Madera Police seize 2,800 pounds of fireworks
The Madera Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit conducted an enforcement operation targeting illegal fireworks and explosives throughout the community last week. As part of this operation, investigators served four search warrants, seized approximately 2,800 pounds of illegal fireworks, seized 11 firearms, arrested three individuals for felony possession of illegal fireworks and arrested an individual for […]
Adult missing
70-year-old Rondy Earl Packard Sr. was last seen on June 28, at 8 a.m. when he left his residence in the area of Pinedale in Fresno to go fishing in an unknown location. Packard is an African American male, bald, 5’8,” 190 pounds. He was last seen wearing a red-and-white sweater and tan shorts. He […]
911 call leads to DUI arrest
A concerned motorist’s call may have prevented a tragedy. A motorist called 911 to report a silver Toyota Tacoma driving recklessly northbound on State Route 99 in the Madera Area at about 2 a.m. on Sunday. The vehicle exited the freeway, drove over a raised median within the city, then re-entered northbound SR-99. Moments later, […]
Celebrating George and Martha’s garden
Today, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and, as gardeners, what better way than to remember George and Martha Washington’s gardens at Mount Vernon? George Washington was not only our first president, but he was also a passionate horticulturist who designed his 18-acre Virginia estate grounds to balance beauty with utility. […]
Chop shop investigation leads to arrest
While patrolling the 1400 block of Sharon Boulevard on Friday, Officer Jose Barajas located a box truck that had been reported stolen the previous day. The investigation led officers to a nearby residence, where they contacted Juan Pozos, 34, who was believed to be involved in the vehicle theft. Officers obtained a search warrant for […]
New definition regarding fireworks law
The Madera Police Department would like to remind residents that, as of June 12, a recent change to the Madera Municipal Code regarding fireworks is now in effect. One of the changes to the Municipal Code includes a new definition of a “Responsible Party.” This change allows officers to hold property owners, parents, guardians, or […]
Mad-Kids Summer Camp
Registration is being accepted for the annual Mad-Kids Summer Camp, sponsored by the Madera Police Department and City of Madera Parks and Community Services. The Camp is open to youths ages 8-12 and is $40 per person. It is a sports-based camp from July 27-30 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the John W. Wells Youth […]
New traffic signal operating in flash mode
The City of Madera has activated the new traffic signals at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and San Pietro Drive. The signals are currently operating in flash mode while crews complete final testing, inspections, and system integration. The traffic signals are expected to be fully operational within the next two to three weeks. During this […]
Letters: The emperor wears no clothes
Upon reflection, I owe Donald J. Trump an apology. And a “Big and Beautiful” thank you! I’m green with envy at his natural ability to float the scum of Washington, D.C., as a metaphor for his administration. Wow! Nobody does it better than him! Drain the swamp? Promise made and promise kept. He also dramatically […]
Crash leads to fatality
California Highway Patrol Madera officers responded to a crash involving two vehicles, at the intersection of Avenue 18 1/2 and Road 19. A 25-year-old man from Madera was driving a green 2000 Toyota Tacoma, traveling northbound on Road 19, approaching the intersection at Avenue 18 1/2 Wednesday evening at about 6:30 p.m. A 40-year-old from […]