Michael Allen Fontes Convicted in 1997 Attempted Murder, Rape Case

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Kern

Michael Allen Fontes Convicted in 1997 Attempted Murder, Rape Case

KERN COUNTY, CA — October 20, 2026 — “This morning, a Kern County jury convicted Michael Allen Fontes, age 53, of the 1997 Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, and Forcible Rape of

Lake

CHP Investigators Renew Appeal for Information in 2023 Shooting Death on SR-29

LOWER LAKE, CA — The California Highway Patrol’s Northern Division Major Crimes Unit is requesting public assistance to resolve an ongoing homicide investigation stemming from a 2023 incident on State

Lake

Police Clear Middletown High School After Investigation Finds Gun Report Unsubstantiated

MIDDLETOWN, CA — An investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office concluded that a report of a firearm on campus at Middletown High School on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, was

Mariposa

Suspect Arrested on Attempted Murder Allegations Following Domestic Violence Incident Involving Gunfire

MARIPOSA COUNTY, CA — A local man was arrested by Mariposa County Sheriff’s deputies on Monday after a domestic violence incident involving gunfire. Law enforcement officers took John Paul Alvarado

Yolo

Woodland Traffic Stop Attempt Leads to Multi-County Pursuit & Arrest of Suspect with Felony Warrant

WOODLAND, CA — A multi-county pursuit ended early Tuesday morning on Oct. 13, 2026, resulting in the arrest of a Berkeley man on felony charges. A Woodland Police officer initially

Marin

Sales Rep in Custody: Allegedly Murdered a Coworker at Northgate Mall

SAN RAFAEL, CA — A 20-year-old Richmond man allegedly murdered a co-worker near the Northgate Dental offices at the Northgate Mall. Justin A. Gutierrez-Navarette has remained in police custody since

Shasta

French Gulch Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Juvenile Victim for Years

FRENCH GULCH, CA — “On August 25, 2026, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office received information about a possible sexual assault involving a juvenile female. During the investigation the suspect was

Humboldt

Eureka Man Wanted in Connection with Alleged Domestic Violence Incident involving Firearm

EUREKA, CA — “On Oct. 19, 2026, at approximately 7:39 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies received a report from a female victim regarding a serious domestic violence incident that had

Mendocino

Ukiah Man Arrested After Report of Fight on Pinoleville Drive

UKIAH, CA — “On 10/17/2026 at approximately 7:30 P.M., Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the 600 block of Pinoleville Drive in Ukiah, CA, for a report of

Kern Los Angeles

Kern County Authorities Seize Nearly 250 Pounds of Meth, Arrest Three in Cross County Drug Trafficking Investigation

LANCASTER, CA — “A narcotics investigation into a Kern County based Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) concluded with the execution of a search warrant in Lancaster, Ca. The operation resulted in