FRESNO CO, Calif. (FOX26) — A multi-agency law enforcement operation across northeastern Fresno County resulted in the arrest of 12 wanted suspects, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the Gold Star Operation, conducted on July 15, involved about 130 personnel from 17 local, state, and federal agencies.

Teams carried out probation and parole searches while looking for wanted fugitives, sex offenders, arson registrants, and other offenders in Prather, Auberry, Tollhouse, and Shaver Lake.

Authorities visited 41 locations, conducted nine probation searches and two parole searches, leading to 12 arrests.

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Among those arrested were:

36-year-old Mark Cruz of Auberry, wanted on warrants including evading police and illegal firearm possession.36-year-old Mark Cruz of Auberry, wanted on warrants including evading police and illegal firearm possession (Courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff's Office)

36-year-old Mark Cruz of Auberry, wanted on warrants including evading police and illegal firearm possession (Courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office)

26-year-old Ronnie Lovejoy of Friant, wanted for a parole violation and weapons charges.26-year-old Ronnie Lovejoy of Friant, wanted for a parole violation and weapons charges (Courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff's Office)

26-year-old Ronnie Lovejoy of Friant, wanted for a parole violation and weapons charges (Courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office)

44-year-old Adrian Johnson of Auberry, wanted for domestic violence and weapons offenses.44-year-old Adrian Johnson of Auberry, wanted for domestic violence and weapons offenses (Courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff's Office)

44-year-old Adrian Johnson of Auberry, wanted for domestic violence and weapons offenses (Courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office)

The Sheriff’s Office says the operation was designed to improve public safety while strengthening cooperation among participating law enforcement agencies.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank the following Gold Star allied agencies for their assistance:

Fresno Police DepartmentClovis Police DepartmentCalifornia Highway PatrolFresno County ProbationCalifornia Department of Parks & RecreationNational Forest ServiceReedley Police DepartmentSelma Police DepartmentU.S. Marshals ServiceSanger Police DepartmentMadera County Sheriff’s OfficeFresno County DA InvestigatorsCDCR – Parole AgentsCalifornia Department of Fish & WildlifeCoalinga Police DepartmentKingsburg Police Department