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Dinuba police and fire calls for last week:
Monday, November 1
• A vehicle versus bicy- clist was reported at 4:25 a.m. at El Monte Way and Monte Vista Avenue. There was no report of injuries.
• Vehicle vandalism was reported at 6:42 a.m. in the 400 block of Vermont Avenue.
• Brandishing a weapon was reported at 10:20 a.m. in the 600 block of
The Reedley Police Department handled 639 public-initiated and offi- cer-initiated calls for ser- vice, with 98 dispatched as Priority 1 calls. Offi- cers completed 131 po- lice reports, made 22 ar- rests and issued 54 traf- fic citations. There were six traffic collisions and three DUI cases, one fire call and 26 medical aid calls.
Monday, November 1
• A disturbance was re- ported at 2:06 a.m. in the 1200 block of South
Monday, November 1
There were 69 calls for service and three traffic citations were is- sued.
• A mental health inci- dent report was filed in the 1300 block of I Street.
• A vehicle was given a citation at 10th and P streets and placed into storage.
• A subject check was conducted in the 1400 block of J Street.
• Vandalism was report- ed at 9th and K Streets. • A mental health inci- dent report was filed at Bethel and Annadale av- enues.
• A stolen vehicle was reported at 5th Street and Segura Avenue.
• A traffic collision was reported at 5th Street and Harrison Avenue.
• Officers made an ar- rest for an outstand- ing warrant in the 1800 block of Academy Av-
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, 10AM November 23, 2021, by the cannon at the Reedley Cemetery, for Burton (Burt) Dale Penner.
Burt passed on February 13, 2021 at the United States Veteran’s Hospital at Fresno, California.
He leaves behind a sister, JoAnn Unruh. He was predeceased by the passing of his wife: Deborah (Nance) Penner many years ago. They had no children.
Burt was born to Walt and Leona Penner of Reedley on April 3, 1946. His occupation was an automotive machinist.
Burt enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served as an Artilleryman in the Viet Nam War. He was proud to have served his country and the Corps.
He was a daily reader of The Bible, and researcher of history. He was a member of The Reedley Historical Society and contributed many hours to the paint maintenance of the walls and cabinets of the museum.
Remembrances’ may be contributed to the Reedley Museum in Burt’s name at PO Box 877, Reedley, CA 93654. The museum is a 501(c)(3)
Reedley
Lincoln Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic collision involving two vehicles was reported at 3:09 p.m. at Sierra and Randle avenues.
• A non-injury traffic collision with roadway blockage was reported at 5:54 p.m. at Craw- ford Avenue and East El Monte Way.
• A possible restraining order violation was re- ported at 7:53 p.m. in the 40000 block of Road 40. • A 41-year-old Dinuba
Klein Avenue. One of the persons involved was ar- rested.
• A disturbance was re- ported at 4:51 a.m. in the 900 block of East Dinuba Avenue.
• Officers responded at 10:34 a.m. to the 1700 block of 11th Street for a robbery that had just occurred. Through the investigation, officers were able to determine that a sole individual had entered the store with a firearm and left with some money.
• Vehicle vandalism was
enue.
• A disturbance was re- ported at Academy and Cherry avenues.
• Officers arrested a wanted felon in the 1300 block of 7th Street.
Tuesday, November 2
There were 96 calls for service and nine traf- fic citations were issued. • Officers made an ar- rest for an outstanding warrant at Jenni and Brehler avenues.
• Lost property was re- ported at Academy and North avenues.
• Officers made an ar- rest for an outstanding warrant at North and Newmark avenues.
• Stolen property was re- ported at Edgar Avenue and P Street.
• A disturbance was re- ported at Faller and Ed- gar avenues.
• A general incident was reported in the 2600 block of Jensen Avenue.
woman was arrested at 4:23 a.m. on suspicion of second degree burglary in the 1000 block of Si- erra Way.
Tuesday, November 2
• A disturbance involv- ing brothers was report- edat1a.m.inthe1400 block of North Crawford Avenue.
• Vehicle burglary was reported at 7:15 a.m. in the 1300 block of North Crawford Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic
collision was reported at 8:38 a.m. at El Monte Way and Palm Avenue. • A report of vandal- ism to solar panels was investigated at 12:21 p.m. in the 1100 block of Burns Avenue.
• A person reported at 4:26 p.m. finding a large dagger in the parking lot in the 400 block of West El Monte Way.
• The theft of a catalytic converter was reported at 5:15 p.m. in the 600 block of Sarah Lane.
• An earlier vandalism was reported at 7:47 p.m. in the 1600 block of South Greene Avenue.
Wednesday, November 3
• A 24-year-old Dinuba man was arrested at 12:52 a.m. during a pa- trol check at Dinuba High School for an out- standing warrant for DUI/alcohol.
• A 40-year-old Dinuba man was arrested at 8:03 a.m. and transferred to Tulare County Jail after
in the arrest of the driv- er for an outstanding warrant.
• An injury traffic colli- sion was reported at 9:22 a.m. at 10th Street and North Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported at 1:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of I Street.
• A subject check at 2:17 p.m. at Springfield and Pecan avenues resulted in an arrest for an out- standing warrant.
• A disturbance was re- ported at 9:38 p.m. in the 200 block of Dinuba Av-
was filed at Faller and Edgar avenues.
• Vehicle vandalism was reported at 10th and N streets.
• An arrest for an out- standing warrant was made at 9th Street and Harrison Avenue.
• An arrest for an out- standing warrant was made in the 2700 block of Jensen Avenue.
• Officers issued a ci- tation for a suspended
Dinuba, California - Robert Earl Rocca was born and raised in Fresno, California, graduating from Central High School. He went on to obtain his associate degree from Fresno City College. Robert owned operated many business in his life. He was truly entrepreneur. At the time of his passing he was a Mechanic at Parlier Unified School District, owner/operator of Rocca Distributing and ROMA Storage. He served on the Board of Directors for Villa Borgata Condominiums Association as their Treasurer.
Robert married his wife, Maria Rocca, in 1996. November 30th they would have celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Robert loved to serve his community, which meant whatever Maria was involved in he was there to support her and lend a helping hand. Robert was the hardest working individual you would ever meet. He was dedicated to his position at Parlier Unified School District and wanted to make the equipment safe while keeping it clean and looking perfect for the children and took pride in his position. No job was too big or too small and it just needed to be done right.
Robert & Maria enjoyed meeting new people while vacationing in their travel trailer with their 4-legged children. They enjoyed being on the coast and were able to make one more trip, prior to Robert’s passing in July.
Robert loved his church family at New Beginnings Christian Center in Dinuba, CA. He was the sound technician for the church services prior to his 13 month battle with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Robert fought hard and fought until the end.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Sandy Rocca. He is survived by his wife, Maria Rocca, brother Randy and his wife Christy, brother Rusty, sister-n-law, Kristi Henkle and her husband, Michael, his son Zachary along with his neices & nephews: Nick (Kim)Rocca, Katie (David) Wilson, Matt (Amanda) Rocca, Natalie (Shane) Scarfeo, Claire (Cody) Buford, Cameron Henkle, Kaycee Henkle and Cole Henkle and many great nieces and nephew along with Friends who were Family.
Robert passed away peacefully at his home with his family and friends by his side.
A Celebration of Life will be held at New Beginnings Christian Center on Wednesday November 17, 2021 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Break the Barriers, 8555 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, CA 93720 or Dinuba Unified School District Student Foundation 1327 E. El Monte Way, Dinuba, CA 93618 https://dopkinschapel.com/obituaries/robert-rocca-1
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David Raphael passed away at
the age of 90 on October 7, 2021.
David was born in Reedley, CA. on April 14, 1931 the 7th of 8 children to Mike and Catherine Raphael.
After graduating from Reedley High School, David enlisted into the United States Navy. He was discharged in 1954. He then went to work for Bank of America. He worked in different offices between Fresno and Bakersfield before retiring after 28 years. While working at the bank he made countless friends. David was always willing to show his generosity. Through out life he loved to play cards, golf, tennis and cook. His day started with coffee with the guys and then to the gym up until the end. He will be greatly missed.
David was preceded in death by his parents Mike and Catherine. His siblings Albert, Victor, Rose, Mike and Charles. His two dogs Charlie and PK. He is survived by his brothers Manuel and Joe, sons Brian, Marty and Tommy. Daughter-in-laws Linda, Jean and Brenda. He has 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Celebration of Life will be held at the Reedley Mobile Home Park Club House on November 13, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Internment services will be held at the Bakersfield National Cemetery, Arvin on November 15, 2021 at 10:45 am.
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reported at 12:22 p.m. at Hemlock and Evening Glow avenues.
• A vehicle stop at 4:33 p.m. on Reed Avenue just south of town result- ed in the arrest of the driver for multiple out- standing warrants and possession of narcotics. • A vehicle stop at 6:09 p.m. in the 700 block of I Street resulted in the arrest of the driver for suspected DUI.
Tuesday, November 2
• A subject check at 9:32 a.m. at Frankwood
and Ponderosa avenues resulted in an arrest for possession of narcotics. • A subject check at 8:51 p.m. in the 1400 block of I Street resulted in an arrest for possession of narcotics.
• A subject check at 10:10 p.m. in the 1500 block of F Street result- ed in an arrest for mul- tiple outstanding war- rants.
Wednesday, November 3
• A vehicle stop at 9:05 a.m. at Manning and Reed avenues resulted
• A vehicle was repos- sessed in the 500 block of Cypress Avenue.
• Officers arrested a felon in possession of a firearm in the 2100 block of Cherry Avenue. • Officers made an ar- rest for an outstanding warrant at Palm and De- Witt avenues.
• A vehicle was repos- sessed in the 300 block of Bethel Avenue.
Wednesday, November 3
There were 103 calls
for service and 12 traffic citations were issued.
• Officers filed an in- cident report at Bethel and Annadale avenues. • A mental health report was documented at 2nd and J streets.
• Lost property was re- ported to the police de- partment.
• An incident report was filed on a disturbance between two subjects at 10th and P streets.
• An incident report for domestic disturbance
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a vehicle stop in the 100 block of Veronica Ave- nue. He was facing four felony charges including child abuse, inflict cor- poral injury and assault with a firearm.
• Vandalism to a church sign was reported at 12:52 p.m. in the 1600 block of Golden Way.
• A 47-year-old female transient from Dinuba was arrested at 12:58 p.m. in the 2000 block
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• A vehicle stop at 10:30 p.m. in the 900 block of I Street resulted in the arrest of the driver for suspected DUI.
• A subject check at 11:52 p.m. in the 1400 block of F Street result- ed in an arrest for an outstanding warrant.
Thursday, November 4
• A subject check at 3:27 a.m. at Curtis and Buttonwillow avenues resulted in an arrest for
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driver's license in the 700 block of L Street.
• Officers made an ar- rest for an outstand- ing warrant in the 1100 block of N Street.
• A sex offense was re- ported to the police de- partment.
Thursday, November 4
There were 135 calls for service and 12 traffic
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