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Body Found Identified as Clovis West Teacher

Courtesy of CUSD

Clovis West High School teacher Monte Prieto was found deceased near the Nees and Temperance area.

Clovis Roundup Staff

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Thursday, May 26: Police activity was reported at a residence on Nees Ave west of Temperance Ave regarding a body found.

The body was later identified as Clovis West High School teacher Monte Prieto according to the Clovis Police Department.

In a press release from Kelly Avants, Clovis Unified chief communications officer, she stated that Prieto was a “popular and well respected career technical education teacher,” at Clovis West.

Prieto’s tenure teaching students as a career technical education teacher began in 2004 when he started teaching for Clovis Unified, according to the press release.

“The news is heartbreaking to the community of staff, students and parents who know and love Mr. Prieto, and there have been many tears shed today,” Avants said.

Staff, students and parents have been informed of the sudden loss. Clovis Unified also informed students and parents of plans to cover Prieto’s classes for the remainder of the year.

“Our trained response team has already activated the school’s extensive social-emotional support system that is available to students and staff in need following this sudden and sad news,” Avants said.

Clovis police found Prieto when they were responding to activity confined to the property on Nees avenue west of Temperance avenue.

According to the Clovis Police Department detectives and crime scene personnel were on the scene at 3:12 p.m. on Thursday afternoon to investigate the circumstances.

The Fresno County coroner’s office identified 43-year-old Prieto, and as of Friday, May 27, the Clovis Police Department said their detectives are continuing to investigate the cause of Prieto’s death.

CLOVIS CRIME

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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.

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.

Courtesy of Clovis PD

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

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June 1, 2022 - A jury at the Fresno County Superior Court, has found 58-year-old Richard Bradberry of Clovis, guilty on all eight charges of sexual assault.

In July 2019, Clovis Police detectives arrested Bradberry at his apartment in the Barstow and Villa area after discovering multiple sexual assaults had occurred at or near his apartment. There were a total of four victims, all male juveniles under the age of 16.

The charges include: Lewd and lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14, oral copulation, sexual assault with someone at least 10 years younger than the suspect, and criminal enhancements.

Bradberry will be sentenced on June 28 and could face at least 65 years in state prison.

If you or anyone is in an abusive relationship, or the victim of domestic or sexual abuse, please Clovis PD at (559) 324-2800.

The Marjaree Mason Center in Fresno is also a trusted resource, and they are available anytime at (559) 233-HELP.