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Repeat Drunk Driver Charged with Murder for His Second Fatal Crash

Published on November 26, 2025

The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Daniel Lemus (27, of Reedley) for his role as the driver in a fatal traffic collision that occurred in the early morning hours of November 7, 2025.

Fresno County DA’s Office Receives $705,000 OTS Grant

Published on November 14, 2025

The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office announced today that it has received a $705,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its specialized prosecution team dedicated to handling alcohol- and drug-impaired driving cases that result in major injuries or fatal crashes. The grant program runs through September 2026.

Fresno Man Gets Life for Killing Friend After Night of Drinking

Published on October 30, 2025

Today, October 30th, 2025, Christian Lavin (33, of Fresno) was sentenced to 35 years to life in state prison for first-degree murder and for personal use of a firearm. The sentence was handed down by Judge Leanne Le Mon of the Fresno County Superior Court following Lavin’s conviction on May 29th, 2025, after a weeks-long jury trial.

Fresno County District Attorney's Office Announces Filing Decision

Published on October 03, 2025

Fresno County District Attorney’s Office announced today that after a careful and thorough review of the investigation into the death of Coalinga Police Department K9 “Nitro,” no criminal charges will be filed, based on insufficient evidence.

Repeat Offender Sentenced to Life for Attempted Murder of Employee

Published on September 29, 2025

On September 29, 2025, Manuel Bracker, (39, of Fresno), was sentenced to a term of 3 years plus 14 years to life in state prison for the attempted murder of a Lithia Ford employee.

Impaired Driver Sentenced for Two Collisions that Claimed Two Lives

Published on September 25, 2025

Today, September 25, 2025, William Reyes Lozano (22, of Fresno) was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for causing two fatal crashes while driving under the influence of marijuana. Lozano pleaded guilty on August 15, 2025, to two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while impaired and two counts of driving under the influence causing injury.

Fresno County DA's Office Releases Inaugural Annual Report

Published on August 21, 2025

The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce the publication of its first-ever Annual Report, a comprehensive look at the past decade of achievements, initiatives, and milestones under the leadership of District Attorney Lisa A. Smittcamp.

Zyad Alsaid Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Death of Matthew Chavez

Published on August 07, 2025

Today, August 7, 2025, Zyad Alsaid (64, of Fresno) was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison, plus an additional year for the use of a knife, for the 2019 fatal stabbing of Matthew Chavez (32, of Fresno), outside the Vista Turning Point facility in central Fresno.

Fresno Man Sentenced to 53 Years to Life for Sexual Abuse of Minors

Published on August 06, 2025

Today, August 6, 2025, Salvador Reyna (44, of Fresno) was sentenced to a determinate term of 3 years plus 50 years to life in state prison for committing lewd acts involving three minor victims.

Lavale Vean Sentenced to 34 Years to Life for Murder of Roberto Ramos

Published on July 30, 2025

On July 30, 2025, in Department 53 of the Fresno County Superior Court, Lavale Shawn Vean Jr., (28, of Madera) was sentenced to 34 years to life in state prison for the October 2, 2017, murder of Roberto Ramos.

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