Karen Melrose

Fresno

Assignment Editor at KGPE-TV (Fresno, CA)

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Guns, ammo confiscated following Visalia drive-by shooting

6 days ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Melrose

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An AK-47 style rifle, a .32 caliber handgun, several ammunition magazines, and various rounds of ammunition were found as a result of a search warrant service following a drive-by shooting, Visalia police announced. Saturday night, just after 11:30 p.m., officers were called to the 1000 block of North Enos to investigate a report of a drive-by shooting.
IDENTIFIED: Man dead after vehicle goes into Fresno County canal

2 weeks ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Melrose

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE)- The man who died behind the wheel of the vehicle that went into the Friant-Kern canal Friday night has been identified. Just before 8:30 p.m., the California Highway Patrol says its officers were dispatched to the area of State Route 180, east of Zumwalt Avenue, for a report of a vehicle crash. They say they arrived to find a Honda Accord that had veered off the eastbound lanes of the highway and landed in the canal.
Man found dead after trailer engulfed in Fresno fire

2 weeks ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Melrose

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man believed to be the resident of a trailer was found dead Sunday afternoon after it became engulfed in flames in northwest Fresno, the Fresno Fire Department says. Just after noon, the agency received a call about a house on fire in the 2200 block of Cornelia Avenue, between McKinley and Clinton Avenues. Crews say when they arrived that a neighbor told them a man lived in a trailer inside a shop behind the home.
Investigation underway after pedestrian dies in Fresno collision

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Melrose

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A pedestrian, believed to be an unhoused man, died after being struck by a vehicle late Saturday night, the Fresno Police Department says. Officers were dispatched to Blackstone Avenue, near Saginaw Way, around 11:15 p.m., for a report of a collision. Police say they arrived to find a man in the roadway who had been hit by a vehicle and was suffering from serious injuries. He died at the scene.
Bicyclist killed, driver sought in Visalia hit-and-run: VPD

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Melrose

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A bicyclist was struck and killed Saturday night, leaving law enforcement to track down the driver of the vehicle who struck him before leaving the scene, Visalia police say. A traffic collision was reported on Akers Street, just south of Judy Avenue, around 9:45 p.m.Officers arriving at the scene say they found a bicycle and its injured rider in the roadway, but not the vehicle involved.
Teenager killed in late-night party shooting in Winton, California

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Melrose

WINTON, Calif (KSEE/KGPE) – A late-night party went wrong after 3 teenagers were shot, one of them not surviving their injuries, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office says. Just after midnight Sunday, deputies responded to the 7300 block of Gertrude Avenue, near Lea Court, for a report of several people who had been shot. They say they arrived to find three victims with gunshot wounds scattered around the area.
Man killed in 150 mph muscle car crash in California

1 month ago | newsnationnow.com | Karen Melrose

It isn't known if drugs or alcohol are involved The man was ejected from the car during the crash Attempts were made to save his life, albeit unsuccessfully FRESNO, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE) - A man driving at speeds estimated up to 150 miles per hour rolled his muscle car off the freeway, crashed, and died early Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol says. CHP officers say they observed a Dodge Challenger driving eastbound on Highway 180 just after midnight at speeds approaching 130 mph.
4 people narrowly escape injury following Visalia shooting

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Melrose

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A motorist and three passengers narrowly escaped injury after being shot at late Friday night, Visalia police say. Officers say they heard the sound of several gunshots near their District 1 substation on NW 3rd Avenue, near Strawberry Street, just before midnight. They report that a white Tesla was seen speeding away from the area, and they were able to stop it a short time later. The four people inside told investigators that they’d just been shot at.
Easton stabbing victim shows up at Fresno hospital following car crash

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Melrose

EASTON, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man stabbed at a gas station in Easton arrived at a Fresno hospital Sunday afternoon after also being involved in a car crash, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says. Deputies say they were alerted to a disturbance outside Jack’s Gas at Lincoln and Elm Avenues shortly before noon. It was reported that a group of young men approached a man in the parking lot and a physical altercation broke out.
Man shot twice in chest at Visalia party, deputies say

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Karen Melrose

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE)- A man was sent to the hospital after being shot Saturday night at a party, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says. Just after 9:30 p.m., deputies were called to the 31000 block of Road 148 in a rural area northeast of the city. Reports indicated that someone had been shot, so deputies responded to the location. They say they arrived to find a man suffering from two gunshot wounds to his chest. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.