ARMED SUSPECT Targets Fresno City Attorney’s Home Amid Troubling Criminal Past

Surveillance video obtained by KMJ news partner ABC30 shows a man armed with a knife approaching Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz’s home around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, ringing the doorbell before moving into the backyard and banging on a back door. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested the man.  Court documents show the suspect is ‘angry’ about failed restraining orders against Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto, and a probation officer. Janz said he never had prior personal contact but his office defended the city in the Casto petition. “That is why we believe that he came to my house this weekend, in the middle of the night." The suspect has a long history with the court — 21 felony and misdemeanor convictions dating back to 1988. The charges include elder abuse, sexual assault, and several DUIs. Torrez served jail time for the tear gas possession, released from prison in 2024, according to court records. Records show he is also a registered sex offender, stemming from a 1995 case. A parole report said Torrez’s performance has been “unsatisfactory.” A judge set his bail at $30,000 and issued a protective order for Janz and his family. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms:    ---     The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts.     ---   ‘Broeske & Musson'   Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ   | Facebook | Podcast| X |    -   Everything KMJ    KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.