The sentence that U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd handed down Monday at the federal courthouse in Fresno might make people think twice about pointing lasers at aircraft. Drozd ordered Roger Shane John, 34, of Turlock to spend 27 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for...
After Police Killing, Cox Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Congressman-elect TJ Cox (D-Fresno) says the killing of a Newman police corporal allegedly at the hands of an illegal immigrant illustrates the need for comprehensive immigration reform. Cpl. Ronil Singh of the Newman Police Department died Wednesday (Dec. 26) after attempting to stop a suspected DUI driver. At a Friday news conference...
Sheriff Blames Sanctuary State Law in Killing of Police Corporal
Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson blamed California’s sanctuary state law in the shooting death of Newman police Cpl. Ronil "Ron" Singh. In a news conference Friday in Modesto to announce the arrest of 32-year old Gustavo Perez Arriaga, Christianson said if not for SB 54, Singh may still be alive....