During the time of the tornado, Fulford was said to be in Dothan for training. What can we do better to stop gang violence? Once the situation was deemed safe, students were released to their families.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'fox3now_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_10',128,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fox3now_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); The officer has been with Selma Police Department Police for two years. "What are we doing? His tremendous bravery, dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.Officer Carrasco, 24, was fatally shot in the line of duty yesterday in Selma. WebPolice Department Police Ride Along Form: Please complete the form and contact Sergeant Alejandro Alvarez (559) 891-2245 AlejandroA@cityofselma.com Inquiry "There have been gang shootings; that's one of the first things I'm going to look at," Gomez said. This madness is creating more victims and, furthermore, it is not serving the people who are committing the crimes. The shooter is an admitted gang member and has been arrested for several felony offenses that were prosecuted by the Fresno County District Attorneys Office for charges related to robbery, weapons, and drugs. Municipal Court. This officer was the son of farmworkers. As the officer went to make contact, the man fired several shots, striking the officer. Selma resident, Rene Castellanos, 34, is accused of ransacking a Marine Corps recruitment center Rudy Alcaraz has returned to the department where he worked for almost 20 years. Officer Carrasco was transported to the Community Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his wounds. According to the City, Rene Garza will be Acting Chief of Police with the Selma Police Department until an official candidate has been named. Marlee, a SoCal family's beloved dog, not only survived 17 days of disappearance but also made it past a historic snowstorm. Team Selma, an economic development partnership comprised of public and private entities, spreads the welcome mat for potential business owners and developers with phenomenal results. However, because of laws passed in the last few years that give additional credits for time served in local jail, and other new laws which allow for arbitrary accelerated time credits upon entry to the prison system, his release date was set for August 23, 2022, a mere 5 months after his original sentence. Selma Police Chief Rudy Alcaraz gives a eulogy for fallen officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr. during his funeral service at Selland Arena on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Fire Department's Headquarter Selma Fire Department Location: 2861 A ST City: Selma County: Officer Carrasco joined the Selma Police Department in May of 2021. We operate out of two fire stations that protect a wide range of commercial, business and residential property. Selma Police Chief Greg Garner has retired and has been replaced by Lieutenant Myron Dyck. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- There's a new Chief of Police in the city of Selma. ", The city agreed to keep Garner's personnel records confidential and exempt from public records requests, but they could be unearthed by lawsuits or "in an investigation by a grand jury, district attorney's office, or the attorney general's office." BREAKING: Council voted 6-1 to deny mayors recommendation to fire Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford pic.twitter.com/Bmpo4Dk5v7. ernor and his political allies who continue the quest to close state prisons are incidents of violenc e to everyone who lives in, or visits , increasing the the state of California. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Action News has uncovered new details about Selma Police Chief Greg Garner's seemingly sudden retirement from the city. The subject fled He's been with the Selma department for nearly 22 years. The Selma Police Department (SPD) is committed to their mission: Serving and protecting all citizens in a respectful, compassionate, Fire Chief. He was transported to Community Regional Medical Center. In honor of Officer Carrasco, flags at the State Capitol and Capitol Annex Swing Space will be flown at half-staff. The shooting prompted a brief lockdown at Eric White Elementary School, which is located just blocks away from the shooting scene. Law enforcement is familiar with the suspect as he does have a criminal background, including charges for firearms possession and robbery. All rights reserved. The video posted along with this article is from a previous story. According to the Published: Feb. 22, 2023 at 4:19 AM PST. WebPolice Department Police Ride Along Form: Please complete the form and contact Sergeant Alejandro Alvarez (559) 891-2245 AlejandroA@cityofselma.com Inquiry Complaint Form Selma Police Department Policy Manual Selma Police Department Procedures Manual No Trespassing Form Rep. Angie Craig assaulted in the elevator of her apartment building in Washington, D.C. 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Garner is a former Fresno police captain and he was a finalist to replace Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer, but earlier this month Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announced an interim chief, Andy Hall, and launched a new search lasting up to 18 months. All Rights Reserved. Copy and paste this code into your website. Selma is a merging point of two major transportation routes, Freeway 99 and Highway 43. We lost a great human being. Selma Policr Chief Rudy Alcaraz. Perkins made the SELMA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Wednesday night's shooting happened in a neighborhood near a Highway 99 overpass. It is time to return to a place of responsibility and accountability. He can be contacted through 911 or at the Police Department (919) 965-8189, during his working hours. Phone (334) 874-2150. The shooting happened around 11:45 "We're going to listen to our community and improve the quality of life.". Jennifer and I join all the family, friends and colleagues mourning the tragic loss of Officer Carrasco, who devoted his life to protecting his community. She says the officer was the son of farm workers & was part of the explorer program at Reedley PD before becoming a sworn officer at Selma PD. Eric White Elementary was temporarily placed on lockdown. While on patrol, Officer Carrasco was stopped by a homeowner who stated that a man was on her property. FOX26 News reached out to Interim City Manager Ralph Jimenez, to find out if the reports of the email are correct. SELMA, Calif. A 24-year-old California police officer shot and killed this week had been on the force less than two years and was preparing to become a parent, authorities said Wednesday. firedept@selma-al.gov. ernor and his political allies who continue the quest to close state prisons are incidents of violenc e to everyone who lives in, or visits , increasing the the state of California. According to the Fresno County Sheriff's He was part of the Explorer Program at the Reedley Police Department before he became a sworn peace officer with the Selma Police Department. She says he was also expecting a child.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'fox3now_com-box-4','ezslot_4',126,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fox3now_com-box-4-0'); Multiple officers and deputies responded to the area. SELMA, Calif. (FOX26) Employees with the Selma Police Department say they received an email stating, Selma Police Chief Joe Gomez will not be returning to the office until further notice. This is the first line of duty death for the Selma Police Department, which was formed in 1893, law enforcement officials wrote online. Selma Police Chief Greg Garner has retired and has been replaced by Lieutenant Myron Dyck. Web(June 2022) The Selma Police Department is responsible for policing the incorporated city of Selma, California in the United States. The White House provided no The sheriff's office says the suspect has been detained. There are no other outstanding suspects. His bail has been set to $1.2 million, however, he is currently not eligible for bail due to the probation violation charge. Transit Mechanic III. The 23 year old suspects gun was later recovered a short distance from where he was arrested. February 1, 2023, 12:42 PM The man accused of gunning down a Selma police officer was identified Wednesday by the Fresno County Sheriffs Office as Nathaniel Dixon. SELMA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Over the weekend in Selma, a woman and child were shot. He went to the police academy and took the initiative to educate himself. "Please accept this email as my notice of my intent to retire from the position of Chief with the Selma Police Department, effective august (sic) 29, 2019," reads the email sent to city manager Teresa Gallavan and Garner's attorney, Barry Bennett. The Fresno County Sheriff's Office confirmed a Selma police officer was hit but their condition is not known. It is our department's vision to maintain a diverse organization that promotes professional development and continuous improvement within our membership. SELMA, Ala. (WSFA) - Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford will resume his duties effective immediately. WebFire Chief Robert Petersen robertp@cityofselma.com Phone: (559) 891-2211 Division Chief Fabian Uresti fabianu@cityofselma.com Phone: (559) 891-2200 extension 3321 Fire Marshal Anthony Rivas The mayor placed the police chief on administrative leave with pay on Jan. 25, claiming that Fulford failed to report for duty after a tornado severely damaged the city. Updated: Jun. The names of the officer and suspect are not being released at this time. Selma City Council votes to reinstate police chief. Tonight , in the County of Fresno, we have two families that are suffering loss. 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