Fresno police say murders and shootings in the city have dropped 50% since a violence suppression task force was formed on October 6. "There were 99 shootings in the City 30 days prior to the start of the gang operation," says Deputy Chief Mark Salazar in a news release. "After...
Fresno Police Chief Pick Now Down to Two. Hall Prepares for Transition.
Two finalist remain for the Fresno police chief position. At a news conference about crime suppression on Monday afternoon, current chief Andy Hall said it is down an internal and external candidate. Multiple sources have told Politics 101 that the internal candidate is deputy chief Mark Salazar; the external candidate...
Social Media Posts Claim a Gang Is Randomly Shooting at People. What Does Fresno PD Say?
Social media posts have been popping up claiming a new gang in Fresno called "Catch a Body" is pulling up to random cars and opening fire. Fresno Police Department Deputy Chief Mark Salazar tells GV Wire℠by Zoom it's all just make believe. Listen to this article: "It has driven some...
Brand Will Reveal Fresno's Next Police Chief Friday Morning
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand and city manager Wilma Quan will announce their choice for Fresno's new police chief 10 a.m. Friday at City Hall. Members of the citizen interview panel will also attend the announcement, the city's public affairs office said Thursday afternoon. The selection follows a nationwide search conducted...
Brand Will Reveal Fresno's Next Police Chief Friday Morning
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand and city manager Wilma Quan will announce their choice for Fresno's new police chief 10 a.m. Friday at City Hall. Members of the citizen interview panel will also attend the announcement, the city's public affairs office said Thursday afternoon. The selection follows a nationwide search conducted...
Brand Will Reveal Fresno's Next Police Chief Friday Morning
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand and city manager Wilma Quan will announce their choice for Fresno's new police chief 10 a.m. Friday at City Hall. Members of the citizen interview panel will also attend the announcement, the city's public affairs office said Thursday afternoon. The selection follows a nationwide search conducted...
Police Chief Finalists: Fresno, Stockton, Out-of-State Candidates
GV Wire has learned the identities of four of the five finalists to succeed retiring Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer. The candidates from within the Fresno Police Department are deputy chief Mike Reid and Capt. Mark Salazar. Both previously told GV Wire they were applying for the position. The external...
Fresno Police Captain Wants to Become Next Chief
One of the first applicants for the soon-to-be-vacant Fresno police chief position is an internal candidate. Capt. Mark Salazar, a 23-year veteran of the department, said Tuesday that he will apply. Three Years Leading Southwest Division For the last three years, Salazar has served as captain of the southwest division....
Southwest Fresno Youth Get Boost From Kaiser Permanente
A $40,000 Kaiser Permanente Fresno grant will help the Fresno Police Activities League provide fitness activities and mentoring programs at the Cecil C. Hinton Community Center. At-risk youth in southwest Fresno will have access to a new boxing ring, fitness equipment, meditation room, and mentoring, thanks to the grant, which...