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Fresno Officers Arrest Man on Sexual Battery, Kidnapping Charges
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 1 hour ago on
June 12, 2026

Fresno police say a 42-year-old man was arrested for sexual battery and kidnapping after allegedly grabbing a victim and forcing them down stairs against their will during a Thursday disturbance at a confidential location. (Fresno PD)

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Fresno police say officers responded Thursday to a confidential location regarding a disturbance.

According to the Fresno Police Department, the reporting party stated that Rigeberto Reyes Lopez, 42, touched the victim’s bottom, grabbed the victim, and moved the victim down the stairs against the victim’s will.

He was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery and kidnapping.

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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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