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Dinuba police and fire calls for the last week:
Monday, April 27
• A male subject on a bike was reportedly looking into vehicles with a flashlight in the 1100 block of Ramble-
The Reedley Police Department handled 459 public-initiated and offi- cer-initiated calls for ser- vice, with 74 dispatched as Priority 1 calls. Offi- cers completed 56 police reports, made 11 arrests and issued three traffic citations including a pair
Monday, April 27
There were 89 calls for service and 3 traffic citations were issued.
• A restraining order violation was reported in the 700 block of An- nadale Avenue.
• A man was cited for having an open beer in front of a business in the 1700 block of O Street.
• A juvenile was arrest- ed for violation of proba- tion after he and another
wood Drive. It was re- ported at 1:32 a.m.
• An assault was report- ed in the 1400 block of Academy Way at 9:30 a.m. A female report- edly went at another female with a knife and also hit her.
of DUI arrests. There were three fire calls and 16 medical aid calls.
Monday, April 27
• Vehicle theft, 200 block of East Olson Avenue, 7:44 a.m. Vehicle was located shortly after the theft was reported.
juvenile were contacted ataparkintheareaof Jensen and Indianola av- enues.
• Vehicle vandalism was reported in the 1200 block of J Street.
• A subject was arrested for violating a restrain- ing order in the 800 block of West Avenue.
• A hit-and-run traffic collision was reported in the 1000 block of 4th Street.
• An assault was report- ed in the 200 block of South Crawford Avenue.
Tuesday, April 28
• A domestic violence report was made in the 300 block of Crawford Avenue at 1:23 a.m. A
female was attempting to leave and the male was on top of her car.
• Mail was reported sto- len in the 700 block of East El Monte Way at 6:21 p.m.
• Trespassing was re- ported in the 600 block
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• Theft reported, 1200 block of East Manning Avenue, 9:29 a.m.
Tuesday, April 28
• Non-injury traffic col- lision, 900 block of G Street, 12:09 p.m.
• DUI arrest, Olson Av- enue and Reed Avenue,
1:40 p.m.
• Non-injury traffic col- lision, 1100 block of F Street, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29
• Non-injury traffic collision, 100 block of South Haney Avenue, 5:12 a.m.
Tuesday, April 28
There were 116 calls for service and 5 traffic citations were issued.
• Officers were involved in a vehicle pursuit of a known subject who was wanted for question-
ing regarding a recent shooting. The pursuit was cancelled after con- firming subjects iden- tity, with charges to be filed with the Fresno County District Attor- ney.
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of West El Monte Way at 8:04 p.m. A group of transients were report- edly in front of a busi- ness smoking and both- ering customers.
• A non-injury traffic collision hit-and-run was reported in the area of
• Vehicle burglary, 700 block of East Early Av- enue, 8:52 a.m.
• Vandalism/arrest, 800 block of West Parlier Avenue, 9:59 a.m.
Thursday, April 30
• Theft report, 1300 block of I Street, 1:53
• A victim claimed to be defrauded out of more than $200 by someone over the phone claim- ing to be calling from PG&E in the 2700 block of Geary Avenue.
• Sexual battery was re-
Golden Way and South Crawford Avenue at 8:34 p.m. The vehicle that fled was described as a white Mitsubishi and was driven by a male subject wearing sunglasses.
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• Vehicle burglary, 200 block of East Shoemake Avenue. 5:58 p.m.
• Theft report 200 block of East Shimizu Avenue, 9:13 p.m.
• Disturbance, 1000
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ported in the 1500 block of 7th Street. A known subject reportedly ‘poked a female in the butt’ as she was waiting to enter a health clinic.
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Reedley
Sanger
Angie S. Garcia
October 2, 1934 - April 19, 2020
Angie S. Garcia of Reedley passed away on April 19,
2020 at the age of 85. She is preceeded in death
by her parents Refugio and Rita Sanchez, her Brother, Manuel Sanchez of Reedley. She is also
survived by her two sons Anthony Sanchez of Reedley
and Eddie Garcia of Fresno, two daughters, Katie Garcia and
Terry Gomez both of Houston, Texas, four brothers, Steve, Tommy, Tony and Chano Sanchez
all of Reedley, three sisters, Reggie Olivas of Fresno, Margie Gabaldon and Romie Lopez of Reedley. She also had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
The Sanchez Family
January 22,1937 - April 8, 2020
If Roses Grow In Heaven
If roses grow in Heaven Lord please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Mother’s
arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her that I love and miss her and when she turns
to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Because there is an ache within my
heart that will never go away.
Happy Mother’s Day!
In Loving Memory Of Frances G. Vargas Love always, your husband Pete, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
Frances G. Vargas
Sally Rosita Marvel Freeman
Sally Rosita Marvel Freeman (Mus- tang Sally) was born on December 8, 1952 in Battle Mountain, Ne- vada and passed away on April 14, 2020. She was one of sev- en children to Thomas Jenkins Marvel, a Nevada rancher and cowboy, and Rosita Camarillo Petit, granddaughter of Adolfo Camarillo whose namesake adorns the city of Camarillo, California. She grew up on the Martin Ranch and The 25 Ranch in Nevada where she was instilled with toughness and grit from her father, along with a sense of style and a strong Faith in God
from her mother.
It can be said that she packed so much life into her 67 years here on earth that she might as well have lived twice. There’s no easy way to describe Sally in a few short sentences. She was raised to be a tough, fear- less cowgirl, a better hand than most cowboys. She roped her first mustang when she was 14 years old and went on to become a renowned cutting-horse trainer. She was truly gifted on a horse and no one will ever forget the way she could ride.
Sally was as competitive as they come and she spent many years with her kids and grandkids training their horses and practicing with them as they competed and succeeded in high school, college and profession- al rodeo. But horses weren’t her only interest. She also started her own fashion line and later helped her youngest daughter Quincy, start a successful western brand: Rodeo Quincy, whose merchandise is in over 300 stores.
Sally was a stunning beauty with a style all of her own, a trend-setter. She had a wild, yet classic style, always wearing her trademark red lipstick and high- heeled cowboy boots. She was the true meaning of “guts, grit and lipstick”. There wasn’t a head that didn’t turn when she walked into a room. But even with all that beauty, it wasn’t her style that made the lasting impression, it was the way she made people feel. To know her was to love her and her endless generosity knew no bounds.
Sally made the Central Valley of California her home with the love of her life and husband Bill Freeman with whom she shared many wonderful years on their cattle ranch in Reedley. She leaves behind three children - Pete Holman, Holly Crawford and Quincy Eldridge and two step-daughters Molly Freeman and Elly Kelly. Sally’s surviving grandchildren Billie, Lily, Lefty, Teagan, Luke, Reese, Carter, Blaze, Crew, Pis- tol and baby Sally -due to arrive this September, will miss their Nana dearly. She also leaves four brothers: Tom, Mike, Joe and Pete Marvel and two sisters: Suzy Barnes and Amy Seifert.
One of the greatest gifts that Sally left her family was her strong faith in God and her love of the Catho- lic Church. Remembrances can be made in Sally’s honor at St. La Salle Catholic School in Reedley, CA. There will be a celebration of life to be announced after the COVID crisis.
Vaya con Dios our sweet Sal. You will be forever loved and missed.
John Vernon Ball, 90, of Reed- ley, Ca passed away April 25, 2020, at Hinds Hospice House in Fresno, Ca. He was born June 30, 1929 in Tecumseh, OK, the son of the late Flora and E.H. (Her- bert) Ball. The 4th of 6 siblings, he spent his youth in both Okla- homa and the West Long Ange- les area of southern California.
On January 1, 1949, he mar-
ried Mary Ellen Bacon. Soon af-
ter their marriage, the couple relocated to California from Oklaho- ma. They first settled briefly in Dinuba and then in Santa Monica, where John worked as a mechanic.
He served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954 and was sta- tioned at Sandia Base in Albuquerque, NM as an MP. Upon dis- charge from the Army, John and Mary Ellen made their home in Redondo Beach, Ca, with their first daughter, Jeane. John be- gan his career at Hughes Aircraft Company in the Transportation Department. The family soon welcomed their second daughter, Debbie.
At Hughes Aircraft John advanced to the position of Manager of Operations at the El Segundo division. During these years the family also purchased a Thompson grape vineyard in Dinuba with plans to one day build their home and relocate there. Those plans were realized in 1972 when John began working for the City of Dinuba as Assistant Director of Public Works. In 1975 he was appointed by the city council to be Dinuba’s first City Administrator.
Upon leaving his position with the City of Dinuba, John ex- panded his farming operation and enjoyed many years of success as a farmer. Never one to be idle, after retiring from farming, John moved to Coarsegold, CA, where he was able to enjoy two of his lifelong loves, horseback riding and automobiles. He spent many great days riding horses with friends and opened the Auto Village car lot in Coarsegold.
John enjoyed an active and full life with strong friendships always at its center. Even in recent months, his morning coffee group, lunch group and visits and phone calls from friends near and far were a blessing.
He is survived by his daugh- ters Jeane and Debbie, numerous grandchildren and great grand- children and his youngest brother,
Kenneth.
John was preceded in death by
his sisters, Mildred, Elva May and Beulah, and by his brother, Bill.
Services will be held at a future date.
For more information and to leave condolences please visit dopkinschapel.com.
John Vernon Ball
June 30, 1929 - April 25, 2020
August 29, 1952 ~ April 8, 2020
Peter Torosian was
born on August
29, 1952 in Selma,
California to Jack and
Mary Torosian. He passed on April 8, 2020 with his family by his side in Whittier, California at the age of 67.
Peter was raised and educated in Dinuba. He graduated from Dinuba High School in 1970. He attended Reedley College, Fresno City College, and Fresno State.
He retired after 33 years with the State of California. Of those years, 13 years were with the Contractors Board and 20 years were as a sworn peace officer with the Housing Authority. He then went to work at Disneyland and retired after 11 years.
He was a member of the Orange County Triple X and the Elks Lodge.
Peter is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mariam, son Hagop and wife Lilit Torosian, daughters Angela Torosian, Susie Hernandez and husband Steven, and Stephanie Torosian, sister Patty Torosian, and grandson Eli Hernandez, and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. He will be greatly missed by all.
Graveside services were held on April 22, 2020 at Rose Hills Cemetary in Whittier, California. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 2226 Ventura Ave., Fresno, California 93721.
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