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Fresno Police Activity Shuts Down Stretch of Blackstone Avenue
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By Anthony W. Haddad
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May 14, 2025

Police activity has shut down on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Blackstone Avenue between Clinton and Michigan avenues, and part of Clinton Avenue in Fresno, prompting officials to urge drivers to use alternate routes. (GV Wire File)

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Update on May 14, 2025 at 10:18 a.m.

The Fresno Police Department reported that the suspect was arrested and that the road closure will open up soon.

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A portion of Blackstone Avenue is closed Wednesday for an active call involving a wanted suspect believed to be contained in the area, authorities said.

The individual is wanted for kidnapping, felony domestic violence, felony hit-and-run, felony evading, and a parole violation, the Fresno Police Department told GV Wire.

Northbound and southbound lanes of Blackstone Avenue between Clinton Avenue and Michigan Avenue are shut down, along with Clinton Avenue between Blackstone Avenue and Clark Street.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

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

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