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Visalia Fire responds to fires caused by illegal, legal fireworks
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Visalia Fire Department responded to 65 service calls during the Fourth of July, as well as battling several fires provoked by illegal fireworks within a 24-hour period, firefighters said. Fire officials say they handled 65 service calls in a 24-hour period, with one of them involving an incident that firefighters […]
Pedestrian struck by vehicle while crossing Mooney Blvd., Visalia police investigate
A person was killed while crossing a Visalia street Tuesday night, according to police. Around 9 p.m., Visalia officers responded to Mooney Boulevard and Cameron Avenue for a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. The victim was crossing Mooney when they were struck by a southbound motorist with a green light, police said.
Fireworks sparked 3 fires on a busy July 4th for Visalia firefighters
Crews in Visalia were kept busy on the Fourth of July by various fires that broke throughout last Thursday. Visalia firefighters were dispatched to 65 calls for service during a 24-hour period, according to Liz Jones, spokeswoman for Visalia's public safety departments.Illegal fireworks are blamed for sparking a large grass fire that grew to an acre. It prompted eight fire units to contain the blaze and prevent the flames from reaching nearby homes and businesses, Jones said...
1 dead after collision in Visalia
VISALIA Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – One person is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Visalia on Tuesday night, according to the Visalia Police Department. Officers say they responded to the area of Mooney Boulevard and Cameron Avenue for vehicle versus pedestrian collision around 9 p.m. According to officials, it was first believed that the driver […]
Visalia man sentenced for deadly 2018 crash
A Visalia man will be behind bars for decades after being found guilty in a deadly 2018 crash.30-year-old David Edma received his life sentence Wednesday in the Tulare County Superior Court.Earlier this year, Edma was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder with special allegations and felony DUI.On June 15, 2018, California Highway Patrol officers responded to a head-on crash on Highway 63 just south of Avenue 392, near Cutler.A pregnant mother and her child later died at the hospital.Edma was removed from his car and was found to be driving under the influence after previously being convicted of a prior DUI offense.Officials say Edma must serve 30 years in custody before receiving parole consideration.
Flames sparked by illegal fireworks in two South Valley cities
South Valley police officers and firefighters had a very busy Fourth of July.Illegal fireworks, lost animals and calls from neighbors who couldn't sleep made it one of their busier nights of the year.The Visalia Fire Department responded to three fires burning at the same time on Thursday evening.Most caused by illegal fireworks or improper disposal of legal ones.Visalia Fire Marshall Corbin Reed says they gave out dozens of illegal fireworks citations."It's frustrating, very frustrating. It puts a large tax on our department. It's difficult to manage that many incidents at one time and also puts the rest of the...
Here’s how to report illegal fireworks in your neighborhood
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – It’s not quite the fourth, but fireworks can already be heard across the Central Valley. Fireworks that fly in the air, dart across the ground, or explode are illegal for private use in California. This includes mortar-style fireworks, roman candles, bottle rockets, firecrackers and all other fireworks that do not bear […]
Man arrested after shooting at law enforcement officers in Woodlake, deputies say
WOODLAKE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man has been arrested for allegedly shooting at law enforcement after a hit and run in Woodlake, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies, along with other agencies, responded to the 23800 block of Avenue 324 in Woodlake for a traffic accident just before 10 p.m. on Thursday. Deputies say […]
Idaho State Police Conduct Major Drug Seizure Near Pocatello
POCATELLO - On Tuesday, July 2nd, the Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) Team made a major drug bust during a traffic stop near Pocatello, Idaho. A DHE trooper patrolling Interstate 86 noticed a white 2015 Hyundai Genesis with an invalid registration and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, a 23-year-old woman from Tulare, California, did not have a valid driver's license. The trooper detected the smell of marijuana and saw marijuana products inside the car. Upon searching the vehicle, troopers found multiple THC vape cartridges and 18 plastic packages containing approximately 18.1 pounds of methamphetamine.
Person killed in hit-and-run in Hanford; CHP looking for witnesses
HANFORD, Calif. (FOX26) — A person died early Wednesday morning when they were hit by a car near Hanford. It happened just before 4:00 a.m. on Kent Avenue near 16th Avenue. The California Highway Patrol responded and found the person had already died from their injuries and found an abandoned Kia at the scene.
Angel Reyes and Andres Rivero Jr. Killed in Stop-Sign Accident on Englehart Avenue [Fresno County, CA]
Two Men Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near Manning Avenue. The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m., near Manning Avenue. According to reports, the driver of a southbound Chevrolet Malibu failed to stop at a posted stop sign, leading to a collision with a westbound Ford F-150. Medics pronounced two occupants...
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