In response to the recent violent crime the community has experienced, Madera Police Officers remained proactive throughout the weekend. As a result of this proactive enforcement, officers made four DUI arrests Saturday night. Officer Jose De La O and Officer Phillip Thomas administered a Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) to Esteban Brambila, 21. Brambila was believed to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over twice the legal limit, and was booked into the Mader

Madera PD officers responded to the Rancho San Miguel Supermarket parking lot regarding a report of a shooting Saturday evening.  Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Preliminary investigation indicates that this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public or to the store.

Madera PD officers responded to Sunrise Rotary Sports Complex for a physical fight involving multiple individuals attending a soccer tournament Saturday afternoon. During the altercation, an adult victim sustained a non-life threatening stab wound. The suspect was located at the scene, and arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and child endangerment charges. The weapon used was also recovered.  This was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.

Madera PD officers responded to U-Save Liquor regarding an altercation involving multiple parties Friday night. During the investigation, it was determined that one of the involved individuals sustained visible injuries. However, contrary to online reports, the person was not stabbed. At this stage of the investigation, it appears this was an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public. The investigation remains ongoing.

Chowchilla Police Department officers executed search warrants in the 500 block of Trinity Avenue and the 300 block of Rose Avenue on November 5. As a result of these warrants, two individuals were arrested in connection with the shooting  that occurred on November 4.  During the searches, officers recovered a stolen firearm and gang related drawings and attire.

Tyler Takeda/The Madera Tribune Liberty tight end Austin Graham makes sure his feet are inbounds during a touchdown catch with six seconds left in the first half during Friday’s 56-14 win over Selma to open the Div. V Central Section playoffs.  The Liberty Hawks football team earned the No. 1 seed in the Div. V Central Section playoffs after a 10-0 regular season.  The Hawks made a statement to the rest of the Div. V teams with a dominant 56-14 victory over No. 16 Selma on Fr

Jorge Orozco/The Madera Tribune Madera’s Jayden Martinez goes up high to bring in a reception during Friday’s playoff loss to Independence. Martinez scored touchdowns on offense and defense, and also scored a two-point conversion. After trailing by 14 points to open the game, the Madera Coyotes football team outscored the Independence Falcons the rest of the game, but the damage had already been done.  The No. 6 seeded Falcons opened the game with a pair of touchdowns over No

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