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Body Found Identified as Clovis West Teacher
www.ClovisRoundup.com . Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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June 1, 2022 58-year-old Richard Bradberry of Clovis is facing at least 65 years in state prison after being convicted for sexually assullting four male juveniles all under the age of 16 in 2019. May 31, 2022 During Memorial Day weekend, Clovis Police officers completed 114 traffic stops Friday-Monday and 3 drivers were arrested for DUI.
Courtesy of CUSD
Clovis West High School teacher Monte Prieto was found deceased near the Nees and Temperance area.
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informed of the sudden loss. Clovis Unified also informed students and parents of plans to cover Prieto’s classes for the Thursday, May 26: Police activity was remainder of the year. reported at a residence on Nees Ave west “Our trained response team has alof Temperance Ave regarding a body ready activated the school’s extensive sofound. cial-emotional support system that is availThe body was later identified as Clovis able to students and staff in need following West High School teacher Monte Prieto this sudden and sad news,” Avants said. according to the Clovis Police Department. Clovis police found Prieto when they In a press release from Kelly Avants, were responding to activity confined to the Clovis Unified chief communications ofproperty on Nees avenue west of Temperficer, she stated that Prieto was a “popular ance avenue. and well respected career technical educaAccording to the Clovis Police Departtion teacher,” at Clovis West. ment detectives and crime scene personnel Prieto’s tenure teaching students as a were on the scene at 3:12 p.m. on Thurscareer technical education teacher began in day afternoon to investigate the circum2004 when he started teaching for Clovis stances. Unified, according to the press release. The Fresno County coroner’s office “The news is heartbreaking to the com- identified 43-year-old Prieto, and as of munity of staff, students and parents who Friday, May 27, the Clovis Police Departknow and love Mr. Prieto, and there have ment said their detectives are continuing to been many tears shed today,” Avants said. investigate the cause of Prieto’s death. Staff, students and parents have been @ClovisRoundup
May 28, 2022 A pursuit occured after an officer recognized a catalytic converter suspect near Willow and Herndon Avenues. The driver failed to pull over but was arrested after colliding with a traffic signal in Fresno. Officers arrested 30-year-old David Garcia of Fresno for grand theft, evading officers, possession of burglary tools, and for five warrants. May 26, 2022 Detectives served a search warrant at the home where a shooting took place in the 800 block of W. Rialto. While serving the warrant, Detectives found stolen property and a privately manufactured semi-automatic handgun, also known as a “ghost gun”, The male juvenile shot and sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his leg. During the last update from the hospital the juvenile was being treated and was in stable condition. All persons in the area at the time of the shooting, including the juvenile shot, are not cooperating with our investigation. May 26, 2022 Officers confirmed that there is a deceased person on the property near Nees avenue west of Temperance avenue and that the Fresno County Coroner’s office has identified the deceased person as 43-year-old Monte Prieto of Clovis. Detectives and crime scene personnel were on scene to investigate the circumstances of Prieto’s death. May 23, 2022 Over the weekend two Clovis traffic officers completed special enforcement for Motorcycle Safety month. During the one and a half day detail, traffic officers made 27 stops and issues 18 citations specifically related to motorcycle safety month. May 21, 2022 Clovis Police arrested two for theft from the new Clovis Fire Station. Clovis Police responded to a call that said two people were stealing temporary fencing from the Clovis Fire Department, Station 6, which is under construction near Shaw/ Leonard. Officers arrested 47-year-old Daniel Tarin and 27-year-old Alyssa Passmore for grand theft, conspiracy, and narcotics-related charges. May 19, 2022 Officers are following up on identifying the suspect of a Tesla that was involved in a hit and run that resulted in flipping over a parked trailer near Clovis and Dakota Avenues. May 18, 2022 Clovis Officers arrested three in an occupied stolen vehicle without incident near Clovis/Ashlan. Charges include: stealing a vehicle, possession of a concealed firearm, violation of probation, and violation of Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS). May 18, 2022 Clovis Police are asking for help in identifying a “porch pirate” who is stealing packages from doorsteps in the Clovis/Herndon area. The “porch pirate” was spotted on video wearing a mask and hat. 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.
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58-year-old Richard Bradberry of Clovis has been convicted on all eight counts of sexual assault on four minors under the age of 16.
Sexual Assault Suspect Convicted Clovis Roundup Staff
acts with a child under the age of 14, oral copulation, sexual assault with someone at least 10 years younger than the suspect, and June 1, 2022 - A jury at the Fresno Coun- criminal enhancements. Bradberry will be sentenced on June 28 ty Superior Court, has found 58-year-old and could face at least 65 years in state prisRichard Bradberry of Clovis, guilty on all on. eight charges of sexual assault. If you or anyone is in an abusive relaIn July 2019, Clovis Police detectives arrested Bradberry at his apartment in the Bar- tionship, or the victim of domestic or sexual stow and Villa area after discovering multiple abuse, please Clovis PD at (559) 324-2800. The Marjaree Mason Center in Fresno is sexual assaults had occurred at or near his apartment. There were a total of four victims, also a trusted resource, and they are available anytime at (559) 233-HELP. all male juveniles under the age of 16. The charges include: Lewd and lascivious @ClovisRoundup
