Madera Police Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1500 block of Rogers Street. While officers were en-route, they were advised that the victim was being transported to a hospital at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Officers intercepted the vehicle, and found a 17-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound sustained during a physical altercation.  Officers immediately performed life-saving measures and coordinated with emergency medical services. He was transported to

A Madera County family has much to be grateful for this season. When their 14-month-old daughter began choking on the soft end of a pacifier, caregivers immediately called 9-1-1. Madera County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ronald Aguilar arrived quickly and began life saving measures. Working together with the caregivers, the obstruction was successfully dislodged. Paramedics transported the child to Valley Childrens Hospital as a precaution. She was released shortly after and is d

Madera Police Department weekend night shift officers responded to a burglary alarm at the AT&T Store in the 2200 block of Marketplace Drive. While en route Saturday night, dispatch advised that a male suspect had forced entry into the business and was inside.   Officer Tristan Okpalaugo arrived first on scene and found the suspect, Arnaldo Reyes Cortez, 32, inside the store. Reyes Cortez was taken into custody without incident and later booked into the Madera County Jail on

The Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding suspected distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material occurring in Madera County.  Madera County Sheriff Detectives identified 22-year-old Madera resident Jose Adrian Ceja, as a suspect in this case. On November 25, Madera County Sheriff’s Detectives, in coordination with Detectives from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Offi

The Madera City Council presented multiple proclamations to small businesses, as well as winners of the Old Timer’s Parade.  Madera also recognized Veterans Day and presented one resident with a proclamation in thanks of their service.  Members of the Big Valley Horseshoe league also petitioned Council members for their support in expanding their facilities with the prospect of generating revenue for the City.

With the possibility of a growing operating deficit, Madera County Supervisors still found much to celebrate before addressing the pressing deficit issue by taking further steps to reduce the operational cost gap. Proclamations were given recognizing the retirement of two fire captains after decades of service, along with the crucial ambulatory services provided by the Pistoresi family for nearly a decade, and a week was dedicated to the clerks of the county board of supervis