A former Fresno County deputy who shot his sergeant to death in an investigations unit office was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter Thursday. The defendant, Jared Mullis, wept as the verdict was read, The Fresno Bee reported. At the same time, family members and supporters of slain Sgt. Rod...
Suspected Serial Killer Arrested After Bodies Unearthed
A Squaw Valley man described as a serial killer is in custody and faces three counts of murder after remains of his alleged victims were unearthed, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday. Buford King, 33, made an initial court appearance on the charges Wednesday. His bail was set at...
Dinosaurs & Beer U: Good News to Kickstart Your Week
Welcome to GV Wire's weekly roundup of news that will bring a smile to your face. We're here to enlighten, inform, and amuse. If you have good news to share, contact us at info@gvwire.com or jmurray@gvwire.com. UC Merced Student Makes Big Dino Discovery A UC Merced student who says he's...
Thieves Use Sheriff Phone Number in Scam to Steal Money
There's a phone scam happening in Fresno County in which the would-be thieves don a trusted disguise: an actual phone number for law enforcement dispatchers. The incoming number displays on a target's personal phone or caller ID as (559) 600-3111, which is the Fresno County Sheriff's Office's non-emergency dispatch line....
Avoid the Kings River. It's Still Closed to Recreational Use.
Strong currents and bone-chilling water have kept the Kings River banned from recreational use for more than a month. The stretch from Pine Flat Dam the Tulare and Kings county lines will remain closed this weekend. The closure, ordered by the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, has been in place since...