Seventeen people were arrested during a coordinated domestic violence enforcement operation on April 16, 2025, in Southwest Fresno, including eight confirmed gang members, according to police. (Fresno PD)
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A coordinated domestic violence enforcement operation led by the Fresno Police Department on April 16 resulted in the arrest of 17 individuals, authorities said.
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The sweep, focused in Southwest Fresno, targeted suspects with outstanding warrants and individuals on probation or parole for domestic violence-related offenses, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement.
Eight of those arrested were identified as gang members with ties to criminal street gangs operating in the area, police said. All 17 were booked into the Fresno County Jail on felony charges.
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“Domestic violence is not only a crime against individuals — it is a threat to the safety and well-being of families and the broader community,” police said in the statement.
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Anyone experiencing domestic violence is urged to call 911 in emergencies or (559) 621-7000 for non-emergencies. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP.
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Victims can also reach the Marjaree Mason Center’s 24/7 confidential hotline at (559) 233-HELP(4357) or contact the center’s Crisis Response Team at help@mmcenter.org.
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