Fresno County Man Sentenced in Fiery DUI Crash Today, July 9, 2025, Jesus Rosendo Zeferino (25, of Reedley) was sentenced to 13 years in state prison for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over .08% causing great bodily injury.
Underage Drunk Driver Sentenced to Prison for Crash Today, Malakeh Ghaleb Jaber (23, of Fresno) was sentenced to ten years and four months in state prison for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving under the influence with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over 0.08%, causing great bodily injury.
Join Statement From DA Smittcamp & Sheriff Zanoni On Measure A Ruling As elected officials, it is our sworn duty to uphold the laws of the State of California. Following the ruling issued by Judge Tharpe regarding Measure A, we are prepared to serve the full six-year terms that resulted from the implementation of Assembly Bill 759.
Repeat DUI Offender Charged with Murder After Deadly Hit-And-Run The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed criminal charges against Luis Jimenez Ortiz (44, of Fresno) in connection with a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025.
Shawn Davari Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for DUI Crash Today, on May 22, 2025, Shawn Davari (57, of Clovis) was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison for one count of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and two counts of felony DUI causing great bodily injury to elderly victims.
Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Laton Man The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed felony charges against Carl Joseph Mendes (42, of Laton) for animal cruelty following a disturbing discovery of widespread animal neglect and death on his property.
DA Opposes Parole for Convicted Serial Rapist Rudolph Martin Acosta Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, Councilwoman Annalisa Perea, Survivor Mirna Garcia, along with other community leaders will hold a press conference urging the California Board of Parole Hearings to deny parole to Rudolph Martin Acosta, a Convicted serial rapist who terrorized women in Fresno’s Tower District in 1991.
Repeat DUI Offender Sentenced for Murder in Crash That Killed Teen Roger Lynn Harris (38, of Fresno) was sentenced today to five years plus thirty years to life in state prison for his role in a fatal DUI pursuit.
Minors Charged with Murder of Caleb Quick The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed two juvenile petitions against a 16-year-old male and a 16-year-old female in connection with the murder of Caleb Quick (18, of Clovis). The petitions were filed in the Juvenile Division of the Fresno County Superior Court.
Fresno Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Shooting and Hit-And-Run The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Martin Campos, Jr. (31, of Fresno) for his role in hit-and-run and attempted murder incidents that took place on May 7, 2025.
Career Criminal Sentenced to 30 Years to Life for Deadly DUI Pursuit Roger Lynn Harris (38, of Fresno) was sentenced today to five years plus thirty years to life in state prison for his role in a fatal DUI pursuit.
Murder Charges Filed Against Repeat Impaired Driver in Crash Killing 2 The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Jagat Singh (28, of Fresno) for his role as the driver in a fatal traffic collision that occurred late on the night of May 2, 2025.
Electioneering Charge Filed Against Selma Mayor The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed a criminal charge against Scott William Robertson (57, of Selma) for the Prohibited Dissemination of Electioneering Information at a polling place.
Charges Filed in Attempted Murder of City of Fresno Employee The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Dyllan James Padavona, also known as Dyllan James Hopkins, (30, of Fresno), for the attempted murder of a City of Fresno employee.
14 Year Prison Sentence for Driver in Fatal Marijuana DUI Crash Today, on April 4, 2025, Antonio de Jesus Orozco Montes Deoca (30, of Fresno) was sentenced to fourteen years and eight months in state prison for the crimes of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving under the influence of drugs causing great bodily injury to four other victims following his plea to the charges on March 6, 2025.
DA Issues Statement Re: Target Altercation Involving Juveniles On March 25, 2025, the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office declined to file charges against the juveniles involved in the altercation that occurred on March 23, 2025, involving Herculano Tucay at the Target located on Shaw and Clovis Avenues.
Cassidy Gonzalez Found Guilty in Fentanyl Murder Trial In a landmark decision for Fresno County, a jury has convicted Cassidy Marie Gonzalez (24, of Fresno) of second-degree murder in the fentanyl overdose death of 41-year-old Jade Dreith. The verdict, delivered on March 26, 2025, marks the first-ever guilty verdict by a jury in a fentanyl-related homicide trial in Fresno County.
Jamie Soria Denied Parole for Sexually Assaulting Young Boys On Friday, March 21st, 2025, at Avenal State Prison, the California Parole Board denied parole for Jamie William Soria, age 54. The Parole Board agreed with the Fresno County District Attorney’s representative that Soria remains a danger to the community and issued a seven-year denial.
Deandre Foster Sentenced to 200 Years to Life for 2021 Double Homicide On March 14, 2025, Deandre Marquelez Foster (28, Fresno, CA) was sentenced to two hundred (200) years to life in state prison for the double murder of Michelle Johnson (50, Fresno, CA) and Charlotte Ethridge (21, Fresno, CA) at a residence in the City of Fresno on April 9, 2021.
Repeat Drunk Driver Who Killed Passenger Receives 15 to Life Sentence Today, on February 26, 2025, Lizbeth Resendez Romero (30, of Parlier) was sentenced today to 15 years to life in state prison for the murder of her passenger during an impaired driving crash.
Manuel Ramirez Sentenced to 27-Life for Attempted Murder of His Wife Today, on February 6, 2025, Manuel Ramirez Jr. (37, of Clovis) was sentenced to 27 years to life in state prison for the attempted murder of his estranged wife and for discharging a firearm. Ramirez’s sentence was handed down by Judge William Terrence of the Fresno County Superior Court after a plea deal was reached on December 10, 2024.
Repeat Impaired Driver Sentenced For Fatal DUI Crash That Killed Two Today, on January 30, 2025, Jaime Figueroa (68, of Fresno) was sentenced to thirty years to life in state prison for the crimes of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated with prior convictions, resulting in the death of two victims.
Charges Filed In Home Invasion Robbery - Officer Involved Shooting The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed charges today against Antwoine Mancia (43, of Sanger) and Amicho Mancia (37, of Fresno) for their involvement in the home invasion robbery, assault on a peace officer, and other felony charges from this past Sunday.
Fresno County District Attorney's Office Launches New Website The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office is excited to announce the official launch of its newly redesigned website, providing the public with a more accessible and efficient way to engage with the office and access vital resources. This modern, user-friendly platform aims to improve communication and transparency with the residents of Fresno County.
Drunk Driver Kills Two, Sentenced to Probation by Fresno County Judge Today, on January 24, 2025, Eugene Roebuck III (24, of Fresno) was sentenced to probation for two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. The crash occurred on northbound State Route 99 near McKinley Avenue, resulting in the death of two young victims.
DA’s Office Launches Digital Victim Witness Notification System The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce the official launch of its new Digital Victim-Witness Notification System, a cutting-edge platform designed to provide real-time updates and information to victims and witnesses involved in criminal cases.
Daniel Gonzalez Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2020 Murder Today, on January 16, 2025, Daniel Epimenio Gonzalez (39, of Fresno) was sentenced to 75 years to life in prison for the murder of Frank Rojas (24, of Fresno).
Repeat Drunk Driver Faces Murder Charges In Crash That Killed Four The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Sean Allen Larry Guynes (32, of Kerman) for his role as the driver in a fatal traffic crash that occurred in the evening hours of January 10, 2025.
Repeat Impaired Driver Facing Murder Charges for Double-Fatal DUI The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Joal Lee Campbell (36, of Fresno) for his role in a fatal traffic crash that occurred in the evening hours of January 6, 2025. It is alleged that while driving his Ford Ranger pickup truck westbound on Belmont Avenue towards Palm Avenue at a high rate of speed, Campbell ran a red light and crashed into a Chevrolet S-10 pickup.
Charges Filed for the Murder of Missing Fresno Woman, Micaela Navarro The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Christopher Edward Stephens (37, of Fresno) and Ryan Randall Sutter (29, of Fresno) for the Murder of Micaela Faith Navarro (26, of Fresno) and accessory after the Fact.
Tywain Robinson Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder Today, on December 18, 2024, Tywain Demetrius Robinson (26, of Fresno) was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for the murder of Isaac Jackson (24, of Fresno) and the attempted murder of Terrell Williams (30, of Fresno). Robinson’s sentence was handed down by the Honorable Gary Orozco of the Fresno County Superior Court.
Repeat Impaired Driver Sentenced to 15 Years to Life in DUI Murder Today, on November 19, 2024, Joey Barron (35, of Fresno) was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison for the crime of murder for his role as the driver in a fatal crash on January 2, 2021. The crash claimed the life of 30-year-old Andres Adrian Romero. The sentence was handed down by Judge Jonathan Conklin of the Fresno County Superior Court after he pled to the charge on August 6, 2024.
Office of Traffic Safety Awards $665,900 Grant to Fresno DA The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support a specialized prosecution team that handles alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases. The grant program runs through September 2025.
Murder and Child Endangerment Charges Filed Against Tavion Tapscott The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Tavion Keyon Tapscott (21, of Fresno) for the murder of Breaja Barbara Jones (21, of Clovis) on October 19, 2024.
Murder Charges Filed Against Adam Canales The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Adam Canales (18, of Fresno) for the killing of sisters Eliza Yang (18, of Fresno) and Mang Yang (25, of Fresno) on October 16, 2024.
Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Retired Judge Today, September 23, 2024, a grand jury indictment was unsealed against retired Fresno County Superior Court Judge Adolfo Corona (65, of Fresno). The grand jury indicted him on sexual assault charges.
Darshan Dhanjan Sentenced for Murdering His Son's In Laws Today, on August 15, 2024, Darshan Dhanjan (71, of Fresno) was sentenced to 77 years to life in state prison for the murder of Rajbir Kaur (62, of Fresno) and Ravinder Singh (59, of Fresno), as well as making criminal threats against a third victim.
Gage Mason Sentenced to 29 Years Today, on July 26, 2024, Gage Mason (20, of Fresno) was sentenced to 29 years in state prison for various sexual assault charges against multiple children and a dog.
Charges Filed for the Murder of Angel Zungia The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Joshua Daniel Garcia (20, of Fresno) for the murder of Angel Zuniga and the attempted murder of Keytline Magana, as well as charges against Jace Ramirez (20, of Fresno), for being an accessory after the fact.
Andrew Hammond Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder Today, on June 27, 2024, Andrew Levi Hammond (29, of Oakhurst) was sentenced to three consecutive life without possibility of parole terms plus an indeterminate term of 75 years to life in state prison for three counts of first-degree murder and three personal use of firearm enhancements.
Impaired Driver Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Fatal Crash Today, on June 12, 2024, Rolando Enrique Alvarenga-Aguilar (48, of Fresno) was sentenced to fifteen years to life in state prison for the crimes of murder, driving under the influence causing injury, and hit and run for his role as the driver in a fatal crash on October 9, 2021.
Six-Time DUI Offender Facing Murder Charges for Fatal Crash The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against David Alvarado (54, of Madera) for his role in a fatal traffic crash that occurred in the evening hours of May 18, 2024.
25 Charged as Part of “Operation Gridlock” The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against twenty-five individuals with 55 felony counts in five separate cases stemming from Operation Gridlock, a multi-month, multi-agency effort to target violent street gangs and combat human trafficking in Fresno and the surrounding areas.
Charges Filed Against Fresno Man for PorchFest Disturbance The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Francisco Samaniego (49, of Fresno) for his alleged involvement in the disturbance that took place during the Tower District’s PorchFest on Saturday, April 27th, 2024.
Murder Charges Filed Against Alleged Drug Dealer The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Antwane Dupree Lee (25, of Fresno) for his alleged involvement in the fentanyl poisoning death of 34-year-old Vernisha Latriece Green of Fresno.
Charges Filed Against Dominique Jones for the Murder at Ewell's Bar The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Domonique Brianne Jones (26, of Fresno) for her role in the murder of Gilberto Gutierrez (38, of Dinuba) on the evening of April 14th, 2024.
Impaired Driver with Four Prior DUI Convictions Sentenced to 30 Years Today, April 12, 2024, Albert Isaac Fimbrez (59, of Fresno) was sentenced to thirty years to life in state prison for the crime of gross vehicular manslaughter while impaired for his role as the driver in a fatal crash that took the life of a sixteen-year-old pedestrian on November 5, 2019.
Former Minor Charged with Murder of a Mendota Man The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed a Petition against a former minor, who is now eighteen, in the Juvenile Division of the Fresno County Superior Court. The case has been initiated in the Juvenile Division because the former minor was seventeen at the time of the alleged offense.
Raymond Guido Sentenced to Life without Parole Today, February 8, 2024, Raymond Guido, (32, of Fresno) was sentenced to life in state prison without the possibility of parole for the robbery and murder of Luis Castillo (40, of Fresno).
Repeat Impaired Driver Facing Murder Charge for Wrong-Way Fatal Crash The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Ryan Mathew Wayne Trevino (35, of Fresno) for his role in a fatal traffic crash that occurred in the afternoon hours on January 13, 2024.
Minor Charged in Connection to the Reedley Murders The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed a juvenile petition against a minor over the age of 16 with the Juvenile Division of the Fresno County Superior Court.
Impaired Driver Sentenced After Jury Trial Impaired Driver Sentenced Following Jury Trial for Taking Life of 23-Year-Old in Fatal Crash. On January 3, 2024, Amber Nicole Sexton (36, of Hayfork), was sentenced to the maximum term of 10 years in state prison for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and causing the death of Joel “Joey” Carrillo, Jr.
Minor Charged in Connection to the Miramonte Murders The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed a juvenile petition against a minor under the age of 16 with the Juvenile Division of the Fresno County Superior Court.