reported at 11:56
Wednesday, November 17
• A subject looking into vehicles was reported at 4:27 a.m. in the 1400
block of Akers Way.
• A female transient was arrested for possession of unlawful parapherna- lia at 7:45 a.m. in the 200 block of Surabian Court. • A 34-year-old Dinuba man was arrested for multiple drug violations at 1:24 p.m. in the 200
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Friday, November 19
• A vehicle stop at 1:43 p.m. at Parlier and But- tonwillow avenues re- sulted in the arrest of the driver for narcotics possession and an out- standing warrant.
• The theft of vehicle parts was reported at 5:48 p.m. in the 2000
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• Officers filed an inci- dent report in the 900 block of Dewitt Avenue. • A general incident was reported at Florence and Pearl avenues.
• A DUI traffic collision was reported in the 300 block of Quality Avenue. • Officers conducted a field interview at Bethel and Cherry avenues.
Tuesday, November 16
There were 88 calls for service and nine traf- fic citations were issued. • A person was arrested for an outstanding war- rant at Academy Avenue and 5th Street.
• A person was arrested for an outstanding war- rant at Cherry Avenue and P Street.
• A mental health hold was conducted in the 200 block of L Street.
• Officers made an ar-
rest for an outstanding warrant at Academy and Jensen avenues.
• A mental health hold was conducted at 4th and O streets.
• Officers made an ar- rest for an outstanding warrant at Tucker and Edgar avenues.
• Grand theft was re- ported at Jensen and Bethel avenues.
• A person was arrested for suspected domestic violence at 4th Street and Tait Avenue.
• Officers filed an inci- dent report at Church and Fairbanks avenues. • Shots were reported fired at 8th and J streets. • A general incident was reported in the 900 block
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an arrest for suspected DUI.
Tuesday, November 16
• A hit and run traffic collision was reported at 7:37 p.m. in the 1100 block of C Street.
• A subject check of two people at 8:39 p.m. in the 1200 block of East Dinuba Avenue resulted in the arrest of both for parole violations.
• A vehicle stop at 10:28 p.m. at East and Duff
avenues resulted in the arrest of the driver for suspected DUI.
Wednesday, November 17
• A subject check at 3:03 a.m. at Frankwood and Parlier avenues resulted in an arrest for narcotics
possession.
• An injury traffic colli- sion was reported at 5:20 p.m. in the 700 block of East North Avenue.
• A vehicle stop at 10:32
of Church Avenue.
• A general incident was reported at Almond Av- enue and K Street.
Wednesday, November 17
There were 80 calls for service and three traffic citations were issued.
• A mental health re- port was filed at Acad- emy Avenue and 11th Street.
• Officers made an ar- rest for an outstanding warrant at Webster and Hoag avenues.
• An incident report regarding juveniles was filed at 10th and P streets.
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a.m. in the 42700 block of Road 80.
• Vandalism to a mailbox was reported at 7:25 p.m. in the 200 block of West North Way.
• A physical disturbance was reported at 7:35 p.m. in the 200 block of Fran- zen Way.
• A possible DUI was re- ported at 9:42 p.m. at Al- ta and Dinuba avenues. • Vandalism to a window was reported at 10:53 p.m. in the 1100 block of East Park Way.
p.m. at Acacia and North avenues resulted in the arrest of the driver for an outstanding warrant.
Thursday, November 18
• A subject check at 1:32a.m. in the 1400 block of 12th Street re- sulted in an arrest for multiple outstanding warrants.
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Mercedes Mercy doMingcil
March 13, 1945 ~ November 16, 2021
Mercedes (Mercy) Ofe Edralin Domingcil, 76, of Orosi, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. After two years of declining health, she passed away
peacefully in her sleep.
Mercedes was born on March 13, 1945, in Oanagan, Vintar,
Ilocos Norte, Philippines, to Trinidad Bitanga Edralin and Samuel Edralin. She attended a local elementary and high school, and then attended St. William College in Laoag City, earning her a secretarial degree. Mercedes worked in a government of ce in Vintar until she learned she was able to travel to America due to her naturalization as a result of her mother´s birth in Hawaii during the Sakada era, which automatically provided her United States citizenship.
On June 26, 1966, Mercedes, along with her childhood neighbors, Willie and Joe Domingcil, ew to San Francisco, California, where she would travel south to settle and work in Cutler, California. Within the next year she reconnected with her childhood friend and travel companion, Willie, and the two married on January 28, 1967. They made their home in Orosi.
They had their rst child, Wilma, in November of 1967; their second child, Merideth, came in June of 1969.
Mercedes enjoyed various jobs beginning with being a teacher’s aide at Cutler Child Care during the 70’s. Then she worked at Poppy Foods in Dinuba, and Zacky Farms in Fresno for the next 12 years. She then commuted to Tulare to work at Golden Valley Dairy Products/Saputo, also for 12 years.
All the time she worked and raised her daughters, she also pursued her dream of becoming a registered nurse. She took classes from Reedley College and College of the Sequoias in Visalia. In the 80´s and 90’s she also helped her husband manage their farming business where they raised various Asian and domestic vegetables and travelled weekly to Daly City, CA, to sell their produce.
Her hobbies, when time permitted, included: crocheting, reading (especially True Story Magazine), sewing, and baking. She was well known for her Ensemada Rolls and her cooking was sought after by many friends and family. She rst became a grandmother in 1991, having a total of six grandchildren. Being Nana Ofe was the highlight of her life.
Mercedes is survived by: her mother, Trinidad Edralin; her husband, Willie; her daughter, Wilma Newman (Bryan) of Rock Hill, SC, grandson Ethan (Lila) of Charlotte, NC, grandson Austin of Charlotte, NC, grandson Trevor, grandson Joseph, granddaughter Hope; her daughter, Merideth Moreno (Ray) of Orosi, CA, and grandson Tanner.
Services will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cutler, CA, Viewing 10am to 12pm, Rosary Recitation 12pm to 12:30pm, Mass 12:30pm to 1:30pm, Graveside Service 2pm at Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba, CA, Funeral Luncheon 3pm at Tian Tian Buffet, Dinuba, CA. Funeral services provided by Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba, CA. Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, at stjude.org/donarhoy, Mercedes’ favorite charity. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Ahmad Shahroz, and Dr. Ashkan Attaran, of the Visalia Medical Clinic for the many years of care they provided for Mercedes; and her nurses, who lovingly cared for her: Editha Carlos, Merlyn Bulosan, Lizeth Cabrera, Lily Cabrera, Guadalupe Hernandez, Jennifer Aniag, Vera Coronado, Becky Meza and
Clarita Santos.
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Julian “Pops” Lopez
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Gerald Allen Baker
April 15, 1943 ~ November 8, 2021
Gerald Allen Baker, 78, of Moses lake, passed away on November 8, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Gerald was born on April 15, 1943 to Carl and Mary Baker in Reedley California. After graduating from Reedley High School in 1961, He went on to study Industrial Studies at Reedley College. He met his wife Janet while she was working at the Drive-In and they wed on January 27, 1968, going on to have two children, Carol, and Shelly. He went into the Marines during the Vietnam War. He went back to college to become a nurse. He then went into the Airforce using his Nursing Degree. Gerald was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. He was unendingly proud of Carol, Shelly, and Janet and always tried his best to support them. Gerald was also a passionate socializing, shing, camping, and sending time with his church friends. Anyone who knew Gerald knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. Gerald was predeceased by Carl Baker Father, Mary Baker Mother. He is survived by Janet Baker Mother, Carol Crapson Daughter, Shelly Nelson Daughter, Alison Nelson Granddaughter, Braylon Nelson Grandson, Cason Nelson Grandson, Gayle Baker Sister, and Carol Epler Sister.
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Julian “Pops”
Lopez, 66, of
Cutler, CA,
passed away on
November 9, 2021
at Stanford Hospital in
Palo Alto, CA surrounded by his family.
Julian was born March 5, 1955 to Isidro Lopez Sr. and Estefana Moreno de Lopez in Rio Grande City, Texas. Julian graduated from Dinuba High School in 1973. He married his high school sweetheart, Consuelo Carrasco; they were married for over 23 years.
In 2017, Julian retired from Tulare County and loved spending his time with his family and friends, taking his grandchildren out on adventures, shing, attending his grandchildrens’ sporting events, going out to eat and cruising around town playing his favorite music for all to hear.
Julian was preceded in death by his parents, Isidro and Estefana and his daughter, Naomi Sarah Lopez. He is survived by his nine siblings, his children: Julian C. Lopez, Alvino Lopez, Jason Lopez, Salena Lopez and Aaron Lopez, 18 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
Services will be held at Dopkins Funeral Chapel in Dinuba, CA on November 29, 2021. A visitation will be from 9:00-10:00am, funeral service from 10:00-11:00am, with burial services immediately following at Smith Mountain Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Kaweah Health Hospital and Stanford Hospital staff for their care and love they showed our Pops.
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