Rick Fitzgerald, hours after being told he was fired as a Fresno police officer, did not hold back on his thoughts about his now former employer. "It's ironic that I work for a police department where when I arrest people, they're innocent until proven guilty. But in this case, I...
Alleged Proud Boys Officer No Longer with Fresno Police
A Fresno police officer accused of supporting the nationalist Proud Boys group is no longer with the department, Mayor Jerry Dyer and Police Chief Paco Balderrama said Friday. Officer Rick Fitzgerald was put on paid leave on March 14, when a social media user spotted him at the weekly Tower...
Former Fresno Cop Joins Council Race for Tower Area Seat
A former Fresno police officer has filed paperwork to run for Fresno City Council. Jeremy Preis filed his candidate intention statement this week, joining Annalisa Perea and Cary Catalano to run for the seat that represents central-west Fresno, including a portion of the Tower District. District 1 Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria...
Unfiltered – Tower Theatre and Fresno PD Investigation
In this week's episode of Unfiltered, we discuss the sale of the Tower Theater to Adventure Church. We also discuss the controversy surrounding accusations that a Fresno police officer is active with a reputed hate group. Guests: Anthony Flores - Pastor, Adventure Church Damon Kurtz - Vice President, Peace...
Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Food Vendor Murder, Community Rallies for Victim’s Family
[aggregation-styles] KSEE 24 FRESNO, California (KSEE) — Fresno Police have arrested an 18-year-old who investigators believe is responsible for the murder of a Fresno street vendor. 18-year-old Demarcus Vega of Palmdale faces murder and robbery charges for the death of 45-year-old food vendor Lorenzo Perez. Police Chief Paco Balderrama called...
Local Street Racing Victim Remembered as Bill to Increase ‘Sideshow’ Penalties Progresses
Nearly three months after she died in an incident tied to illegal street racing, Sanger High School student Allison Tia Chang has a memorial scholarship in her name. Chang, 17, and her cousins, Linda Chang, 21, and Christopher Vang, 27, died after a speeding car ran a red light at...
Councilmember Renews Call for Separate Probe of Fresno Cop’s Proud Boy Ties
City Councilmember Miguel Arias has renewed his concerns about a Fresno police officer's alleged affiliation with a hate group. Social media watchdogs spotted the off-duty officer, Rick Fitzgerald, at a Tower Theatre protest last Sunday and tied him to other protests where he appeared to wear Proud Boys garb. The...
Is Fresno Police Officer a ‘Proud Boys’ Member? City is Investigating.
The Fresno Police Department is investigating whether one of its officers is affiliated with a hate group connected to the storming of the U.S. Capitol in January. The investigation follows allegations that the officer participated, while off-duty, in a counter-protest against groups opposing the sale of the Tower Theatre on...
Man Dies After Van Crashes, Erupts in Flames After Fleeing Police in NW Fresno
A man is dead after a fiery crash at Bullard and West that happened shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Fresno police say they received a call of a man asleep or passed out inside a utility van at Marks and Browning. When officers arrived, they found the man seated...
Homeless Were ‘Preyed Upon’ : Police Seize Weapons, Gaming Devices from Encampment.
Several weeks ago, residents living along Tyler Avenue between First and Cedar started complaining of illegal activities taking place in a homeless encampment next to Highway 180. Crimes such as burglaries in the area, drug sales, prostitution were being reported. "Residents in the area were living in fear of their...