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Dinuba police and fire calls for the last week.
Monday, April 13
• A subject was causing a disturbance in the 400 block of Katelyn Avenue at 1:20 a.m.
• A structure fire was reported in the 1100 block of Magnolia Av- enue at 4:59 a.m.
• A male subject wear- ing green shorts, a black shirt and a camouflage hat was reportedly yell-
The Reedley Police Department handled 425 public-initiated and offi- cer-initiated calls for ser- vice, with 87 dispatched as Priority 1 calls. Offi- cers completed 37 police reports, made six arrests and issued two traffic ci- tations. There were four fire calls and 22 medical aid calls.
Monday, April 13
• Disturbance/arrest, 1800 block of North
Monday, April 13
There were 105 calls for service and 7 traffic cita- tions were issued.
• Vehicle vandalism with a possible known suspect was reported in the 800 block of Tamarack Avenue. • A subject was arrested for an outstanding war- rant after officers con- ducted a traffic stop in the area of Academy and Almond avenues.
Tuesday, April 14
There were 165 calls for
ing at people and ve- hicles in the area of El Monte Way and Alta Av- enue at 12:34 p.m.
• A possible overdose was reported in the 300 block of North L Street at 3:01 p.m.
• Trespassing was re- ported in the 200 block of South Alta Avenue at 4:00 p.m.
• A disturbance between a male and female was reported in the 900 block of East El Monte Way at 9:21 p.m.
Reed Avenue, 5:29 p.m.
• DUI arrest, 1200 block of 11th Street, 6:46 p.m.
Tuesday, April 14
• DUI arrest, 10th Street and F Street, 3:36 p.m.
• Disturbance, 300 block of East Shimizu Avenue, 5:12 p.m.
• Hit and run collision, Washington Avenue and Almond Avenue. Suspect vehicle described as a
service and14 traffic ci- tations were issued.
• A stolen vehicle was re- ported in the 2200 block of 3rd Street.
• A utility box trailer was reported stolen in the 1600 block of George Avenue.
• A male subject was arrested in the area of Academy Avenue and 9th Street after an of- ficer recognized him as having a warrant.
• A female subject was arrested for an outstand-
Tuesday, April 14
• A male subject re- portedly struck another male with a stick in the area of El Monte Way and Dickey Avenue.
• An assault was re- ported in the 500 block of Lillie Avenue.
• A disturbance between and a male and female was reported in the 1300 block of Crawford Ave- nue. The female report- edly threw the male’s clothes down the stairs. • An assault was re-
ported on Buena Vista at 4:46 p.m. The suspect was reported as male and wearing a red ban- dana on his face.
• A disturbance between and male and female was reported in a park- ing lot in the 2200 block of East El Monte Way.
Wednesday, April 15
• Three sheep were re- portedly in the middle of the road in the area of Nebraska and Euclid avenues at 9:33 a.m.
Frances G. Vargas
January 22, 1937-April 8, 2020
Frances G. Vargas of Dinuba, Califor- nia passed away on April 8, 2020. She was born in Pecos, Texas to
Lonjino and Gregoria Gomez on January 22, 1937. She is
survived by her husband of 62 years, Pete E. Vargas; her chil- dren: Pete Vargas, Jr. of Atwater,
Margaret Vargas Martinez of Visalia, Richard Vargas of Santa
Rosa, Angie Vargas Chavez of Dinuba, David Vargas of Visalia,
and Rosemary Vargas Gonzalez of Dinuba; 20 grandchildren and 38 great grandchil-
dren; siblings, Manuel Gomez and Lucy Garza both of Dinuba. A Memorial Service will be scheduled for a later date.
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School District
This week's greatest team player is the Dinuba Unified School District. In a time when the sporting world has gone dark,
the district is choosing to shine a light. The stadium lights at Dinuba High School will shine bright on Friday nights for the next several week. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Joe Hernandez, said the lights represent a "message of hope".
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Wednesday, April 15
• No reportable inci- dents occurred.
Thursday, April 16
• Narcotics violations/ar- rest, 1400 block of East Ponderosa Avenue, 11:05 p.m.
• Disturbance/arrest, 1500 block of South
Klein Avenue. One of the parties involved was arrested on sus- picion of assault with a deadly weapon. 3:45 p.m.
Friday, April 17
• Disturbance, 1700 block of 13th Street, 12:31 a.m.
• Assault with a deadly weapon, 1000 block of East Manning Avenue. Victim indicated that he was approached by a
ing warrant after she was observed yelling in the 2500 block of 5th Street. • A verbal disturbance was reported in the 300 block of K Street.
• Officers conducted a subject check on a male subject in the area of 11th Street and Acad- emy Avenue and found him to be in possession of methamphetamine. The subject was also on
probation for narcotics. He was taken into cus- tody and transported to Fresno County Jail.
• A male subject was ar- rested in the 900 block of Holt Avenue for domes- tic violence. Officers said he pushed the victim to the ground, causing the victim to sustain minor injuries.
• Officers responded to the area of Annadale
Dinuba
• Theft of equipment was reported in the 1200 block of Mark Avenue. • A family disturbance was reported in the 600 block of First Avenue at 10:47 p.m. Reporting party stated both par- ents were intoxicated.
Thursday, April 16
• A suspicious subject was reported in the area of Sierra and Samantha ways at 8:17 a.m. A male subject, wearing a black tank top, was walking in
subject with a knife who had just removed items from his vehicle. 9:51 p.m.
Saturday, April 18
• Non-injury traffic col- lision, Reed Avenue and Dinuba Avenue, 4:25 p.m.
Sunday, April 19
• Disturbance, 1900 block of North Sunny Lane, 6:49 p.m.
• Disturbance/arrest,
and Jefferson avenues for a report of a physical domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located several injures to the victim’s face. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Fresno County Jail.
the area with a golf club looking into vehicles.
• An ambulance was re- quested in the 500 block of Lillie Avenue at 11:00 a.m. for a male sub- ject who stated a roach crawled up inside him. • A grass fire was re- ported in the area of Kamm and Crawford avenues at 12:08 p.m.
• A possible residential burglary was reported in the area of Adelaide
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1000 block of K Street. At the conclusion of their investigation, offi- cers arrested a subject for felony assault and resisting arrest. 8:07 p.m.
(Unless otherwise not- ed, the Reedley Police Department handled the calls. The department reminds the public to practice social distanc- ing, wash your hands regularly, and if you feel sick, stay home!)
Wednesday, April 15
There were 137 calls for service and 6 traffic cita- tions were issued.
• A subject was arrested in the area of Greenwood Avenue and 4th Street af-
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Reedley
Sanger
Celestino
(tino)
Gabaldon April 6, 1951 ~ April 6, 2020
Born April 6, 1951, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away in Reedley at his home on April 6, 2020. He is predeceased in death by his parents, Pete and Juanita Gabaldon, sister Linda, two brothers, Tony and Leonard Gabaldon.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Tony and Rhonda Gabaldon, two daughters, Marcella and Monica, brothers: Samuel, Pete, and Frank Gabaldon, and sisters: Priscilla and Rosie Gabaldon, and Lorraine Lujan, two sister-in-laws Margie and Susie Gabaldon, 9 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He will be deeply missed by everyone that knew him.
Due to Covid-19, a Celebration of Life will be at a later date.
of the Week Carissa Hall - Immanuel High
Immanuel High’s Carissa Hall posted three first place finishes —the 100 meters, long jump and triple jump — at the Central Valley Relays in Dinuba onFeb. 29, beforetheCOVID-19crisis canceled the spring sports season. Hall posted a personal record of 37 feet, 9 inches in the triple jump. She will beattendingLeeUniversityin Cleveland, Tenn. this fall on a track scholarship, specializinginthelong jumpandtriplejump. Hall also starred on the Eagles’ volleyball team.
(Editor’s Note: Because of the COVID-19 crisis canceling spring sports for an indefinite period, we are profiling a Reedley-area athlete in place of an athlete of the week.)
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Blanca Echeveste was called to be with
the Lord on April 13, 2020. She passed away at
home surrounded by her family, due to complications of pneumonia, and other health problems. She was born in Fresno, Ca. on January 8, 1966, when she was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome. She was the youngest of six children. Blanca attended Monte Vista School in Reedley from kindergarten, up to the 8th grade. After this she lived with her mom in Leon Gto. Mexico for 10 years. She was able to travel to Acapulco and to Cancun with her mom. After her mom’s passing, Blanca came to live with her sister Becky Rodriguez in Reedley for 22 years, until her passing.
She started attending the ARC PROGRAM in October of 2000. Blanca was a special person with a twinkle in her eye and a smile for everyone. She loved to introduce herself to people by saying “Hi, I am Blanca.”
Blanca enjoyed drinking Pepsi and eating chips, her favorite food was mole. She also enjoyed watching western movies, listening to music and coloring books, all at the same time. She loved music and attending family parties. Thank you Maggie and Rosa for always inviting her.
Blanca is proceeded in death by her parents Casimira and Timoteo Echeveste. She is survived by her sister, Becky Rodriguez, brother-in-law David Rodriguez, four brothers, all from Reedley, and several nieces and nephews.
I would like to thank the Reedley ARC staff for making her life so enjoyable. Blanca loved attending her program it was an important part of her life. She got to participate in special Olympics while at the ARC. She took pride in “working” there, where she had lots of special friends. Blanca attended the ARC, until February of this year, 2020. She also loved to attend Calvary Apostolic Church in Dinuba, where she would attend Sunday School. She loved to sing during the church worship service.
I would like to thank my husband David, my daughters Sandra and Veronica for their help and support they gave me during Blanca’s last days. Thank the Ardent Hospice for the kindness, and compassion they showed our family during these last days and Blanca’s Dr. Agustine Rubio.
Due to the pandemic a memorial service will be held at a later date to celebrate Blanca’s beautiful life.
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