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Fresno Man Arrested After Alleged Trespassing, Threats at City Attorney Andrew Janz’s Home
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 17 seconds ago on
May 21, 2026

Authorities say a Larry Torrez, 56, of Fresno armed with a knife was arrested outside Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz’s home early Sunday, May 17, on suspicion of trespassing, attempted burglary and threatening a public official. (Fresno County SO)

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A Fresno man was arrested after authorities said he trespassed at the home of Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz and threatened a public official, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office told GV Wire on Thursday.

Deputies responded around 3:30 a.m. Sunday to a report of trespassing at a home on North Van Ness Boulevard between Ashlan and Shields avenues in Fresno, according to authorities.

Deputies contacted and arrested a man in the yard of the home. Authorities later identified him as Larry Torrez, 56, of Fresno.

Deputies said Torrez was found in possession of a knife.

Torrez was booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges of trespassing, attempted burglary, and threatening a public official.

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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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