FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – As families gathered to bring in the new year, Valley first responders were hard at work to keep our communities safe.
The Clovis Police Department received nearly 300 calls for service in the span of 24 hours. “We ask that if you’re going to drink alcohol or consume narcotics to do so in the comfort of your own home, do not get behind the wheel, and no matter what you do, do not handle any firearms or weapons,” said Clovis Police Department’s Public Information Officer Ty Wood.
A plea by Wood to help keep the community and its officers safe. But poor actions still landed a couple of Clovis residents behind bars last night. “Definitely a few scary moments for several neighbors near Shaw and Fowler last night,” he shared.
Minutes into the new year, residents on Burgan Avenue called Clovis Police, saying shots were being fired in the air. When officers arrived, they found Tyler Anson, 24, holding a loaded rifle. “He had pointed that rifle at officers. However, as soon as the officers identified themselves, he did cooperate and was taken into custody without incident,” Wood added.
Anson was booked into the Fresno County Jail on two felony charges. After searching the home, officers found four other firearms. “The incident last night on New Year’s Eve is a very sobering reminder. And the reason that we ask our residents and visitors in our town to celebrate responsibly,” Wood explained.
Clovis Traffic Officers arrested one person for driving under the influence. Moving North, CHP Madera also arrested one person for DUI during their holiday enforcement period, which started on the 31st at 6 p.m. and ends tonight at midnight.
In Merced, police arrested three people for driving under the influence. One of those incidents led to a minor car crash. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and there was minimal damage.
According to arrest logs, the Fresno Police Department arrested two people for driving under the influence of alcohol last night. This Saturday, they will be conducting their DUI saturation patrols from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. The police department says 1st time offenders could face fines amounting to $13,500 and a suspended license.