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Vehicle crashes into pole in front of Roosevelt High, causing power outage, police say
A single-car crash in front of Roosevelt High caused a power outage in the area. The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. at Tulare Street and Cedar avenue when a vehicle collided with a pole, near the gate at Roosevelt, Fresno police said. The crash caused traffic signals to blink before PG&E turned off power to make 'necessary repairs in order to safely turn the power back on.' About 3,549 PG&E customers are affected. The restoration of power is unknown. The injury status to the driver is unknown.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Victim in his late teens hospitalized after shooting at Fresno party, police say
Police are investigating a party gone bad Saturday night that sent a teen to a Fresno hospital. Officers were dispatched to Sussex Way and Gilroy Avenue around 10:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting after an argument had taken place. Officers arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound, Fresno police Lt. Leslie Williams said. He was struck multiple times in the upper body. His status is not known. The victim is described to be in his late teens, Williams said. Williams said there were partygoers at a home when an argument took place before shots were fired. Three shell casings were found in the roadway. Detectives are investigating the shooting and were canvassing for surveillance video. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 559-621-7000.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Fresno police officer arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor sexual battery. He's on leave
A seven-year veteran Fresno police officer has been accused of sexual battery on two adults. In a news release Friday, the department said the alleged crime occurred when Officer Obioma Agbowo was off duty in March 2025. Following an investigation and a review of the case by the Fresno County District Attorney's Office, a misdemeanor warrant was issued for Agbowo's arrest, police said. Agbowo was arrested Wednesday and cited. He was placed on administrative leave pending completion of the Internal Affairs investigation, police said. No other details were given on the citation. Said Police Chief Mindy Casto in the news release: 'Immediately upon being advised of this complaint, the Fresno Police Department launched both a criminal and administrative investigation to address the allegations. We hold our personnel to the highest standards of conduct both on and off duty. When misconduct is alleged, we take action to thoroughly investigate and identify any violations of policy and law,' Agnowo was cited on suspicion of two counts of misdemeanor sexual battery.
