CLOVIS POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS

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DUI checkpoint catches drunken driver

Clovis police officers arrested one drunken driver and two unlicensed drivers during a checkpoint on Clovis and Palo Alto avenues, according to a report from the Clovis Police Department.

The checkpoint started at 8:30 p.m. June 14 and ended at 3 a.m. June 15. More than 450 cars passed through the checkpoint, and police screened 436 drivers.

Throughout the next year and three months, 20 more checkpoints are planned because of a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

Fire reports

The Clovis Fire Department responded to 155 calls for service between June 9 and 15. The calls included three structure fires, one vegetation fire, two refuse fires, two vehicle fires, one miscellaneous fire, three hazardous conditions calls, 21 public assistance calls, 115 medical aid calls and seven false alarms.

Thefts and vandalism

Clovis police reported seven vehicle burglaries and 61 thefts last week, which included five residential burglaries, six identity thefts and 30 petty thefts. There were 13 people arrested for petty theft.

There were 25 reports of vandalism to vehicles or property.

Items taken during the thefts included stamps, a wireless mouse, Red Bull, toy car collection, wire, bicycles, CDs, CD players, cell phones, computers, license plates, money, purses, speakers, stereos, tools, wallets, a gift card, vacuum, steamer, blower, gas, guitar, ATM cards, alcohol, paperwork, registration tab, washer, drier, exhaust system, air-conditioning unit, skateboard tools and a backpack.

DUI arrests

The Clovis Police Department reported 11 people were arrested on suspicion of public intoxication last week.

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

June 10

Marco Ochoa, 43, of the 200 block of Bullard Avenue.

Arrests

Clovis police reported 20 people were arrested on warrants for various crimes or violations of probation or parole last week.

Twenty-four juveniles were arrested or received a citation last week on suspicion of various crimes including battery, being out of control, vehicle burglary, two or more conspiring to commit a crime, possession of a tool for an unlawful purpose, petty theft, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, running away, minor in possession of alcohol, drunken driving, warrants, making threats and vandalism.

Six 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 5

Lorenzo Trevino, 31, of the 3600 block of North Bond Avenue, Fresno, violation of a protective order.

Jared Hanamaikai, 29, of the 10700 block of North Armstrong Avenue, resist or delay of an officer.

Robin Winton, 31, of the 3200 block of East Princeton Avenue, Fresno, burglary.

Adam Ruiz, 18, of the 3200 block of North Maple Avenue, Fresno, assault with a deadly weapon.

Jose Ortiz, 18, of Los Angeles, burglary, two or more conspiring to commit a crime, possession of a tool for an unlawful purpose.

Juan Gonzalez, 18, of Los Angeles, burglary, two or more conspiring to commit a crime, possession of a tool for an unlawful purpose.

June 6

Joyce Bettencourt, 60, of the 8400 block of Chickadee Avenue, burglary.

Matthew Fabrizio, 24, of Dinuba, possession of marijuana.

Gregg Penn, 20, of Coalinga, possession of alcohol when under 21.

June 7

Robert Strong, 18, of the 300 block of West Jordan Avenue, burglary.

Shelly Blackstock, 44, of the 1400 block of West Fountain Way, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, transportation of a controlled substance.

Davaughn Traylor, 18, of the 300 block of West Barstow Avenue, robbery.

Emmanuel Thomas, 18, of the 2300 block of Morris Avenue, robbery.

Miescha Thomas, 24, of the 3100 block of Willow Avenue, theft, embezzlement.

June 8

Armando Damasco, 22, address unavailable, resist or delay of an officer, disturbing the peace.

June 9

Adriann Prindiville, 42, of the 100 block of Elm Avenue, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sally Flores, 18, of the 6300 block of North Garden Avenue, Fresno, possession of marijuana.

June 10

Edgar Morales, 20, address unavailable, battery, bothering a child.

Matthew Shadrick, 18, of the 300 block of West Hampton Way, Fresno, vandalism.

Juan Mariano, 24, of the 2800 block of Willow Avenue, peeping.

June 11

Pheng Lee, 18, of the 4300 block of North Crystal Avenue, under 21 and driving with a blood alcohol level of .05 percent or more.

Terry Shell, 47, of the 2400 block of Villa Avenue, battery in a relationship.

Vehicles

There were 16 reports of traffic collisions, 10 with injuries.

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

The following vehicles were reported stolen:

June 5

A blue 2001 Jaguar, 5HXZ071, from the 1200 block of Scott Avenue.

A 1997 Ford F150, 7E47101, from the 2700 block of Willow Avenue.

June 6

A blue 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 3GVT812, from the 100 block of Clovis Avenue.

June 8

A gray 1990 Honda Accord, 5XWP974, from the 600 block of West Santa Ana Avenue.

June 9

A white 1990 Ford Mustang, 5WKM998, from the 2900 block of Paula Avenue.

A white 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, 8K78251, from the 3000 block of Shirley Avenue.

June 11

A white 1996 Buick Century, 3SCX727, from the 1000 block of Villa Avenue.

Commercial crimes

The following businesses reported commercial crimes:

May 29

DiCicco's, 408 Clovis Ave., fraud.

New England Sheet Metal, 471 W. Jordan Ave., grand theft.

University Market, 794 W. Shaw Ave., petty theft.

May 30

United Japanese Christian Church, 136 N. Villa Ave., burglary.

U-Haul, 1310 Barstow Ave., petty theft.

Target, 900 Shaw Ave., petty theft.

June 1

Faith Community Church, 430 Peach Ave., burglary.

June 2

Target, 900 Shaw Ave., petty theft.

Target, 695 W. Herndon Ave., fraud.

Copperbeech, 1233 Fifth St., burglary.

June 3

Target, 695 W. Herndon Ave., petty theft.

Alpha Cab, 1941 Serena Ave., fraud.

June 4

Construction Rental Services, Alamos and Locan avenues, hit and run.

Jamba Juice, 1210 Shaw Ave., vandalism.

Mervyns, 1000 Shaw Ave., burglary.

Target, 695 W. Herndon Ave., burglary.

June 5

Mervyns, 1000 Shaw Ave., burglary.

Wal-Mart, 323 W. Shaw Ave., burglary.

June 6

Harrington Air Conditioning, Cole and San Jose avenues, burglary.

Clovis Community, 2755 Herndon Ave., vandalism.

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

FoodMaxx, 1355 Shaw Ave., petty theft.

June 7

Save Mart, 1157 N. Willow Ave., burglary.

Target, 900 Shaw Ave., petty theft.

Reliable Wireless, 1050 Shaw Ave., grand theft.

Kmart, 1075 Shaw Ave., theft, embezzlement.

Vons, 1650 Herndon Ave., petty theft.

June 8

Denny's, 710 W. Shaw Ave., eating without paying.

Been Enterprises, 850 San Jose Ave., burglary.

Vons, 1650 Herndon Ave., petty theft.

June 9

Lennar Homes, 599 W. Serena Ave., grand theft.

CDEC Group, Highland and Richmond avenues, vandalism.

Clovis Cemetery, 305 N. Villa Ave., vandalism.

Faith Community Church, 430 Peach Ave., vandalism.

Target, 695 W. Herndon Ave., petty theft.

June 10

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

Save Mart, 80 W. Bullard Ave., petty theft.

Longs, 920 Herndon Ave., burglary.

Compiled from reports by the Clovis police and fire departments.