Sanger Man Arrested on Robbery, Carjacking, and Weapons Charges

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 1 month ago on

December 16, 2024

Gabriel Valdivia, 27, of Sanger, was arrested on Dec. 13, 2024, and charged with robbery, carjacking, and weapons violations. (Fresno County SO)

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Detectives have arrested Gabriel Valdivia, 27, of Sanger, who has been booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges of robbery, auto theft, evading police, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday.

On Wednesday, deputies responded to a call near Dinuba and Clovis avenues near Fowler, where they found a victim who had been pistol-whipped and their vehicle stolen.

Two days later, on Friday, officers with the Reedley Police Department located the stolen SUV and attempted a traffic stop.

The driver, later identified as Valdivia led officers on a pursuit through Selma.

After losing control of the vehicle in a neighborhood, Valdivia abandoned the SUV. Deputies and officers apprehended him, and a loaded handgun was found on him.

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The case remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about Gabriel Valdivia is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111 or Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867, or submit tips online at www.valleycrimestoppers.org.

Tips can be submitted anonymously, and a cash reward may be available. Reference case #24-13847.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and has an MBA at Fresno State, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.