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Clovis Police Response to In-Custody Death CLOVIS POLICE

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@ClovisPolice_CA

The Clovis Police Department would like to update our community on the investigation of an in-custody death that occurred in late March, 2022, and correct some inaccurate information which has been provided to the media:

On the evening of March 24, 2022 just before midnight, our communications center received a 911 call from an apartment complex in the 200 block of W. Alamos Ave. The caller requested help, telling the 911 operator that there was an adult in the apartment acting erratically.

The 911 dispatcher could hear sounds of a disturbance occurring in the background. Officers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were dispatched immediately.

Officers approached the apartment first to make sure the apartment was safe for EMS to enter. Officers identified themselves through the unlocked door and were provided access to the apartment by the caller.

Once in the apartment, officers made contact with an individual later identified as 35-year-old Isabel De La Torre. De La Torre became combative and charged at officers, which included a K-9 officer.

De La Torre was restrained and placed in handcuffs. While restrained and awaiting EMS, De La Torre suffered a medical episode and stopped breathing. CPR was administered and, once stabilized by EMS, De La Torre was transported to Communi-

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ty Regional Medical Center. 24 hours after being hospitalized, De La Torre passed away. It was later determined that De La Torre had a potentially toxic level of methamphetamine in her system.

We understand the community’s concern over this incident and the desire to have as much confirmed information as possible.

We are awaiting the full report from the Fresno County Coroner’s Office. In the meantime, we are limited in terms of sharing specific details of this ongoing investigation and we appreciate your patience.

We want to express our condolences to the family and friends of Isabel De La Torre. Immediately following the unfortunate incident, and several times since, we reached out to the family to provide details of the incident. At this time we have not yet received a response.

Adam Ricardo Solis

@Adamsoliss

June 20, 2022

Peach and Sierra was partially closed due to a collision following a short pursuit. The driver of a stolen vehicle was arrested. One uninvolved vehicle ran the stop sign. EMS was on the scene. The driver was identified as 55 year old Jefferet Hobson of North Hollywood. Hollywood was booked into Fresno County Jail for possession of a stolen vehicle, evading officers, hit and run, driving with a suspended license, obstructing an officer, and a warrant.

June 20, 2022

Know the dangers of your pool because it only takes seconds to drown! Have fun in your backyards and at the lake this summer, but please be responsible. For more information regarding pool safety see poolsaftey.gov.

June 19, 2022

On this date in 1865, it was declared that enslaved African Americans were finally free! Celebrations began a year later for what is now known as Juneteenth and we are proud to celebrate with our community.

June 17, 2022

Update-Because of tips, Clovis PD have identities of both suspects involved in a burglary and fraud at the Walmart Villa on Shaw on May 31, 2022. CPD Case 22-30431.

June 16, 2022

Two suspects stole over $1,000 worth of goods at Vons on 05/24/22. Got info? Call Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP, call Clovis PD at (559) 324-2556, or DM us! CPD Case 22-28977.

June 14, 2022

Today, Clovis PD were honored to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run as the Special Olympics Northern California torch made its way through the Central Valley.

June 8, 2022

Looking to become a member of an organization that makes a difference in the community? Your Clovis Police Department is hiring for several positions. Get info, contact a recruiter, learn about our department, and apply online. Positions: • Adoption Center Technician (P/T) • Animal Control Officer • Animal Services Officer (P/T) • Community Work Program Supervisor (P/T) • Police Cadet (P/T) • Police Officer (Lateral/Recruit)

June 6, 2022

Clovis Police Department’s Youth Services division is dedicated to supporting families in the Clovis community by providing programs, services, and activities that promote both healthy and consistent parenting practices alongside healthy youth development. For more information you can visit the Department of Youth services website where information on drug education classes and juvenile work programs can be found.

If anyone has information regarding any crime committed, please call the Clovis PD non-emergency number at (559) 324-2800, or Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP.

Catalytic Converter Thief Apprehended

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A well-known catalytic converter thief led Clovis PD on a car chase that ended in north Fresno at Herndon and Palm Avenues.

Clovis Roundup Staff

@ClovisRoundup

A short pursuit between Clovis PD and a known catalytic converter thief ended in an arrest in a parking lot near the Herndon/Palm intersection in Fresno.

In the early morning hours of May 28th, an officer noticed the suspect driving his vehicle near Willow/Herndon and upon attempting to pull over the vehicle a pursuit ensued.

The pursuit ended of course with an arrest, but this was after the vehicle had crashed into a pole before leaving his vehicle in the Palm/Herndon area. 30-year-old David Garcia was arrested with five warrants, grand theft, evading an officer and possession of burglary tools.