Update: The Clovis City Council voted unanimously to approve the $10,000 bonuses and cadet trainee positions during their Monday night meeting. (Original Story Below) Clovis Police Department officials say they're having such a hard time finding and hiring qualified officers they want to add signing bonuses to their recruitment strategy....
After Arrest, Clovis Candidate Unapologetic. Feels Justified in Taking Opponents’ Signs.
The Clovis City Council candidate police say stole his opponents' signs is unapologetic and feels he was justified for doing so. After an early morning arrest on Thursday, Clovis businessman Herman Nagra was taken to jail. He eventually bailed out and spoke to GV Wire℠ at his home. "This is...
Few Details in Clovis PD Shooting Death at Walmart
Clovis police are expected to release more information about the department's fatal shooting of a man early Sunday morning at a Walmart parking lot. Police say that the man, identified as 26-year old Nikolas Frazier of Clovis, allegedly had a rifle. Police responded to the Walmart at 1185 Herndon Avenue...
Clovis Officers Cleaning up Roadway Glass Assisted by Good Samaritan
Clovis police officers didn't expect help Wednesday while cleaning up broken glass in the road. But, they're now publicly thanking the man who stopped to help on their social media channels. "Jose stopped & helped our officers and we wanted to say THANK YOU! We truly appreciate his assistance &...
Police Search for Suspect in The Vault Jewelry Heist
Police say approximately $300,000 worth of jewelry was taken in the May 31 break-in and vandalism at Fig Garden Village. Fresno police are now circulating three pictures of a suspect they believe is responsible for the theft at The Vault Fine Jewelers. Wanted for Burglary Charges Police are looking for...
California Judicial Council Votes to End $0 Bail Enacted During COVID
The California Judicial Council voted 17-2 Wednesday to rescind, effective June 20, a temporary COVID-19 policy that set bail for lower-level crimes at $0. "The Judicial Council's action better reflects the current needs of our state, which has different health concerns and restrictions county-to-county based on the threat posed by COVID-19," said Justice Marsha...
Dick’s Theft Suspects Mock Clovis Police After $0 Bail Release
To lower the jail population in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of California set bail at $0 for misdemeanors and so-called low-level felonies. In early April, the California Judicial Council said that it was done "to safely reduce jail populations." But Clovis Police Lt. Jim Munro says, "Zero dollar bail...
Clovis Police Using Drones to Aid in Emergency Responses
There's a new buzz in the air in Clovis, and it's not bees pollinating trees. Clovis police are using drones as part of their law-enforcement strategy. Under a 90-day pilot program, drones will act the way police helicopters do, says Lt. Jim Munro. "It will allow our officers to keep...
New Clovis Top Cop: 'I Have Greatest Job in the Nation'
First, Curt Fleming's wife, Jackie, and their 9-year-old son, Aiden, pinned on his badge. Then, by raising his right hand and swearing an oath to protect and serve, Fleming took his place as the Clovis chief of police at a ceremony Monday at police headquarters. It's a promotion for Fleming,...
Clovis PD Pulls Crime-Free Housing Program from Council Agenda
The Clovis Police Department has pulled a proposed “Crime-Free Housing Program” from Monday's city council agenda. The initial proposal included a requirement that landlords provide a list of occupants to the police chief upon request. It also required building managers to be trained by the police department and mandated “appropriate...