The Madera County Sheriff’s Investigations Bureau received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) activity occurring in Madera County.  Detectives identified 27-year-old Madera resident, Dylan Jeffrey Strobel, as a suspect in this case. On November 13, Madera County Sheriff’s Detectives, alongside the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and Homelan

Madera Police Department Officer Jesse Quintana conducted a check on a male he noticed loitering at Tesei Petroleum.  Although the male was initially compliant, his behavior changed after he learned he was going to be searched.  It was at that time that the male, later identified as 47-year-old Yaohui Huang, quickly discarded a box wrapped in a large amount of tape. Huang immediately began to stomp on the box before he was controlled by officers.

For The Madera Tribune A three-car wreck sits on the shoulder of State Route 99 on Friday. The collision also claimed the life of a passenger. California Highway Patrol Madera Area officers responded to a traffic crash, on southbound SR-99, north of Avenue 11 on Friday at about 9:30 a.m. A 39-year-old woman from Chowchilla, was driving a maroon 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, southbound on SR-99, north of Avenue 11, in the No. 1 lane. A 33-year-old woman from Merced, was driving a g

In response to the recent violent crime the community has experienced, Madera Police Officers remained proactive throughout the weekend. As a result of this proactive enforcement, officers made four DUI arrests Saturday night. Officer Jose De La O and Officer Phillip Thomas administered a Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) to Esteban Brambila, 21. Brambila was believed to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over twice the legal limit, and was booked into the Mader

Madera PD officers responded to the Rancho San Miguel Supermarket parking lot regarding a report of a shooting Saturday evening.  Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Preliminary investigation indicates that this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public or to the store.

Madera PD officers responded to Sunrise Rotary Sports Complex for a physical fight involving multiple individuals attending a soccer tournament Saturday afternoon. During the altercation, an adult victim sustained a non-life threatening stab wound. The suspect was located at the scene, and arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and child endangerment charges. The weapon used was also recovered.  This was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.

Madera PD officers responded to U-Save Liquor regarding an altercation involving multiple parties Friday night. During the investigation, it was determined that one of the involved individuals sustained visible injuries. However, contrary to online reports, the person was not stabbed. At this stage of the investigation, it appears this was an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public. The investigation remains ongoing.

Chowchilla Police Department officers executed search warrants in the 500 block of Trinity Avenue and the 300 block of Rose Avenue on November 5. As a result of these warrants, two individuals were arrested in connection with the shooting  that occurred on November 4.  During the searches, officers recovered a stolen firearm and gang related drawings and attire.