{"id":387251,"date":"2026-07-05T20:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T20:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/387251\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T20:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T20:52:10","slug":"the-fresno-county-sheriff-coroners-office-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/387251\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office"},"content":{"rendered":"

An off-duty Fresno County Sheriff\u2019s deputy was home Saturday night with his assigned K-9 partner Santi.<\/p>\n

He was keeping the dog inside the house due to the disruption of illegal fireworks being set off in the area.<\/p>\n

Around 8:30 pm, the deputy let Santi into the backyard to go pee. \u00a0During this time, an aerial mortar exploded nearby, startling Santi, causing him to run toward the fence, which he completely jumped over.<\/p>\n

The deputy immediately chased after Santi, shouting commands to come back, but the continued sound of fireworks caused Santi to keep sprinting away. \u00a0The deputy ultimately found Santi badly injured on the road near Shaw and Helm Avenues in Clovis. \u00a0The dog was taken to a pet hospital where he later died.<\/p>\n

It was determined someone driving a vehicle hit Santi. \u00a0They did not stop and left the scene. \u00a0Clovis Police arrived and interviewed several witnesses. \u00a0An investigation is ongoing into this hit and run collision. \u00a0Anyone with information can contact Clovis Police at (559) 324-2800.<\/p>\n

K-9 Santi was a five year old Belgian Malinois who served with the Fresno County Sheriff\u2019s Office for four years.<\/p>\n

Law enforcement and firefighters constantly warn residents about the dangers of using illegal fireworks, which can result in fires, injuries, distress to animals and an overall disruption to a person\u2019s quality of life. \u00a0Sadly, it is not enough of a deterrent for some as blatant disregard for the law continues.<\/p>\n

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