CLOVIS POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS

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Car thefts on the rise

The Clovis Police Department is warning homeowners in new developments to watch out for vehicle burglars, according to a department report.

Police have noticed an increase in vehicle thefts at Harlan Ranch, a new development near Temperance Avenue and Freeway 168; developments in the area bounded by Shepherd, Teague, Willow and Temperance avenues; and subdivisions east of Armstrong Avenue and south of Shaw Avenue.

The thieves are breaking windows and grabbing items such as briefcases, laptops, purses and wallets.

On June 25, Clovis Police Explorers dropped off fliers at new developments near Temperance and Shepherd avenues warning residents about the thefts. Residents are encouraged to lock their car doors and take valuables with them.

Seniors targeted

Scam artists have targeted Clovis seniors this month, according to a Clovis Police Department report. Two elderly Clovis women were contacted by phone about claiming millions in winnings if they mailed cashier's checks or cashed out certificates of deposit. The callers claimed to be from Publishers Clearing House. The women refused to hand over money and contacted police instead.

Fire reports

The Clovis Fire Department responded to 178 calls for service between June 16 and 22. The calls included four structure fires, one vegetation fire, two vehicle fires, four hazardous conditions calls, 31 public assistance calls, 126 medical aid calls and 10 false alarms.

Thefts and vandalism

Clovis police reported nine vehicle burglaries and 54 thefts last week, which included five residential burglaries, seven identity thefts and 14 petty thefts. There were two people arrested for petty theft.

There were 25 reports of vandalism to vehicles or property.

Items taken during the thefts included cameras, CDs, cell phones, computers, DVD players, jewelry, license plates, money, purses, stereos, tools, wallets, wire, guns, hoses, camping gear, beer, gas, clothes, sunglasses, a calculator, books, rims, tires, rear seats, a charger, toilet paper and cleaning supplies.

DUI arrests

The Clovis Police Department reported 10 people were arrested on suspicion of public intoxication last week. Two people were cited for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

The following people were arrested or given a citation for suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs:

June 12

Darrell Fleming, 44, of the 1700 block of Ash Avenue.

Juan Zuniga, 29, of the 2700 block of North Eighth Street, Fresno.

June 13

Macario Lopez, 30, of the 200 block of West Alamos Avenue.

Steven Helm, 56, of the first block of Sunnyside Avenue.

June 14

Tim Turner, 42, of Madera.

June 15

Rebecca Williams, 36, of the 4700 block of East Alamos Avenue.

Michael Szczepaniak, 31, of Nevada.

Yia Xiong, 59, of the 1200 block of Harvard Avenue.

June 16

Joshua Slusher, 19, of the 3700 block of Hampton Avenue, Fresno.

June 17

Arthur Salazar, 21, of the 5800 block of East Lansing Avenue.

Justine Coleman, 46, of the 1700 block of Barstow Avenue.

Lynnette McCombs, 44, of the 2900 block of Homsy Avenue.

Arrests

Clovis police reported 27 people were arrested on warrants for various crimes or violations of probation or parole last week.

Seven juveniles were arrested or received a citation last week on suspicion of various crimes including battery, warrants, being out of control and disturbing the peace.

Fifteen people received citations for driving while their licenses were suspended or for driving without a license.

The following were arrested or received citations for suspicion of other crimes:

June 12

Darrell Fleming, 44, of the 1700 block of Ash Avenue, possession of a controlled substance.

June 13

Anthony Puga, 23, of the 500 block of Helm Avenue, resist or delay of an officer.

Terry Padilla, 50, of the 1300 block of East Roberts Avenue, Fresno, contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Robert Howard, 45, of the 2600 block of Harvard Avenue, possession of drug paraphernalia.

John Loebs, 44, of the 1600 block of Tollhouse, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance.

June 14

Christina Fleming, 20, of the 3200 block of Purdue Avenue, presenting false identification to obtain alcohol, driving with a blood alcohol level of .01 percent or more.

Charles Barnes, 44, of the 2400 block of East Soquel Circle, Fresno, vandalism.

Catherine Trevino, 37, of the 1400 block of Celeste Avenue, battery in a relationship.

June 15

Ali Hamad, 27, address unavailable, battery.

Robert Ricci, 34, of the 1000 block of Helm Avenue, battery in a relationship.

Stephanie Walls, 26, of the 4700 block of East Alamos Avenue, Fresno, burglary.

Steven Baker, 20, of the 4900 block of North Vagedes Avenue, illegal act in a city park.

Travis Peterson, 20, of Sanger, illegal act in a city park.

June 16

Brandon Johnson, 26, of the 4300 block of East Sierra Madre Avenue, giving false information to an officer.

Rafael Bejar, 23, of the 300 block of East Fedora, Fresno, giving false information to an officer.

Doug Nelson, 26, of the 1000 block of Fremont Avenue, battery in a relationship.

June 17

AnnMarie Blizzard, 22, address unavailable, fraud.

Estaben Ohano, 19, of the 3400 block of North Clarmont, Fresno, robbery.

Ronald Rocha, 23, of the 3300 block of North Ezie, Fresno, robbery.

Jordan McBride, 19, of the 5900 block of East Robinson, Fresno, robbery.

Jesse Romero, 35, of the 600 block of West Barstow Avenue, possession of marijuana.

Shannon Martinez, 41, of the 1900 block of North Golden State, possession of a controlled substance.

June 18

Sukhwinder Singh, 43, of the 100 block of Fowler Avenue, burglary.

Augustine Jackson, 41, address unavailable, grand theft auto.

Isaac Hernandez-Montijo, 60, of the 300 block of G Street, Fresno, violation of a protective order.

Derek Marshall, 23, of the 1000 block of Oxford Avenue, possession of marijuana.

Vehicles

There were six reports of traffic collisions, one with injuries.

Eight stolen vehicles were recovered by Clovis police and other law enforcement agencies last week.

The following vehicles were reported stolen:

June 12

A 2005 Chevrolet Impala, 5XQM598, from the 400 block of West Alamos Avenue.

June 15

A white 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, 5TKY857, from the 900 block of West Holland Avenue.

A green 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 4TUR488, from the 1000 block of Helm Avenue.

A 2007 GMC Sierra, 8M46762, from the first block of North Peach Avenue.

June 16

A white 1999 Chevrolet pickup, 6B33622, from the 300 block of West Magill Avenue.

June 17

A burgundy 1999 Plymouth Voyager, 4EAY530, from the 300 block of West Barstow Avenue.

Commercial crimes

The following businesses reported commercial crimes:

June 11

Valero, 798 W. Gettysburg Ave., petty theft.

Costco, 380 W. Ashlan Ave., vandalism, petty theft.

Winco, 396 W. Ashlan Ave., petty theft.

Faith Community Church, 430 Peach Ave., vandalism.

United Water, 1629 Pollasky Ave., grand theft.

June 12

West Cal Construction, 650 W. Shaw Ave., burglary.

Stop N Shop, 777 W. Ashlan Ave., petty theft.

June 13

Jim Crawford Construction, 1189 Hoblitt Ave., fraud.

Mervyns, 1000 Shaw Ave., burglary.

June 15

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Gettysburg and Willow avenues, hit and run.

Target, 900 Shaw Ave., burglary.

June 16

Fulmer Auto Sales, 825 Barstow Ave., burglary.

Cedar Apartments, 315 W. Alamos Ave., hit and run.

Social Vocational Services, 155 Park Creek Dr., petty theft.

Starbucks, 175 W. Shaw Ave., petty theft.

Little Brown Jug, 957 Clovis Ave., fraud.

June 17

Bonaventure Mobile Home, 1724 Minnewawa Ave., burglary.

Factory 2 U, 432 W. Shaw Ave., petty theft.

June 18

Target, 900 Shaw Ave., burglary.

Webb Services Co., 2710 Lind Ave., burglary.

Compiled from reports by the Clovis police and fire departments.