Crime · Madera, CA
Madera Police investigated two thefts last week at the 99 Eagle Tires and Wheels shop on East Almond Avenue, where approximately $1,100 in tires and rims were stolen, followed by a break-in at the adjacent locked trailer of 99 CENT & MORE. Officer Gaige Bonderer identified Jeremy Williams, 50, and Humberto Arroyo, 40, as suspects using surveillance footage and follow-up police work. A subsequent parole search recovered two stolen tires and four rims, and both men admitted to participating in the crimes before being booked into Madera County Jail on burglary, conspiracy, and theft-related charges.
Crime · Madera, CA
Madera County Sheriff's Office officers made two arrests on October 7 involving unregistered firearms. During day shift, Officer Gaige Bonderer arrested 28-year-old Emilio Cuadros near Half Dome and Monterey Street for driving under the influence with a loaded unregistered handgun; his BAC was more than twice the legal limit. During night shift, Officer Jesse Quintana stopped 43-year-old Sergio Beltran near Yosemite Avenue and Tozer Street, finding five misdemeanor warrants, narcotics, and an unregistered firearm. Both suspects were booked into Madera County Jail.
Social Events · Madera, CA
The annual Madera Pomegranate, Fruit & Nut Festival returns November 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Madera District Fairgrounds with free admission and parking. The event features more than 125 vendors offering pomegranate-inspired foods, specialty goods, and handcrafted items, along with live music by the Yard Dogs, cooking demonstrations, a car show, Ohana Comic Con, ValleyStealz Streetwear Expo, and a Kids Zone. A costume contest hosted by Ohana Comic Con is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Festival Chairperson Nicki Rincon and Madera Chamber of Commerce CEO Debi Bray promoted the event as a celebration of the region's agricultural bounty.
