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Suspect Arrested After Intentionally Running Over Dog, Fresno Police Say
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 3 hours ago on
June 18, 2026

Fresno police arrested Derek Olmedo, 26, after investigators say he intentionally struck multiple vehicles and ran over a dog during a disturbance on East Cortland Avenue. (Fresno PD)

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Fresno police arrested a 26-year-old man after investigators say he intentionally ran over a dog and struck multiple vehicles during a disturbance in east Fresno, according to the Fresno Police Department.

Officers responded Monday at about 9:28 p.m. to the 4500 block of East Cortland Avenue for a reported disturbance.

The investigation determined the suspect, identified as Derek Olmedo, intentionally struck a vehicle, causing damage, and ran over a dog, causing injury.

Police also said he hit two additional vehicles, resulting in further damage.

Olmedo was arrested Tuesday at about 5:46 a.m. at CRMC and booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges including felony vandalism, intentional cruelty to an animal, and reckless driving.

His bail is set at $19,500, according to arrest records.

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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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