A suspect accused of setting fire to Bobby Salazar\u2019s Restaurant in central Fresno is once again wanted by federal authorities.<\/p>\n
Shylo Badiali is one of three suspects arrested in connection with the 2024 fire. Court records show she allegedly violated the terms of her pretrial release and failed to appear for a court date.<\/p>\n
A judge issued a bench warrant for her arrest.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe U.S. Marshals are tasked with looking for fugitives. The defendant has not yet been arrested,\u201d U.S. Department of Justice spokesperson Lauren Horwood said.<\/p>\n
Badiali Violated Release Conditions<\/p>\n
Federal prosecutors allege Salazar hired Badiali and Thomas Qualls \u2014 described as the leader of a Sanger motorcycle gang \u2014 for $10,000 to burn Bobby Salazar\u2019s Restaurant on Blackstone Avenue.<\/p>\n
Salazar collected about $980,000 in insurance settlement proceeds, according to court records.<\/p>\n
U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe granted Badiali release on her own recognizance on Nov. 17. The release included several conditions, including refraining from drug and alcohol use and wearing a location monitor.<\/p>\n
A petition filed by U.S. Pretrial Services Officer Francisco J. Guerrero on Dec. 31, 2025, alleges Badiali tested positive for amphetamine\/methamphetamine on Nov. 21 \u2014 four days after her release. Another sample taken on Dec. 12 came back positive for alcohol.<\/p>\n
Guerrero also accused Badiali of violating monitoring rules by \u201cmaking an unapproved stop on her way home and arriving home 27 minutes past her approved return time.\u201d When confronted, she reported stopping at a CVS to print medical insurance paperwork but was unable to provide proof of the detour.<\/p>\n
U.S. Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean set a hearing for Jan. 6, 2026. Badiali failed to attend, court records show, and Grosjean issued a bench warrant.<\/p>\n
In a separate petition from Renee M. Basurto, supervisory U.S. Pretrial Services officer, Badiali allegedly tampered with her monitor on Jan. 5. The suspect never responded to \u201cseveral\u201d voice and text messages.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll efforts to locate the defendant have been unsuccessful, and the defendant\u2019s current whereabouts are unknown,\u201d Basurto wrote.<\/p>\n
Messages to Badiali\u2019s attorney, Robert Lamanuzzi, were not returned.<\/p>\n
Hearing Postponed<\/p>\n
Badiali and Qualls each face one arson charge. Salazar faces an arson charge, arson to commit another felony, four counts of mail fraud, and a gun charge.<\/p>\n
All parties agreed to postpone a Jan. 21 hearing to June 3.<\/p>\n
The defense is seeking additional time to review evidence and possibly reach a settlement.<\/p>\n
\u201cCounsel for all defendants have been in contact with the Government about potential plea negotiations. Based on those preliminary conversations, the Government is preparing proposed plea agreements,\u201d the stipulation, signed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto, said.<\/p>\n
Qualls remains in custody at the Fresno County Jail. A judge set bail at $1 million for Salazar, who remains out of custody.<\/p>\n
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