Fresno Has Reason to Celebrate! Major Crimes Fall Dramatically in 2023

By Eric Martinez

Published 2 years ago on

January 2, 2024

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Continuing the trend of fewer violent crime incidents and traffic fatalities is among Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama’s New Year’s resolutions for 2024.

Balderrama presented end-of-2023 crime statistics at a news conference at police headquarters on Friday. Major crime is down, including homicides, rapes, and property crimes.

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Eric Martinez,

Digital Cinematographer

Eric joined GV Wire in late 2023 as a Digital Cinematographer. He came with prior experience in Videography in both Fresno State University and Freelance Videography. His Bachelors in Film and Media Arts was received in May 2023. He has a passion for film, travelling, and fitness. You can contact him at (559) 570-0846.