Town Hall Meeting alert
The Madera Police Department is excited to invite you to a Town Hall Meeting on March 18 at 6 p.m. at the Madera South High School...
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Reckless driver caught in county
For The Madera Tribune A California Highway Patrol officer makes the arrest of a driver who drove recklessly through the county Tuesday...
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Sheriff fought prostitution in Madera
For The Madera Tribune Sheriff John Barnett, shown here, had his hands full trying to rid Madera of prostitution. Being sheriff of Madera...
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Deputy’s swift response helps save toddler
Madera County Sheriff’s Communications Center received an emergency medical call reporting an unresponsive two year old Saturday after 5...
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Felon in possession of firearm arrest
Courtesy of the Madera County Sheriff’s Department Madera County Sheriff detained an Hispanic male shooting near the railroad tracks in...
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Police find firearms, drugs
For The Madera Tribune During a traffic stop, a Madera Police Department Officer found a motorcyclist with a felony warrant. The...
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Madera’s first black police officer was tough, compassionate
For The Madera Tribune General Waldo Sims, Madera’s first black police officer. When the Madera policeman came to the home of Charles...
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K-9 Obie honored by Supes
Courtesy of Madera County Madera County K-9 officer Obie and his handler Daniel Grever accept proclamations and gifts during the Madera...
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