Page 5 - Mid Valley Times 10-15-20 E-edition

Thursday, October 15, 2020
Dinuba youth pastor found
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guilty of child molestation
Victor Hugo Becerra faces life in prison after Oct. 8 conviction
ness, with each count consid- ered a felony and strike of- fense.
Informa-
tion regarding
Becerra’s mis-
conduct first
came to light
over three years ago when protestors gathered in front of Calvary Apostolic Church in Dinuba, where he previ-
ously worked as a youth pas- tor. All of the victims, four in total, had direct contact with Becerra through the Dinuba church.
Two of the victims were the daughters of Becerra’s wife’s sister, while another was his wife’s younger sister. A fourth victim was a friend of the family.
According to a press re- lease by Tulare County Dis- trict Attorney, Tim Ward,
crimes against the victims began in 2008 and lasted until 2013. In March 2019, Becerra reportedly attempted to dis- suade the fourth victim from participating in the prosecu- tion.
His convection comes as a relief for the victims and families of those affected.
“We were finally able to sleep well,” said Veronica Re-
SeeMOLESTATIONonpage A6
By Rick Curiel
Mid Valley Times
A former Dinuba youth pastor is now facing life in state prison after having been found guilty of 19 counts of child molestation.
Last week, on Oct. 8, a jury in the Visalia Division of the
Tulare County Superior Court found Victor Hugo Becerra, 37, guilty of three counts of oral copulation with a mi- nor under the age of 10, one count of digital penetration of a minor under the age of 10, 15 counts of lewd acts upon a child under the age of 14, and one count of dissuading a wit-
DINUBA Continued from page A3
• An unwanted person was reported in the 700 block of Short Avenue at 12:43 p.m.
• Domestic violence was reported in the 1300 block of Briarwood Drive at 3:57 p.m.
Friday, October 9
• A commercial burglary was reported in the 200 block of West Tulare Street at 6:40 a.m. It was reported a male subject was inside the building.
• A cell phone was report- ed stolen and pinging to the 700 block of Charles Street at 10:38 a.m.
• A rear license plate was reported stolen in the 2000
SANGER Continued from page A3
• Vandalism to a vehicle was reported in the 1500 block of 2nd Street.
• A male subject was ar- rested for misdemeanor assault and felony van- dalism in the 900 block of Holt Avenue.
Friday, October 9
There were 89 calls for service and 2 traffic ci- tations were issued.
• A vehicle was reported stolen in the 900 block of Harriet Avenue.
• A disturbance was re- ported in the 1000 block of North Way that in- volved criminal threats of physical harm and death.
• A vehicle was reported stolen in the 900 block of Faller Avenue.
• Two arrests were made in the 1700 block of 7th Street after Sanger Po- lice conducted a traffic stop for expired regis- tration. The driver was arrested for active war-
block of Olive Way at 11:25 a.m.
• An unwanted person was reported in the 300 block of South Alta Avenue at 3:32 p.m.
• Two black motorcycles and a red Camaro were re- ported racing on El Monte Way from Sultana. It was reported at 4:44 p.m.
Saturday, October 10
• Shots fired was report- ed in the area of Roseann Vuich Park at 2:44 a.m.
• Vandalism to a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of West North Way at 7:38 a.m.
• Loud music was reported in the area of Eaton and Belaire Avenue at 8:57 a.m. • Three large dogs were reported roaming a cul de
sac in the 800 block of Sun- set Drive at 1:30 p.m.
• A disturbance was re- ported in the 100 block of Villa Avenue at 5:32 p.m.
Sunday, October 11
• Loud music was reported in the area of Lincoln and Adelaide Way at 12:05 a.m. • A cell phone was report- ed stolen and pinging in the 600 block of Nichols Avenue.
• Vandalism to a vehicle was reported in the 1500 block of Houston Avenue at 9:49 a.m.
• A reckless driver was re- ported in the 1000 block of Eaton Avenue at 3:16 p.m. • Possible DUI was report- ed in the area of North Alta Avenue. It was reported at 6:37 p.m.
REEDLEY Continued from page A3
Saturday, October 10
• Outstanding warrant/arrest, Di- nuba Avenue and Carolyn Avenue, 9:08 a.m.
• Outstanding warrants/arrest, Reed Avenue and 8th Street, 1:57 p.m.
• Vandalism reported, 1400 block of South Blossom Avenue, 4:25 p.m. • Hit and run collision, Manning Avenue and San Joaquin Avenue, 5:09 p.m.
Sunday, October 11
• DUI arrest, Manning Avenue and Rio Vista Avenue, 12:48 a.m. Offi- cers attempted to stop a vehicle but the vehicle failed to yield. Officers eventually stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver.
• Vehicle stop/DUI arrest, 1100 block of I Street, 1:12 a.m.
• Vehicle stop, outstanding war- rant/arrest, Manning Avenue and I Street, 9:59 a.m.
• Vehicle burglary reported, 1900 block of East Washington Avenue, 11:16 a.m.
• Vandalism reported, 1700 block of 13th Street, 1:48 p.m.
• Narcotics violation and outstand- ing warrant/arrest, 1400 block of F Street, 4:30 p.m.
• Injury traffic collision, Cedar Av- enue and North Avenue, 5:36 p.m. • Outstanding warrant/arrest, 1400 block of F Street, 8:46 p.m.
• Outstanding warrant/arrest, Manning Avenue and I Street, 9:23 p.m.
(Unless otherwise noted, the Reedley Police Department han- dled the calls. The department reminds the public to practice so- cial distancing, wash your hands regularly, and if you feel sick, stay home!)
rants and a passenger was arrested for a nar- cotics violation.
• Grand theft of elec- tronics was reported in the 1000 block of Bethel Avenue.
• A non-injury traffic collision was reported in the 200 block of Acade- my Avenue after a reck- less driver crashed into the wall of a business.
• A sexual assault was investigated in the 1400 block of Dewitt Avenue.
Saturday, October 10
There were 112 calls for service and 6 traffic citations were issued.
• Vehicle vandalism was reported in the 2700 block of Sequoia Avenue after unknown suspect(s) reportedly keyed a vic- tim’s vehicle in the early morning hours.
• A citizen in the 1500 block of 2nd Street re- ported losing her wallet in Sanger on Oct. 9 and later discovering her ATM Debit card had been used at three differ-
ent businesses in Sanger. The case remains under investigation.
• A vehicle check was conducted at Jenni Park resulting in four field interviews. The subjects contacted were reported to be known Chankla Bulldog Gang members. • A driver was arrest- ed for DUI after being pulled over in the area of Faller and Annadale avenues and failing a field sobriety test. He was arrested and later transported to Fresno County Jail and placed in a sobering cell.
Sunday, October 11
There were 101 calls for service and 2 traffic citations were issued.
• A male subject was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a parole violation after a
subject check in the area of Academy and Geary avenues.
• Officers responded to WAMS for an alarm ac- tivation at the “S” Build- ing, the east maintenance shop. Upon arrival, offi- cers attempted to contact three juveniles but they reportedly attempted to flee the scene on foot. Two juveniles were ap- prehended in the 1200 block of Rawson Avenue and a third juvenile was taken into custody in the area of Cottle and Palm avenues. All three juve- niles were found to be in possession of stolen property from WAMS. They were arrested and booked into the Fresno County Juvenile Justice Campus.
• Sanger Police respond- ed to the 1000 block of North Avenue for a re- port of an industrial ac-
cident. The employee reportedly obtained a cut to his wrist while working on a machine. Sanger EMS arrived on the scene and trans- ported him to a nearby hospital.
• A male subject was arrested for DUI after being pulled over in the area of Academy Av- enue and Hwy 180 for a vehicle code violation. Upon making contact, the driver reportedly exhibited signs of being intoxicated and failed a field sobriety test. He
was also found to have several outstanding war- rants. He was arrested and later transported to Fresno County Jail.
• Officers responded to the 100 block of Acad- emy Avenue for a re- port of a male subject attempting to steal a ve- hicle. Upon arrival, of- ficers found the subject to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and burglary tools. He was arrested for attempt- ed auto theft and later transported to Fresno County Jail.
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