arrested following pursuit & SWAT callout

Suspect

March 14, 2023 - A suspect is in custody this morning following a pursuit and SWAT callout overnight.

Just after 11:00 P.M. Monday night, a Clovis Police Sergeant tried to pull over a car for speeding near Clovis/Dakota. The driver pulled over and cooperated, until he found out he was going to be arrested for a felony warrant.

As the driver was trying to drive off, officers smashed his front driver window with a baton just before he rammed two police cars and sped away.

Officers pursued the driver with lights and siren until he arrived home and ran inside near Fowler/Kings Canyon in Fresno. As officers were making announcements for the driver to come outside, he opened the front door and put a knife to his throat, threatening to harm himself.

At that time, our SWAT and Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) were called out to assist patrol officers.

For hours, our CNT members negotiated with the suspect after the other family members safely got out of the home.

Just before 6:00 A.M. SWAT operators used less lethal options and the suspect surrendered without further incident. The suspect received a bruise to his torso from a less lethal round and is currently being treated at a local hospital before being booked into Fresno County Jail.

The suspect has been identified as 29-yearold Mario Ramirez-Romero of Fresno. Ramirez-Romero is facing several charges including assault with a deadly-weapon, evading, vandalism, and resisting an officer.

Thankfully, no one else was injured during this incident. On behalf of Chief Fleming, we would like to thank both Fresno Police & Fresno Sheriff for their assistance.

National Slam the Scam Day March 9, 2023

ask for personal information to process a benefit increase.

March 5, 2023: On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Share scam information with your loved ones. Slam the Scam!

Recognize the four basic signs of a scam:

1. Scammers pretend to be from a familiar organization or agency, like the Social Security Administration. They may email attachments with official-looking logos, seals, signatures, or pictures of employee credentials.

2. Scammers mention a problem or a prize. They may say your Social Security number was involved in a crime or

3. Scammers pressure you to act immediately. They may threaten you with arrest or legal action.

4. Scammers tell you to pay using a gift card, prepaid debit card, cryptocurrency, wire or money transfer, or by mailing cash. They may also tell you to transfer your money to a “safe” account.

Ignore scammers and report criminal behavior. Report Social Security-related scams to the SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

Visit www.ssa.gov/scam for more information and follow SSA OIG on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest scam tactics. Repost #SlamtheScam information on social media to keep your friends and family safe.

Women's History Month

Sunday, Mar. 26 CLOVIS VINTAGE MARKET & ANTIQUES (Vintage, Antiques & Glorious Junk) Old Town Clovis 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 24 thru

Sunday, Mar. 26

FRESNO GEM & MINERAL SHOW Clovis Rodeo Grounds 748 Rodeo Dr., Clovis, CA

Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 29

50th VIETNAM WAR COMMEMORATION

Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Thursday, Mar. 30

FREE FALL SCREENINGS

FRESNO STATE PHYSICAL

THERAPY Fresno State Campus PTIA

Building - To Schedule Appointment call 559-278-2625

APRIL

Saturday, Apr. 1

COLOR ME GREEN 5K

Friendly Color Fun Run/Walk

Dry Creek Park 855 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA 8 a.m.

Saturday, Apr. 1

TRI-TIP DINNER & FUNDRAISER

John Pemberton Performing

Clovis Senior Activity Center 850 4th St., Clovis, CA 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 1 and Sunday, Apr. 2

BIG HAT DAYS Old Town Clovis

Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6. p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

APRIL 9

EASTER SUNDAY

Sunday, Apr. 9

EASTER LUNCHEON Clovis Senior Activity Center 850 4th St., Clovis, CA 11 a.m.

Sunday, April 16

CLOVIS COMMUNITY CHOIR SPRING CONCERT

Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall 2770 E. International Ave., Fresno, CA 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 25 thru

Sunday, Apr. 30

CLOVIS RODEO Clovis Rodeo Grounds

748 Rodeo Dr., Clovis, CA Schedule and location of events online at clovisrodeo.com

Saturday, Apr. 29

CLOVIS RODEO PARADE Old Town Clovis 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, Apr. 30

WIND SYMPHONY OF CLOVIS CONCERT

Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall 2770 E. International Ave., Fresno, CA 3 p.m.

ALL MONTH LONG

FRESNO STREET EATS Sierra Vista Mall 1050 Shaw Ave., Clovis, CA

Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

LITTLE FREE LIBRARY Take a Book – Share a Book Corner of Pollasky and Bullard 555 Bullard Ave., Clovis, CA

CITY OF CLOVIS

HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP OFF CENTERNOW OPEN 79 N. Sunnyside, Clovis, CA

Tuesday thru Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

PLACES TO VISIT

CALIFORNIA 911 MEMORIAL

3485 Never Forget Ln., Clovis, CA

Open 365 days a year

COMMUNITY HERITAGE CENTER

3rd and Veterans Parkway

OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

CLOVIS MUSEUM

4th & Pollasky, Clovis, CA

Open Tuesday thru Saturday

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CLOVIS FARMERS’ MARKETS

CLOVIS OLD TOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Polasky Ave., Clovis, CA

Every Saturday

Year-Round 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (weather permitting)

HARLAN RANCH FARMERS’ MARKET HARLAN RANCH COMMUNITY CENTER 1620 N. Leonard Ave., Clovis, CA

Every Wednesday

Year-Round 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (weather permitting)