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Dinuba police and fire calls for last week:
Monday, January 13
• An abandoned vehicle was reported in the area of Alta and Saginaw av- enues at 12:53 p.m.
• A suspicious subject was reported in the 1400 block of Malsch Strausse in northeast Dinuba at 4:51 p.m.
• An unwanted person was reported in the 600 block of Princeton Av- enue at 8:14 p.m.
The Reedley Police Department handled 615 public-initiated and officer-initiated calls for service, with 72 dis- patched as Priority 1 calls. Officers completed 102 police reports, made 16 arrests and issued 28 traffic citations.
Monday, January 13
• Outstanding warrant/ arrest, 1000 block of I Street, 4:03 p.m.
• Vandalism, 1400 block of East Cypress Avenue, 8:49 p.m.
• Theft of mail, 300 block
Monday, January 13
There were 133 calls for service and 2 traffic citations were issued.
• A stolen vehicle was reported in the 1900 block of Lorena Av- enue.
• Two sexual offend- er registrations were made in the 1700 block of 7th Street.
• An armed robbery was reported in the 1800 block of Academy Avenue.
• Grand theft was re- ported in the 1500 block of 14th Street.
• A warrant arrest was made in the 1700 block of 7th Street.
• Vandalism was report- ed in the 1700 block of Academy Avenue.
• Fraud was reported in the 300 block of Acad- emy Avenue.
• A field interview was conducted in the 800 block of Academy Av- enue.
Tuesday, January 14
There were 114 calls for service and 7 traffic citations were issued.
Tuesday, January 14
• Wheels were stolen in the 100 block of West Tulare Street at 8:22 a.m.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 500 block of North Lyndsay Way at 12:12 p.m.
• An unwanted person was reported in the 700 block of Milsap Avenue at 3:03 p.m.
• A cell phone was re- ported stolen in the 1400 block of West El Monte Way at 6:33 p.m.
of West Carob Avenue, 9:01 p.m.
Tuesday, January 14
• Theft of items from porch, 1100 block of North Pecan Avenue. Officers located sus- pects and recovered the stolen property. Victim requested not to pursue charges against them. 12:42 a.m.
• Outstanding warrant/ arrest, East Avenue and Jefferson Avenue, 10:04 a.m.
• Commercial burglary, 1700 block of East Man-
• A field interview was conducted in the 500 block of Academy Av- enue.
• A warrant arrest was made in the 400 block of Academy Avenue.
• A subject was ar- rested for obstruction in the 1100 block of K Street.
• A warrant arrest was made in the 1000 block of P Street.
• A mental health evalu- ation was conducted in the 1200 block of Mill- wood Street.
• An incident report
Wednesday, January 15
• Domestic violence was reported in the 1100 block of Elizabeth Way at 10:38 a.m.
• A cell phone was re- ported stolen in the 800 block of Milsap Avenue at 4:51 p.m.
• A traffic accident was reported in the area of Crawford and Sierra at 6:08 p.m.
• An unwanted per- son was reported in the 500 block of North Crawford Avenue at
10:45 p.m. •Ahitandrunwasre- ported in the 2000 block of East Park Way at 10:52 p.m.
Thursday, January 16
• A non-injury traffic accident was reported in the area of El Monte and Crawford Avenue at 8:38 a.m.
• A non-injury traffic accident was reported in the area of Alta and Nebraska at 3:47 p.m.
• Lost property was re-
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ning Avenue, 12:47 p.m. • Driving without a li- cense/citation, Dinuba Avenue and Fisher Av- enue, 4:55 p.m.
• Vehicle theft, 100 block of West Ponderosa Ave- nue, 5:30 p.m.
• Hit and run collision, 1400 block of East Di- nuba Avenue, 5:37 p.m.
Wednesday, January 15
• Parole violation/arrest, 600 block of I Street, 1:35 a.m.
• Outstanding warrant/ arrest, 700 block of West Dinuba Avenue, 11:56
a.m.
• Narcotics violations/ arrest, 1400 block of G Street, 12:04 p.m.
Thursday, January 16
• Non-injury traffic col- lision, Manning Avenue and Buttonwillow Av- enue, 7:57 a.m.
• Burglary, 1400 block of North Frankwood Av- enue, 9:25 a.m.
• Non-injury traffic col- lision, 1000 block of East Duff Avenue, 2:26 p.m. • Outstanding warrant/ arrest, 200 block of East Elizabeth Avenue, 7:43
regarding a possible domestic disturbance was reported in the 600 block of P Street.
• A mental health evalu- ation was conducted in the 500 block of Acad- emy Avenue.
Wednesday, January 15
There were 106 calls for service and 6 traffic citations were issued.
• A traffic collision was reported in the area of Church and Bethel av- enues.
• Child abuse was re- ported in the 600 block
of Faller Avenue.
• A subject was arrest- ed in the 1100 block of Church Avenue for tres- passing.
• A subject was arrest- ed on a warrant after a search warrant was served in the 800 block of P Street.
• A subject was arrested for drug possession and probation violation in the area of Faller and Annadale avenues after being stopped on a bike.
Thursday, January 16
There were 124 calls
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ported in the 600 block of South Alta Avenue at 4:45 p.m.
• Tires were stolen from a truck in the 600 block of South Alta Av- enue. It was reported at 8:29 p.m.
Friday, January 17
• A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 500 block of Cedar Lane at 7:55 a.m.
• Vandalism was report- ed in the 2100 block of East El Monte Way at
p.m.
Friday, January 17
• Non-injury traffic col- lision, 1100 block of I Street, 1:11 a.m.
• Non-injury traffic col- lision, 1300 block of I Street, 8:03 a.m.
• Commercial burglary, 1300 block of G Street, 8:28 a.m.
• Outstanding warrant/ arrest, 800 block of East Springfield Avenue, 10:22 a.m.
Saturday, January 18
• Public intoxication and
for service and 12 traffic citations were issued.
• A warrant arrest was made in the 1000 block of Almond Avenue.
• Identity theft was re-
9:53 a.m. It was report- ed that a building was being painted and paint got on vehicles.
• A sign was stolen from a business in the 100 block of Alta Avenue. It was reported at 2:53 p.m.
• A possible DUI was re- ported at Safari Restau- rant at 9:16 p.m. It was reported a vehicle ran stop lights.
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outstanding warrant/two arrests, 1300 block of I Street, 12:06 a.m.
• Solo non-injury traf- fic collision/DUI arrest, 2100 block of South Reed Avenue, 6:37 a.m.
• Hit and run accident reported, 1300 block of East Red Beaut Avenue, 9:15 a.m.
• Public intoxication/ar- rest, Parlier Avenue and Buttonwillow Avenue, 1:53 p.m.
• Narcotics violations/ arrest, 1300 block of G
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ported in the 1500 block of Jensen Avenue.
• A field interview was conducted in the area of
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Reedley
Sanger
Enis Marie Merlo was born September 22, 1928 in Sanger, California to Vic- tor and Carolina Pistacchio, and was a Sanger resident her entire life. She passed away peacefully in her home on January 12, 2020 at the age of
91.
Enis was a graduate of Sanger
High School Class of 1946, and had already met the love of her life, Aldo Merlo. Aldo was drafted into the Army and returned after spending six months as a prisoner of war. Shortly after his return, they were happily married in April of 1947 and blessed with 4 children, Donna, Fred, Michael, and Gary. When the kids were old enough to attend school, she de- cided to take on a bookkeeping job. She was gifted in math- ematics and was a bookkeeper at Pistacchio Pumps, Garry
Packing Co., and Sanger Boats.
Enis always enjoyed the company of others and was loved
and respected by all. Her love and thoughtfulness sustained a very close family. She was elected Sanger’s Mother of the Year in 1999 which was an honor well-deserved. She was also a member of the Italian Catholic Federation, The Altar Society, and a Sewing Club formed by many of her friends. She loved travel and playing cards, and there was never a dull moment.
After Aldo’s passing in 1994, Enis married Dr. James Gio- vacchini in 1995. They enjoyed several years together until Dr. Giovacchini’s passing in 1999. Enis loved having an ex- tended family and enjoyed large family gatherings. She loved to cook for everyone and was famous for her exceptional homemade raviolis, along with many other wonderful Italian dishes. The annual tradition of ravioli making continued each year at her home with all of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren gathering to make the 100 dozen raviolis for the holidays. It was something everyone looked forward to each year.
Above all other things, she loved her faith and her family. She loved having her home filled with 40 people for Christ- mas, and all other holidays, and everyone loved being there. She will be profoundly missed.
Enis was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Carolina Pistacchio; 1st husband, Aldo Merlo; 2nd husband, James Giovacchini; daughter, Donna Tacchino; brother, Aldo Pistacchio; and step-sons, Robert and Jim Giovacchini.
She is survived by her sons, Fred Merlo and his wife Jan, Mike Merlo and his wife Kathy, Gary Merlo and his wife Pat; step-son Tom Giovacchini; sisters, Nancy Kacerek and Flor- ence Carrara; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services were held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sanger on January 16, 2020 with interment that followed at Sanger Cemetery.
Remembrances can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 828 O Street, Sanger, CA 93657.
Arrangements were under the direction of Wallin’s Sanger Funeral Home, 1524 9th Street, Sanger, CA 93657. www.wallinfuneralhomes.com
Enis Marie Merlo
Josephine Myers
Sept. 30, 1942 - Dec. 24, 2019
Josephine passed away on Dec. 24, 2019, surrounded by family. She is survived by sisters, Donna and Wilma; brother James; daughter Tammy; son Wendell; granddaugh- ters Ashley and Lindsey. Graveside services to be held at a later date.
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