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Search Continues For Possible Drowning Victim At Bass Lake

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BASS LAKE — The Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is reporting a possible drowning victim in Bass Lake. UPDATE Tuesday, 4.25.2023, 5:30pm With heavy hearts, we confirm the victim has been recovered from the water. His identity will not be released at this time. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones. We would also like to ...

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Deputy Involved Shooting Following Pursuit of Homicide Suspect

MADERA COUNTY—The Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is currently cooperating with an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting incident. On Monday, March 27, 2023, Madera County Sheriff’s Investigators were conducting a follow-up investigation into the recent homicide in North Fork when they located 28-year-old Brandunn Wilson leaving a residence in the town of Friant. Wilson was identified as ...

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Alert: Shelter in Place Mammoth Pools Mobile Home Park

NORTH FORK–Madera County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning for residents of the Mammoth Pools Mobile Home Park to shelter in place at this time. This is due to law enforcement activity in the area. We have no further information at this time but will update this article when new details are made available. UPDATE 11:45AM A Shelter in Place ...

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Homicide Investigation In North Fork

NORTH FORK — The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Brandunn Wilson, who is wanted in connection with a murder that occurred in Madera County. Around 10:30 pm on March 12, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office received a report of shots fired at a residence in the 33000 block of Road 222 in North ...

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Message From The Madera County Sheriff’s Office

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MADERA COUNTY — We’ve got another weekend of winter storms headed our way in Madera County. Rain, snow, and cold temperatures are all in the forecast- this next storm system will impact both valley and mountain regions. The ongoing conditions have generated hazardous road conditions, power outages, and downed trees due to excessive snowfall throughout the county. We urge our ...

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Arrest Made in Coarsegold After Suspect Attempts To Flee

COARSEGOLD—The Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is reporting that an arrest was made yesterday, Monday, February 6th, following a warning of police activity taking place in the area of Road 415 and Rivercrest Road. The activity prompted MCSO to advise advise residents in the area to remain indoors until further notification, as reported here. MCSO stated that on February 6, ...

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Alert: Law Enforcement Activity Rd 415

COARSEGOLD–The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the  Madera County Regional SWAT Team is currently serving a search warrant in the area of Road 415 and Rivercrest Road in Coarsegold.   Please avoid this area while law enforcement and emergency personnel are on scene. If you are a resident in this area, please remain indoors until further notice.  

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Deceased Male Found in Fresno River

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OAKHURST — Around 5:30 pm on February 2, 2023, a Madera County Sheriff’s Sergeant, on routine patrol, stopped a vehicle in the area of Highway 41 and Highway 49 in Oakhurst after the driver made an illegal lane change and nearly caused a collision. During the enforcement stop, dispatch advised the Sergeant that the driver, 32-year-old Maurice Snowden, had an ...

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47 Grave Sites Vandalized

MARIPOSA–On January 15th, 2023,  The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of possible vandalism at the Mariposa Cemetery. Upon investigation, a total of 47 grave sites were identified as being damaged as well as multiple gravesite decorations such as angels and vases. At this time, the Sheriff’s Office is still evaluating the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged headstones. ...

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Man Accused Of Abuse, Illegal Captivity Found In Fish Camp

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FRESNO — Domestic Violence detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 52-year-old Jonathan Riester of Cayucas, CA. His bail is set at $35,000. On December 18th, a woman flagged down a motorist for help along Hwy. 168 near Shaver Lake. The woman explained to the driver she was in danger and wished to be taken to a safe ...

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