The Madera County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone to take the weather seriously and prioritize safety above all else. Small preparations today can make a big difference in ensuring your safety during a storm. Here are some tips to be prepared. • Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with weather alerts and advisories through the Madera Sheriff App, local news, the National Weather Service, or reliable weather apps. • Emergency Supplies: Ensure you have an emergency kit wit

Madera Police officers responded to Granada Drive and Cleveland Avenue regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian collision in the afternoon on February 7. The investigation determined that the vehicle made a southbound turn from Cleveland, and struck three pedestrians as they were walking in the crosswalk. The pedestrians, a 9-year-old female, a 10-year-old female and 72-year-old female, were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment.

For The Madera Tribune Sheriff John Barnett (right) came up against Madera’s flourishing Redlight District and lost. Prostitution was a fact of life in Madera from its early beginnings. The town had barely been founded when entrepreneurs of the world’s oldest profession descended upon the little village, and by the turn of the century the illicit traffic in human flesh was an embarrassment to most of the “law-abiding” folks. Although occasionally a saloon or hotel east of the

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera Unified School District students participate in a peaceful protest at Lion’s Town and Country Park on Friday. Madera Unified students participated in a peaceful protest, not affiliated with the district, resulting in some students missing school or arriving late Friday morning. Prior to that morning, the district proactively shared protocols with staff and families to promote transparency, prioritize student safety, and maintain instr

Madera Police Department Officers were dispatched to Granada Drive and Cleveland Avenue for a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. When officers arrived Saturday afternoon, they determined a vehicle turned southbound onto Granada when it struck three pedestrians as they were walking in the crosswalk. The pedestrians were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The vehicle was identified as a Ford pickup truck. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with the invest

For The Madera Tribune A shots fired incident led the Madera Police Department to find firearms and ammunition, including an AR-15 style rifle. The suspect was armed with the rifle and was taken into custody without incident. The Madera Police Department received a report of gunshots fired in the 1700 block of Storey Road on Sunday afternoon. Officers responded to the scene and encountered Rodrigo Robles, 44, who was armed with an AR-15-style rifle. After several de-escalatio

Madera PD Officer Jose Barajas was flagged down by the victim of an attempted carjacking that had just occurred in the area of Yosemite Avenue and B Street on Friday night. Madera PD night shift officers immediately responded to the area as crucial information was broadcast describing the suspect fleeing through the alley. The rapid response, coupled with superb teamwork, resulted in officers finding 30-year-old Raul Morales hiding in the back yard of a nearby residence. Mo

For The Madera Tribune More than six ounces of methamphetamine, drug packaging material and more than $1,200 in cash was collected after Madera County Sheriff’s Office deputies issued a search warrant for narcotic sales at a residence on Ellis and Lake streets. Madera County Sheriff’s Office detectives served a warrant at two neighboring residences in the area of Ellis Street and Lake Street for narcotic sales. During the execution of the warrant Friday afternoon, detectives