Allen Baraldi/The Madera Tribune A vehicle sits upside-down after a crash on H and 2nd streets December 19. The driver (sitting on the curb) was found to be under the influence, and placed under arrest. CHP Madera officers responded to a solo vehicle roll-over crash in the area of H and 2nd streets, near the northbound SR-99 on-ramp on December 19 just after 1 p.m. A CHP officer arrived within minutes and observed two men walking away from the vehicle. A 20-year-old was detai

Early Saturday morning, the Madera Police Department’s weekend night shift patrol team made several arrests for driving under the influence in different parts of the City. Each incident involved a traffic collision resulting in property damage. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. As the New Year approaches, the Madera Police Department reminds the community to plan ahead and never drink and drive. If anyone plans to drink, please use a rideshare service or designate a sobe

Madera Police Officers responded to the area of E. Kennedy Street and Tulare Street regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle striking a pedestrian early Friday morning.  Officers and EMS arrived on scene and performed life-saving measures at the incident at about 6:45 a.m. Unfortunately, the pedestrian, a 60-year-old female, succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The involved driver remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation.

For The Madera Tribune Judge William Conley winked at the lynching of Victor Adams who had murdered Judge I.L. Baker in 1895. Madera County has generally been a law-abiding place. Most of the time law and order has prevailed. Every once in a while, however, the people have taken things in their own hands by using a rope and the nearest tree to administer justice in old, pioneer fashion. Our local history is filled with such lynchings. The first hanging to occur within the bou

For The Madera Tribune Ryan Videgain. Madera County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Ryan Videgain has graduated as a member of the 296th session of the FBI National Academy.  The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on December 11. Nationally, fewer than one percent of law enforcement personnel have the opportunity to attend the prestigious program. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced c

California Highway Patrol Madera Officer McCaslin made a traffic stop on a commercial vehicle on southbound State Route 99, at Madera Avenue. During the stop, Officer McCaslin noticed two license plates attached to the front of the semi, overlapping each other. The front license plate had a suspicious print on it. A closer look revealed the outer license plate was a printed copy of a real license plate, attached to a metal plate. It did not belong to the vehicle, and was cove

The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2023 alone, 1,038 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  The Madera Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. From December 14 through New Year’s Day, Madera Police Department will have addi

For The Madera Tribune The Madera County Sheriff’s Office honors five long-time employees at a recent Board of Supervisors meeting. Receiving the honors are, front row, from left, Deputy Rudolfo Lopez, Lieutenant Valerie Seaborn, Deputy Jeffrey Barker, Senior Administrative Analyst Jeannette Flores, and Civil Unit Manager Mike Motz. Also representing the MCSO are, middle row, from left Lieutenant Benjamin Mendoza, Sheriff Tyson Pogue, and Undersheriff Brian Esteves. Back row,