California Highway Patrol Madera officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on southbound SR-99, south of Avenue 12 on Thursday just after 6 p.m. A 37-year-old man from Selma was driving a silver 2002 Honda Civic, southbound on SR-99, south of Avenue 12 within the No.1 lane, at an unknown speed. A 29-year-old woman from Selma, was seated in the right front passenger seat of the Honda. A 33-year-old man from Bakersfield was driving a 2023 blue International semi-truck, pulling

This information is for everyone but especially those with elderly family members and the Madera County Sheriff’s Offices encourages people to share this information with them.  Several examples of recent phone scams: • Scammer calls pretending to be law enforcement and says you have a warrant. They ask for payment over the phone or via gift cards.

Madera Police officers responded to the 700 Block of Linden St. for reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival Thursday morning at about 8:30 a.m., officers found a 25-year-old male who sustained a stab wound to the chest.  Officers provided medical aid at the scene, and the victim was later transported to a local hospital by EMS, where he is listed in stable condition. Officers obtained a description of the suspect and vehicle, and located the vehicle traveling in the area of Sunse

Madera PD Officers responded to Rancho San Miguel regarding a robbery in which the victim was shot during the encounter with the suspect on November 8. The Investigations Unit obtained witness statements, video surveillance, and additional evidence from the scene, which led them to a residence within the city where a search warrant was served. During the service of the search warrant, officers recovered a handgun similar to the one used in the incident, cash, and other items

For The Madera Tribune From left, Madera Police Department Officer Mayorga, Officer Mao, Records Clerk Galindo and Officer Diaz show off the stars they picked off the Star of Hope tree from the Madera PD lobby. Pick up and drop off a gift by Monday to help a child in need.  The Madera Police Department announced the launch of “A Star of Hope,” a collaborative holiday giving initiative designed to bring joy and hope to local children in need.  This year, the department has joi

Detectives with the Madera County Sheriff’s Office were contacted by the Montgomery County Police Department in Maryland who requested assistance with apprehending a wanted suspect who committed a sexual assault in their jurisdiction.  Detectives later connected the suspect to a second assault that occurred in Los Banos.  Madera County Sheriff’s Office detectives authored a search warrant and arrest warrant for the suspect.

For The Madera Tribune This old-time Madera saloon was the scene of a bloody stabbing between two card partners in 1901. The donnybrook broke out on Saturday night, Dec. 1, 1901, when four men sat down to play a game of Pedro. Robert Tuggle and Sam Monahan were playing against Jim Robertson, the bartender, and his partner, Frank Littlefield. The contest was going along in a friendly manner until Monahan misplayed his hand and lost the game, which upset Tuggle who could not re

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