Central Valley News This Week: Fresno Deputy Arrest, Visalia Crash & Los Banos Gun Case

Fresno County deputy arrested after an on-duty sexual battery accusation, a deadly fiery crash in Visalia, a Los Banos gun arrest involving the gang unit, a Mariposa attempted-murder suspect update near Modesto, a Turlock student robbery near Pitman High School, a Merced apartment fire, a deadly Madera train incident, a Stanislaus River rescue near Oakdale, and a Modesto school emergency.Stories covered in this episode:1. Fresno County Deputy Arrested, Accused Of Sexual Battery While On DutyA Fresno County sheriff’s deputy was arrested after an allegation of sexual battery while on duty. Fresno police are leading the investigation, and the source report said the alleged incident happened while the deputy was wearing his badge and uniform.Source: ABC30 Action Newshttps://abc30.com/post/fresno-county-deputy-arrested-accused-sexual-battery-duty/19100583/2. Deadly Fiery Crash In VisaliaA fiery four-vehicle crash in Visalia left one person dead near Demaree Street and Houston Avenue. Investigators believe speed and reckless driving may have played a role.Source: ABC30 Action Newshttps://abc30.com/post/deadly-visalia-crash-believed-caused-reckless-driving-speeding-investigators-say/19101799/3. Los Banos Gang Unit Arrests Wanted Man With Loaded GunLos Banos police said officers arrested David Medina after he allegedly fled on a bicycle and threw a loaded gun into a front yard. Police also said he had a felony burglary warrant.Source: Merced Sun-Starhttps://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/local/crime/article315756214.html4. Mariposa Attempted-Murder Suspect Dies After Being Found Near ModestoAuthorities said Keith Capron was wanted in connection with an attempted murder in Coulterville. Deputies later found him in the Modesto area, where officials said he died during the arrest attempt.Source: ABC30 Action Newshttps://abc30.com/post/mariposa-county-deputies-searching-attempted-homicide-suspect/19081245/5. Two Pitman High Students Robbed Near Turlock CampusTwo Pitman High School students were robbed near campus in Turlock. Police said the suspect showed a firearm, and extra patrols were sent to the area.Source: The Modesto Beehttps://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article315763385.html6. Merced Apartment Fire Displaces ResidentsA late-night fire at the Barcelona Apartments in Merced forced evacuations and left multiple units uninhabitable. Officials said no injuries were reported.Source: ABC30 Action Newshttps://abc30.com/post/fire-displaces-residents-damages-units-merced-apartment-complex/19096113/7. Person Killed After Being Hit By Train In MaderaMadera police confirmed that a person died after being hit by a train near Yosemite Avenue and the railroad tracks between Gateway Drive and E Street.Source: ABC30 Action Newshttps://abc30.com/post/madera-police-investigating-incident-involving-train-multiple-roads-blocked/19094660/8. Six Rescued From Stanislaus River Near OakdaleSix people were rescued from fast-moving water in the Stanislaus River near Oakdale. Officials said the rescues involved three teens and three kayakers.Source: The Modesto Beehttps://www.modbee.com/news/local/article315763174.html9. Modesto Student Found Unresponsive In School PoolA Davis High School student was hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a school pool during a PE aquatics class. School officials said a teacher pulled the student from the water, began CPR, and called paramedics.Source: The Modesto Beehttps://www.modbee.com/news/local/education/article315762347.htmlCentral Valley Entertainment covers Central Valley news, Central California crime stories, public safety updates, local businesses, food, community stories, and longer-form true crime coverage.For more local stories, visit:https://centralvalleyentertainment.comFollow Central Valley Entertainment for weekly Central Valley news updates, local crime stories, community coverage, and true crime episodes from across Central California.