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,

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