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Saluting the Fresno County Deputy Sheriffs Central Fish Co. Fresh Fish -Fresh Poultry Groceries Try our restaurant for excellent meals a~ reasonable prices 1535 Kern FRESNO co~r:,d :!:~G" 237-2049 Wmake ?hopping what It'S supposed to be ... a pleasure. OPEN THURSQC>.YS TILL 9PfV1 I1\LM AT ':}1AW Caring for UNITE~JAITHhomeless children throughout the FOUN ,DATIONworld. THE MINISTRY OF REV. AL 1921 EAST BELMONT FRESNO The Sheriff's Review -1991 Editor Gene Hallam Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Personnel Photos . Department Activities Mary Ellen Tabler Richard White THE COVER -The Review salutes Fresno County Sheriffs Department personnel who were call ed to active military duty during the recent Persian Gulf war. Not all of them made it to the com bat zone, but those who didn't either replaced someone who did, or were assigned to a vital duty elsewhere. We're equally proud of all of them. Department assignment is in parentheses. Upper left: US. Navy-TIN 2 Scott Brown, Personnel Activity Support Detachment, Camp Pendleton. (Correctional Officer) Upper right: US. Army-1st. Lieut. Stanley Bayer, C.O. of H.Q. Co., 185th Trans. Bn. Lieut. Bayer holds an award his unit won at last summer's training session at Camp San Luis Obispo. No more recent photo was available. (Deputy Sheriff). I Center left: US. Army-Sgt. lIC Jose Gutierrez, 129th Evacuation Hospital, Desert Storm. (Jail Medical Services.) Center right: Air National Guard-:-S/Sgt. Jose Delgado, Security Police, 144th Interceptor Wing. (Correctional Officer) Lower left: US. Marine Corps-Cpl. Juan Gonzalez, Military Police duty, EI Toro Marine Base. (Correctional Officer) Lower right: US. Army-Sgt. lIC Richard Mellor, 185th Trans. Bn. (Correctional Officer) Published by the Fresno County Sheriffs Department Relief Association. It is forbidden to reprint any portion of this magazine without written consent and expressed permission of the Fresno County Sheriffs Department Relief Association. 9860 S. ZUMWALT AVEIzi REEDLEY [tll'\ COMPLETE ONE STOP REPAIR AND SERVICE • Truck • Bus • Motor Home • Automobile • Radiator • Sales & Service • Damage Free Towing • l.owbed Service DALE'S AUTO & DIESEL INC 24 Hour Service Local and State Wide ,;. LARGE OR SMALL RADIO DISPATCHE ~ _ ~\: WE DO'EM ALL .....,.7""" ..."L638-6874 Production/Advertisi ng Booll Publisl1ers, 1I1c. 1095 N. Van Ness· Fresno, CA 93728 • (209) 486-8100 • 800-762-3711 Director Cindy Garrett Graphic Artist Office Staff Director of Research/ Sales Staff Production Manager _Jeannette Sanders Ruth Daniels/Manager Quality Control Nancy Vernand Cathy Peters laVon Ridenhou r lanette Brooks Ro Yat es Sandy Gibson by 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 1 Kleim Automotive Center Complete Automotive Service Tune-Up • Carburetor • Air Conditioning Complete line of foreign and domestic auto parts ' Free Delivery e We Employ ASE Certified Technicians .. 3135 East Tulare • Fresno, California 233-2684 Cal Custer <, >< Bob Custer Ike 13U3y Bee 3348 W. Mt. Whitney Ave. Riverdale 867-3211 TORBjORN (TOBY) LINDBLAD General Manager [l)@!tl@j!J 300 West Peach Street • P.O. Box 35 Fowler, CA 93625 Bus. 209-834-5375 • FAX 209-834-1406 Support Your Advertisers So nowO"!\' .~nd the Itght n''''",.h,,", h" "nn. She of'he pcr!t.'Ctchiid. Rememberthat But if\Uu look doseh' ,"aU can see how So ..........tch what \OU sa\'. rejection. tear and COnstant humiliation have You donor h3.\"e to lift a hand to hurt your left scars thai h"""c tragically atfcctt:d h~r child. childhood. Tlke time out. Don't Ilk. It outon your kid. 1ft Wri,e: ""lOnal Cum m",," ,i" Pr,,"nIiOn of Ch ild Ahus<. Bo., 2SME. Chicago.IL 606'10 IIIIIIJ !1~lWIII ~~~~~MiII1I11 Its in Our Name .. .Everyday LOW Prices!-----------------------, 8606 S. Mendocino Ave. 209/646-3560 I Parlier, CA 93648 209/888-2410 2 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review Table of Contents 1991 Relief Association Officers . ...... .. ......5 Area 3 . ................ .. ................46 48 50 52 62 65 66 67 83 88 90 92 95 95 105 107 110 .... . .. . .... . .. . .. 113 116 117 120 124 126 In Memoriam ................ .............. 7 Communications ............ .... ...... ..... Adq1inistration .. .. . .. . .... . .. . . . . ... .......8 Uniformed Field Division Reserves .... . .. . . . . Fiscal Services . ... .. . .. ...... . .. ...... .. . ..9 The Labor Camp Mafia .. . . ... . . ... ..._.. . . .. Management Services Unit .. ..... ...... ..... 11 Detective Division ... ................ ...... Jobs Well Done . ...... ......... ...... ...... 13 Paraquat Murders Update . . . . .... ........... A Chat with the Boss . .. . . .... . .... .. ... ... 14 Jail Division . . .. .. .. ... ... . .. . ..... . ...... Administration Division . .. . . .. ... . .. .. . . ... 18 Main Jail ..... .... . .. . ... .. . .. . . .. ....... Personnel . ............. .. ... .. ..... ....... 1 ~ Medical Services '.' ...... .... .. ..... ........ Court Services .. .. .. ... . . . .......... . . . . .. 20 Branch Jail ... .. ... .... ...... ............. Extra Help Bailiffs ............ .. . . ........25 The End ............... . . .. .... . ......... Civil Section ......... . . . . . .. .... . .. . .... . . 26 Presidents ..... .. .... . .. .. .. . ... .. .. ...... Training ................. .. .... . .. . . .....28 Around the County . ........ .. . .. ..... . .... Record Management System ... . . . .. . . .... . .. 29 Police Departments ... ......... .. ... .. . .. . . Records ................. . ... ........ . ... . 30 California State Police . . . ... .. ... . .. .. .. ... Technical Services ..... . .. . ... . ......... . . . 32 Gone Fishin' .. . ....... . . . ........ . ... ... . Crime Lab ............... . . . . . . . .... ......34 News from the California Highway Patrol . . .. Identification Services! Fish and Game Report . . Property and Evidence . . .. .. . ... . . .. .. ... . 35 Listings and Donations . . . . . . ... . .......... Editorial ........ . . .. ... . . ..... .... ... . ...37 Somethings Never Change .. . . .. . . . . . ... . .. Patrol Division .... ............... ...... ...39 Out of the Past ............ ....... ........ Area 1 . .......... .. ......... ............. 40 Former Farmers Get Together . ... . .. .. .. .. . Area 2 . ............................ , .. ...43 Index of Advertisers ..... ... . . .. ..... .. .... SECU RI.TY BY SONITROl" On Behalf of Our Customers and Employees THANK YOU! Sonitrol of Fresno (209) 264-5924 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 3 LAKERIDGE MARINA •PEREZ PACKING, INC. Growers and Shippers CALIFORNIA FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Firebaugh, CaRfornia 30798 E. SUNNYSLOPE ROAD SANGER 787-2506 Bella Frutta P-R Farms -Grower, Packer, Shipper • Locally Grown Almonds From P-R Farms to your home -three generations of f~rming experience means quality you can trust. Buy in ~ny amount, from 1 lb. to large bulk quantities. Great for baking, gifts, or fund raising! 298-8290 Corner of WiDow & Shepherd OPEN SUNDAY·FRIDAY 8:30 a.m.·S:OO p.m. FRESNO ROOFING CO. INC. .. (!,att 1/4. ~We 'tt ~4 ~'-9" RESIDENTIAL-COMMERCIAL Specialist in Mission & Spanish Tile • Government Contracts Invited. Composition Shingles • All Types Built-Up • Membrane & Damp Proofing AUTHORIZED GACO & URETHANE APPLICATORS Free Estimates • No Obligation t; ... 255-8377 -• 4639 E. Harvey Ave. • Fresno Stat. Llcen•• #302777 . BILL JONES Member, California Legislature Thirty-Second Assembly District State Capitol Sacramento 95814 (916) 445-2931 District Office 2929 W. Main, Suite J Visalia, CA 93291 (209) 734-1182 District Office 2497 W. Shaw Suite 106 F Fresno, CA 91711 (209) 224-7833 Paid for and authorized by Bi/l Jones for State Assembly P.O. Box 2636, Visalia, CA 93279. /.0. 1890235 Bi/l Jones, Chairman -A-TRADITION OTTRuST __8ELMONf__ :MEMORIAL PARK in affiliation with _STEPHENS &.BEAN __CHAPEL __ Fresn():'i C()JUplete. C()Jl{'eJlieJlt MeJII()rial f"acili~J' Everything In One Place O)JI{'enieJl<:e. Simplici~J' and Sat'ings 237-6185 201 N. TdlJnan .Il1sl Smtih of Iklmont 4 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review IRresno Eounty Bherifl~ lJepartment Relief Association Officers 1991 R. White President / C. Henson R. Parman F. Day Vice President Recording Secretary Financial Secretary Board oj Directors" J. Ciancetti V. Kasparian lYLES DIVERSIFIED, INC. 1210 W. Olive, Suite A Fresno, CA 93728 • 441-1900 D. Shipman B. Smith M. Tabler " LIBERTY PEST CONTROL FREE ESTIMATES Let Us Liberate You From Pests 1902 E. HOLLAND 224-2600 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 5 t ® 1 t t t ~ _'IL JiIE ~ Congratulations to the Fresno County Deputy Sheriff's for a job well done from ... 410 THORNE A VENUE 268-5651 SECURITY AgRESEARCH DIV. OF AG-QUA FARMING, INC. STEVEN R. RUSCONI President 209/693-4303 SECURITY AG RESEARCH P.O. BOX 877 San Joaquin, California 93660 * KOCHERGEN FARMS Tomatoes Cotton Melon Oranges 523 No. Brawley Fresno, CA 93706 268·9266 Huron Ranch -945·2100 John A. Kochergen Alex Kochergen Serving All Faiths L~ FUNERAL HOME 1605 L Street, Fresno Telephone (209) 266-0666 ~ FUNERAL HOME 308 Pollasky, Clovis / (209) 299-4372 6 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review In Memoriam The Department was fortunate in that no active members passed away in the past year. However, we lost three retired members of the Department, Office Assistant II Joyce Weber, Senior Jail Cook Jimmie Meador, and Fingerprint Expert Delbert Neeley. Also passing was a veteran member of the local law enforcement community, retired Kingsburg Constable Hilmer F. Johanson. To their relatives and friends The Review extense sincere condolences. J. Weber D. Neeley BILL PARRISH CHEVRON Electronic Tune-up & Brake Service Phone 439-4880 5385 N. Blackstone at Barstow Fresno, California J. Meador g~ ~~ MFG. Co. 209/485-2610 MYERS PUMPS Cecil Sanchez -Owner SALES & SERVICE 9232 S. Walnut • Fresno, Calif. 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 7 }ld,,)in istrlititiil S. Magarian Sheriff C. Francone Administrative Secretary R. Souza Assistant Sheriff Field.Operations Bureau J. Swenning Assistant Sheriff Staff Services Bu reau J. Williams Executive Secretary 8 • 1991 • The Sheriff's Review fiscal Services J. Engleman Business Manager M. Eberhardy Accou nt Clerk E. Fong Account Clerk P. Gimbarti Account Clerk T. White Account Clerk J. Rudd Supv. Acct. E:lerk N. Hara Account Clerk L. Marciochi D. Tuck E. Okada Account Clerk Account Clerk Accountant SPARKY ELECTRONICS 2406 North Blackstone at Clinton Avenue I! Fresno, California 93703 Phone (209) 227-2986 WHOLESALE TO ALL INTERIOR CONTRACTORS INSULATION -DRYWALL -ACOUSTICAL LATH & PLASTERING 441-0170 2910 HEATON • FRESNO, CA 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 9 NEW & USED STEEL SUPPLIERS A COMPLETE LINE OF STEEL FOR ALMOST EVERY NEED , HEPPNER IRON & METAL CO. SPECIALIZING IN INDUSTRIAL SCRAP SERVICES DROP-OFF CONTAINERS AVAILABLE No Minimum Charge 237·6677 s. HIGHWAY 88 & S. CHESTNUT AVE. At PG&Ewewear a lot of different hats. I You probably know us as line men, engineers and customer representatives. But in our spare time, we're also volunteers for youth athletic teams, local fire departments, minority youth education programs, senior groups, homeless shelters, and AaNo8!)J(PG~~ c~'" RNK;nt.., &\\1 suicide prevention centers. At PG& E, our employees do more than provide reliable gas and electric service. ~ They give a lot of their own time and attention to the com-I Olllnities they serve. A/yourservice. ~d·~~' U~to:.I;' ~• .;"r.jN.(;RCt<!i()t1 $.AkF~ Cairns Funeral HODle Serving the Area with Dignity for over 55 Years 638-2233 940 F Street Reedley •Orange Cove 10 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review SALUTING THE DEPUTIES FOR YOUR WORK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SEMPER TRUCK LINES, IINC. TRI-S TRUCKING, INC. SEMPER FARMS HAY & GRAIN TERMINAL TELEPHONE 8355 McMULLIN (209) 268-9408 FR ESNO 93706 (209) 846-6606 ManagellJent Services Uriit Grant Management -Inspections -Internal Affairs -Licensing & Permits E. Thompson Sergeant Investigator sadler office supply, inc. office furnishings & supplies Terry Sadler, President 435 W. Shaw Ave. 1721 Van Ness Fresno 224-6550 Fresno 233-8342 KOMOTO DEPARTMENT STORE 1528 KERN FRESNO 268-6502 - JAE'S CLEANERS & TAILORS Laundry Service -Alterations -Reweaving 1325 HAZELWOOD 264-5527 D&R Tire & Automotive Service Center Tires -Brakes Front End Tune-Up Air Condo 901 "MOO Street • Fresno, CA 93721 Phone (209) 266-6060 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 11 R. White lieutenant Supervisor R. Kleinknight Deputy Investigator D. Medina Secretary • • • • • a,IHC. 665-4884 275-0645 373 S. Chowchilla Blvd. P.O. Box 9543 Chowchilla, CA 93610 Fresno, CA 93793 JORGENSEN BATTERIES, INC. * 4740 E. KINGS CANYON ROAD 255-0800 Santi's, Inc. Used Car Sales Quality Auto Repair Domestic & Foreign 1142 F Street Fresno, CA 268-9344 Western Exterminator Company 251-5511 Complete pest and termite control 251-8252 • Safe methods-low costs • TermIte Inspections • Escrow and FHA reports • Termite protection policy • lawn and tree spraying • FumIgation • Induslrial weed control • Residenlial -Induslrtal • Commercial 4714 E. Hedges Fresno I BILL HUNTER BAIL BONDS 5650 E. Garrett Fresno, CA 93727 268-2502 PHIL BLACK Owner -Operator FRESNO CATHOLIC CEMETERIES • 8t. Peter's Cemetery • Holy Cross Cemetery • Calvary Cemetery Raul S. Zaragosa, Superintendent 264 N. Blythe 485-6422 Rancher·s Cotton Oil Manufacturers of Cottonseed Products P.o. Box 2596 • Fresno 209·443·5270 FAX 443-5286 @ FRESNO COUNTY FARM BUREAU The Fresno County Farm Bureau representing 7,000 member families in Fresno County, salutes the Fresno County Sheriff's Department 1274 W. Hedges, Fresno 93728 Phone 237·0263 12 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review Jobs Well Done Sergeant Margaret Mims, Department Public In formation Officer, contributed the following infor mation pertaining to officers who were formally recognized for exceptional performance of their duties. Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year Nominee Sheriff Steve Magarian is pleased to present a Certificate of Appreciation to Senior Deputy Dan Furtney for the nomination of Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year. This certificate is from the Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Planning. Senior Deputy Furtney is being recognized for outstanding and dedicated service for his work in Crime Prevention. Senior Deputy Furtney has worked for the Fresno County Sheriffs Department for 22 years. He is assigned as Crime Prevention Officer and as such, he coordinates crime prevention func tions through 10 Community Service Officers, the Fresno County Sheriffs Neighborhood Watch Association, the Fresno County Farm Bureau and the Rural Crime Prevention Task Force and many other agencies. Senior Deputy Furtney's many ac complishments include: Initiating action resulting in legislation of stiffening penalties for scrap metal thefts; Initiating the "Rural Crime Alert" Program in Fresno County; and Initiating the "Owner Applied Number" (OAN) Program in Fresno County. A. LEVY & J. ZENTNER CO. 10881 S. Englehart Ave .• Reedley, CA 93654 888-2660 BRAKE RELINING • WHEEL BALANCING • WHEEL ALIGNING DRUM TRUEING. TIRE SKIMMING BUD EBERWEIN BRAKE AND WHEEL ALIGNING SERVICE ZARKIS MARTIROSIAN 1559 BROADWAY 268-6359 FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721 Senior Deputy Furtney has personally mark ed over 50,000 items of farm equipment. He is well known and is highly respected in the Fresno County Law Enforcement Agencies and the Fresno County agricultural community as a dedicated and concerned law enforcement and crime prevention officer. Correctional Officer of the Year Award Sheriff Steve Magarian is pleased to annouce that Gary Holt has been selected as the Fresno County Sheriffs Department Correctional Officer of the Year. Officer Holt holds the rank of Correctional Of ficer IV. His selection is the result of a voting pro cess conducted by the Fresno Correctional Of ficers Association. He was chosen by his peers based on his work ethics and professionalism. Correctional Officer Holt has worked for Fresno County Sheriffs Department for eight years as a Special Guard and as a COlTectional Officer. His current assignment is to the Main Detention Facility. He works the 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. shift. Officer Holt is a Roosevelt High School graduate and is currently attending Fresno City College. He was in the Army National Guard and Air National Guard. Officer Holt is the seventh recipient ofthe Cor rectional Officer of the Year Award and will receive a personal plaque along with having his name placed on a perpetual plaque. BIG POTATO MARKET Open Daily 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. 266-5904 6941 S. Elm Ave. • fresno COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS & SERVICE COMPLETE RADIATOR & EXHAUST SERVICE SMOG, BRAKE & LAMP CERTIFICATION Il ~24-HOUR TOWING SERVICE . -~ A.S.E. CERTifiED ~ Collins Garage 315 W. RAILROAD AVE., ORANGE COVE, CA '1N ORANGE COVE SINCE 1958" RAY COLLINS BUS. PH . 626-4535 OWNER 626-7920 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 13 A Chat 'with the Boss As has become our custom, we had an exten sive interview with Sheriff Steve Magarian regar ding the progress and problems of the department and law enforcement in general. The following is a digest of that conversation. REVIEW: Well, Sheriff, it's been a year or so since we've talked at great length. How's everything going? SHERIFF: Quite well, considering the pro blems we can't do anything about. None of them have gone away, but we're doing our best to cope with them. REVIEW: What do you consider the most press ing problem at the moment? SHERIFF: One that is just becoming quite serious, and will continue to get worse, is the fact that the small cities are just now beginning to feel the effects of Proposition 13. For all these years they've been able to keep their heads above water by charging increased fees for certain ser vices and other acts of desperation not available to counties. But they've gone about as far as they can go in that direction. REVIEW: And how will that affect your department? SHERIFF: They're having to cut back on ser vices, including police services, which will make them less able to cooperate with us in operations in which we have a mutual interest. And the worst scenario, of course, is that some may have to disband their police departments. If that hap pens, it will be not only the legal, but also the moral responsibility of the sheriff to provide basic police services within those cities. REVIEW: Will you be able to do it? SHERIFF: Not to the degree it should be done, and I'm deeply concerned about it. REVIEW: Do you see any hope for a solution? SHERIFF: Yes, I'm guardedly optimistic; not for an immediate solution, but one which we hope will become a reality before the situation becomes completely hopeless. REVIEW: What's that? A repeal of Prop. 13? SHERIFF: No, I'm afraid that's too much to hope for, within the forseeable future anyway. This is something within the framework of Prop. 13. REVIEW: Sounds interesting. What is it? SHERIFF: We're studying the feasibility of a county-wide sales tax addition of from one-half to one cent to be used to supplement the regular budgets of the criminal justice agencies operating in the county. 14 • 1991 • The Sheriff's Review REVIEW: Whom do you mean by we? SHERIFF: Everyone concerned. The District Attorney, County Counsel, Fresno City Attorney, the courts, the Deputy Sheriffs Association, the Correctional Officers Association, my manage-' ment staff, and of course the Fresno Police Department and all the other city police depart ments in the county. REVIEW: How far along are you? SHERIFF: As I say, it's merely a feasibility study so far. But we hope to get it on the ballot in either June or November of 1992. REVIEW: A tax increase is always hard to sell. SHERIFF: That's right. Only when the average citizen suddenly needs police service and it isn't readily available does he begin to understand and become sympathetic with our problem. REVIEW: How does the Board of Supervisors feel about it? SHERIFF: There's been no objection to our study, but of course that doesn't mean they'll be willing to spend the money to go all the way. And it will be expensive. Our professional consultant estimates the total cost of putting the measure on the ballot at somewhere between three hundred-fifty and five-hundred thousand dollars. That includes research, preparation, and promotion. REVIEW: Well, if it works, it'll be money well spent. SHERIFF: That's true, but then we'll have another problem. That'll be keeping the Board and the various city councils from saying, "You've ( got the money from the special tax, so you won't e need as much from the regular budget." We hope eto be able to write the measure in such a way as 1:to make clear it is to supplement regular budget funds and not replace them. And ifthe people ape preciate the problem well enough to vote for a tax increase, we hope they'll exert political pressure, if necessary, to ensure that it's spent the way it was intended to be. REVIEW: We hope so too. In the meantime, how does it look budgetwise? SHERIFF: Not too good. Our present budget is being reviewed, and we may have to take a substantial reduction in it. If so, we could see some layoffs, and perhaps we may have to prioritize calls and simply not respond to those of a more minor nature. We've never had to do that so far, but it could happen. REVIEW: How about the good news? If there is any. c Chat with the Boss Continued SHERIFF: Oh, yes, it's not all bad. One major accomplishment of the past year has been the consolidation of our narcotics officers and those ofall the cities in the county into a Fresno County Narcotics Enforcement Team. Our efforts in that direction are now coordinated instead of each agency conducting its own investigations, and sometimes unintentionally stepping on each others' toes. REVJEW: How's it organized? SHERIFF: The team is under the overall com mand of a sheriff's lieutenant. It is composed of three units, Eastside, Westside, and Metropolitan, with a sheriff's sergeant in charge of each. Each unit is responsible for investigations in its own jurisdiction, but their investigations naturally overlap occasionally, and then the effort is coor dinated by the lieutenant. REVIEW: Sounds great, but almost too good to be true. Did you have any trouble selling some of the chiefs on the idea of giving up their in dependence, so to speak, and joining the team? SHERIFF: There was some reluctance at first, but when they saw the tremendous value of all of us working together to solve a common pro blem, most of them became enthusiastic about the idea. We get only limited participation from the Fresno Police Department, in that they haven't contributed any manpower, but they do share information and work with the team. REVIEW: Do the 6thers all contribute manpower? SHERIFF: No, some contribute manpower, others money or equipment. For instance, three east side departments pooled their funds to pur chase a 40 foot double·wide trailer for use as the east side unit headquarters. The west side unit has a rented headquarters facility in a business establishment. REVIEW: Do you think the new set-up will make a significant difference in the war on drugs locally? SHERIFF: I'm very optimistic about it. REVIEW: Any other major projects or ac complishments you'd care to mention? SHERIFF: We have managed to lease-purchase a new Computer Aided Dispatch system to replace the one that has been in operation since 1976. We hope to have it installed and in opera tion this summer sometime. It will enhance both citizen and officer safety by enabling officers to respond to calls quicker. Our next step will be mobile digital terminals, that is, miniature com puter terminals, in the patrol cars. That will cut down on radio traffic by enabling officers in the field to make their own checks with DMV or CII instead of having to radio in the information and having someone in the dispatch center check for them, then radio the results back. The officers will need a bit of special training in their use, but they're not so complicated as to cause pro blems in that regard. REVIEW: How's the jail situation? All that fan cy automated equipment working like it's sup posed to? SHERIFF: Yes, as a matter of fact, it's work ing better than we expected. An inmate manages to cover the lens of a surveillance camera occa· sionally, but there haven't been any major pro blems. Naturally, we still have problems with graffiti on the walls and vandalism to some ofthe equipment to which the inmates must have ac· cess, but that'll be a problem as long as there are jails. REVIEW: I understand there's a new food ser vice program. Instead of the old system where jail cooks ordered the raw materials and under their direction the actual cooking and serving was done by jail trustys, it is now all done by an indepen dent contractor, like a major catering operation? SHERIFF: That's exactly what it is. The food is still prepared in the kitchen of the old jail in ' Courthouse Park, which we now refer to as the annex, for that jail, the new one across the street, and the satellite jail down at the end of M Street. The Branch Jail at Caruthers is a separate opera tion, but it is still a contract job by the same company. REVIEW: How's it working out? SHERIFF: Quite well. There are fewer inmate complaints about food quality, and so far the pro gram has saved us about a million dollars. REVIEW: You mentioned the satellite jail on M Street. As I recall, that was intended as a tem porary facility. Do you plan to abandon it when the building now under construction is completed? SHERIFF: No, we'll probably keep using it in definitely. We use it exclusively for work furlough inmates, and it's ideal for that. Many of them are reasonably respectable citizens in jail for their first and probably only offense, and it is to their and society's advantage to keep them segregated from more hardened offenders. Also, it eliminates the security problem of contraband being smuggl ed in and out that always exists when work . furlough inmates are in the same facility with others. REVIEW: Do you still have the problem with personnel turnover you had at one time?~ 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 15 Chat with the Boss Continued SHERIFF: Not to that degree. As I mentioned earlier, the cities are now feeling the budget crunch, and aren't able to hire so many ofour of ficers. The state Department of Corrections is still a drain on our correctional officer staff because their salaries are so much higher, and that will continue as long as new prisons are being built in this general area. REVIEW: I see everyone is now wearing the new uniform. How is it being accepted? SHERIFF: There was some dissatisfaction at first, but now I think most of the uniformed of ficers take considerable pride in the fact they are all dressed alike, and not in a halfdozen different versions of the previous uniform. Incidentally, we're keeping our Uniform Committee in ex istence, to maintain a continuous review of the situation, study potential alternatives, listen to complaints and suggestions, and so on. REVIEW: Would you care to comment on the recent incident in Los Angeles where a group of officers were video-taped mistreating a person they'd just arrested. SHERIFF: Yes, I'll comment, in this context. The key to preventing such incidents in any agen cy are the sergeants and their perspective of their COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERA TlON -HEATING SALES-SERVICE-INSTALLATION 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 233-9933 '505 N. THESTA, FRESNO, CA 93703 16 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review role in administration of department policy, and how the officers they supervise see them in that regard. No department is going to have an official policy condoning such acts. Therefore, the only way they are likely to happen is ifthe sergeants are regarded by themselves and their subor dinates as more closely allied with their subor dinates than with their superiors. In other words, ifthey are merely team leaders supervising day to-day tasks rather than members of the manage ment team charged with enforcing the policies of the department. If the latter philosophy prevails, then beat officers not only won't dare indulge in such reprehensible conduct, they likely won't be inclined toward it, for they know it won't be tolerated or covered up by their immediate superiors. REVIEW: I notice your sergeants have recent ly been removed from the Deputy Sheriffs Association for bargaining purposes. Will that help orient them more toward management. SHERIFF: I think so, but I have an even more effective plan in the works. I think last year we discussed the formal team building program, wherein unit commanders were encouraged to see t.heir respective operations and their problems in relation to operation and problems of all other units of the department. That has been highly-.. SALWASSER MFG. CO., INC. Melvin Salwasser, President Reedley, Calif. 20075 E. Manning Ave. 638·8484 ] I 1 ] ( ( t ( I s B J: 1: C ), n h a h cl 01 Chat with the Boss Continued successful in getting all units to work together. In the future, sergeants will be included in that program, and that should go a long way toward making them, and their subordinates, feel they are a part of management. REVIEW: We're running out of space, and I may be encroaching on your schedule. Is there anything else of a positive nature you'd like to mention. SHERIFF: Don't worry about my time. I ap-.. preciate this opportunity to have my ideas and plans made public. There is one other thing that has been of great value to us, and that's the Asset Forfeiture Program, whereby we can use cash and other assets confiscated from persons convicted ofdrug violations to purchase equipment. We've obtained several needed items that wouldn't have been available through the normal budget. Some of them are special equipment for the Bomb Disposal Team and the Detective Division, and some new weapons, Ruger mini-14 semi automatic rifles for the Patrol Division. They will provide an extra element of protection for officers in rural areas, who may find themselves in a critical situation with back-up many miles away. REVIEW: And what about future plan? Anything big cooking, other than the sales tax measure? SHERIFF: I guess the biggest thing is the helicopter study. And that's all it is at this point, a study of the feasibility of our obtaining a helicopter. We may never be able to afford the pur chase price, or the operating costs ifwe could buy one. But an organization can't fail to consider ENOCH PACKING CO., INC. RAISINS -DRIED FRUITS DEL REV, CALIFORNIA DALE ELECTRIC, INC. Electrical Contractor COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WIRING * State License No. 378880 HELEN MECARTEA, Owner Shop" Oftlce-1308 Iota Ave., Fresno • 284-1831 possible improvements, no matter how remote, simply because financing isn't possible at the time. Standing still is sliding backwards. We're looking into the possiblilty of federal or state grants, purchase of surplus military craft, that sort of thing. We have no illusions about a large, high-powered craft that could be used in high altitude mountain search and rescue. We'll leave that to the C.R.P. and the military, for the foreseeable future anyway. What we have in mind is a small craft where neither the purchase price nor operating costs would be astronomical; one that would pay for itself by allowing fewer officers to carry out such critical activities as high speed chases, surveillance, and searching for suspects who have fled a scene on foot and are still in the area. REVIEW: Sounds like a good investment. I hope you can swing it. SHERIFF: Our study committee has met with the several counties and cities in the state who have their own helicopters, and the consensus is that they will pay for themselves in manpower savings, more effective overall performance, and enhancement of officer safety. But let me again emphasize it's still only in the feasibility study stage. Our citizens can't expect to see one flying over their neighborhoods any time soon. . REVIEW: Sheriff, you've been quite successful in leading your department to achieve a max imum effort with a minimum of resources, and we have a hunch that one day we'll see that chop per flying over. In the meantime, congratulations on ajob well done, and we thank you for your in terest and time. • RUANNDAIRY MADDOX DAIRY Ed and Doug Maddox Phone 867-4457 7285 W. Davis. Riverdale COMPLIMENTS OF THE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION CREDIT SERVICE BUREAU 442-6900 1991 • The Sheriffs Review. 17 fiHjiiUSitationzIJivision D. Gustafson Captain Division Commander \ .. J. Arceneau G. Gallagher R. Watkins Lieutenant Lieutenant Records Coordinator Let Pay Less fill your next prescription Remember... for Prescrlpflons Phone 276-1655 3790 W. Shields Avenue Fresno, CA 93722 * Phone 251-0371 5638 E. Kings Canyon Fresno, CA 93723 * Phone 224-4902 3131 W. Shaw At Marks Fresno, CA 93642 * Phone 298-1313 730 W. Shaw Clovis, CA 93612 * Phone 227-4001 5156 N. Blackstone Fresno, CA 93710 * Phone 445-0641 1520 N. First Street Fresno, CA 93703 18 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review T. Johnson L. Green Investigator Investigator D. Bustamante Secretary Art's Mercantile 2082 W. Whitesbridge Fresno, CA 93706 442-1995 Saluting the Men and Women of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office PRODUCERS COTTON OIL CO. A DUNAVANT ENTERPRISE, INC. COMPANY K. Gipson M. Sarkisian Secretary Office Assistant PICKER PARTS, INC. Manufacturers of Parts for MechanIcal Cotton PIckers and Rubber Products for Agriculture and Industry 834-1621 7575 E. Manning Ave., Fowler 93625 Compliments of FRED RAU DAIRY, INC. FRED RAU, Owner Danish Creamery PHONES: Office 237·3393 • Res. 266·7511 10255 W. MANNING AVE. FRESNO 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 19 Boort Services J. Johnson J. Bakalian S. Brady Sergeant Deputy Deputy A. Bender Deputy J. Gregory Sergeant E. Costa Deputy D. Chacon Deputy S. Cheney Deputy S. Creighton G. Davenport Deputy Deputy D. Davies Deputy W. Elliott Deputy S. Erwin Deputy B. Evans Deputy ~/~ R. Deleon Deputy M. Flores Deputy l H. Franco Deputy K. Fitzgerald Deputy -E. Garcia Deputy L. Gilstrap Deputy 20 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review G. Green H. Gongora M. Guardado R. Haw R. Hollenbeck Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy . -... /"/ -G. Hill R. Jackson M. Kennedy M. Lancaster J. Mclean Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy D. Martin M. Millson M. Montanez Deputy Deputy Deputy E. Massongill Deputy B. Melkonian Deputy M . Pinkston Deputy L. Pearson R. Peylou ret P. Plitt G. Rodgers Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 21 PARLIER &,. 500 Newmark ~. OPEN DAILY: ~ . 8 am· 9 pm D. T. LOCKE RANCH ~~~- FIREBAUGH - Best Wishes JURA FARMS, INC. PRODUCERS PACKING CORP. o 275·2191 5545 W. Dakota A~e. CALIFORNIA'S FASHION DEPARTMENT STORES FOR OVER 85 YEARS GOTTSCHALKS 110'(' 'If){(I' Sf(11'('.'- FRESNO OFFICE NORTH FRESNO OFFICE 1458 Kern Street 1330 E. Shaw 233-0591 226-7900 SHAW and MARKS OFFICE 3077W. Shaw 229-8501 THE SERVlCE•...THE PEOPLE THE PERFECT UNION BRITZ FERTILIZERS, INC. INSECTICIDES • AQUA AMMONIA & NH3 LIQUID & DRY FERTILIZERS SOIL CONDITIONERS • WEED KILLER Tulare 658-8186 Fresno-Coalinga Road, Five Points 884-2421 Highway 33, Firebaugh 659-2033 Traver 897-5151 Fresno 225-6007 7409 S. Mendocino, Parlier 646-3521 11856 Road 29, Madera 674-0913 12498 11th Ave. Hanford 582-0942 22 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review VanBeurden INSURANCE SE R V I CES . I NC 1600 Draper Street Kingsburg, Calif. 93631 Phone: 897-2975 Providing Quality Insurance Services Since 1934 HOPE MANOR A Health Care Facility Serving Yesterday's Youth Mrs. John F. Einhart, Administrator Mrs. Lucille E. Epperson, Assistant Administrator • Skilled Nursing • Intermediate Care • Residential Care 1665 "M" Street • Fresno, CA (209) 268-5361 E. Robinson Deputy .. JI____ L. Watkins Deputy F. Starks Deputy V. Wisemer Deputy . ComplimenlsOf W. Stumpf Deputy D. White· Deputy D. Tobias Deputy D. Wilcox Deputy S. Vincent Deputy R. Wilhoite Deputy TRI-BORO FRUIT CO., INC. Bel...onl' ~Nursery Wholesale -Retail Phone (209) 255-6860 7730 E. BelDlont • Fresno, Ca. 250050. Fowler Ave., Fresno 486-4141 FRESNO VALVES &CASTINGS, INC. Manufacturers of: IRRIGATION GATES &VALVES Also Brass &Aluminum Castings 834·2511 7736 E. SPRINGFIELD • SELMA, CA 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 23 • VALLEY SEED GROWERS SEED DEPARTMENT BEAN DEPARTMENT 659-2244 • 659-3901 Firebqugh RATHMANN OIL COMPANY GAS • DIESEL • LUBE OILS ~~ Bob Rathmann Ken Rathmann (209) 698·7201 (209) 698·5197 25561 w. Tuft P.O. Box 13 1hmQuili~ CA 93668 PELOIAN RANCHES FRESNO COUNTY _ DERRELL BIDDY Affiliated Recovery Service, Inc. DUE PROCESS SERVICE REPOSSESSIONS & INVESTIGATIONS Serving • Sales Contracts • Chattels Licensed and Bonded Service For Bank and Finance Companies Skip Tracing 4590 N. Bendel • Fresno, CA 93712 • (209) 275·2226 RA 738 Now Serving Kern County 2920 Gibson • Bakersfield, CA 93308 • (805) 322·6371 RA 739 24 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review B & H MARKET Groceries • Meats • Vegetables Beer • Wine 834-5510 11024 S. FOWLER AVE. SELMA Fn •SELMA SHELL SERVICE DAVE'S TOWING DAVID HELM, Owner Phone 896-3268 • Highway 99 & Floral Ave. Selma California 93662 KLEIM AUTOMOTIVE CENTER PARTS SERVICE Complete Auto Service -Tune-up Carburetor -Air Conditioning FREE DELIVERY CAL CUSTER <::::>< BOB CUSTER Phone 233-2684 3135 E. Tulare -Fresno, CA Air Conditioning • Heating Sales & Installation Service on Most Makes & Models 361 N. MINNEWAWA CLOVIS, CA 93612 (209) 299-9201 Contractor's Lic. No. 321299 Extra Jlelp saili]J$ G. Dervishian A. Bolding D. Braham D. Crittendon L. RebaP. Giordano G. Holland G. Rogers F. Stewart E.B. Yancey Building Materials Finished and Rough Lumber Shaver lake, California Patrick O'teary -Manager 841-3337 Shaver Lake California Industrial Rubber Co. Everything That's Rubber Belling -Hose -Clolhlng -Bools -Gloves -Mailing Tubing -Sponge -Buckels -Gaskels -Aprons -Sheels Bell Lace -Splicing & Repair Asbestos & Synlhellc Packing 2728 S. Cherry Ave. 268-7321 BE::KINS MOVING & STORAGE Local and Long Distance Moving & Storage Interstate No Excuse Move Records Management Service -Other Services 301 VAN NESS AVE•• FRESNO • 233-4274 From th. following exchanges only-Firebaugh. Madera. Reedley. Sanger (No Charge) ask operator lor Enterprise 11448 WARRICK ELECTRIC . INC. 1324 W. IOTA ROAD FRESNO 264-4163 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 25 R. Banuelos Sergeant Section Supervisor .. R. Baruti Deputy F. Delgado Deputy G. Lewis Deputy D. Olivares Deputy D. Overstreet Deputy D. Wong Deputy D. Rose Deputy FEDERAL JEWELRY & LOAN, INC~ Since 1919 1902 TULARE STREET • 237-3421 26 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review .SASSANO'S M,ENS WEAR Nationally Advertised Merchandise 448 Pollasky Ave. 299-4430 Oldtown Clovis ~ p R. Smith Process Server T. Cruz Office Asst. III M . Stones Process Server D. Morris Office Asst. III ~;.'.' w~ • P. Stacy Off. Asst. Supr. II T. Morrison Office Asst. III WATSON AG CHEMICALS, INC. Fertilizers. Insecticides. Vineyard Spraying P.O. Box 456 Jerry Watson Caruthers, CA 93609 Res. 864-8631 864-3551 2892 JENSEN AVE. FRESNO, CA 93706 (209) 486-8020 FAX: (209)266-9753 21350 So. LASSEN AVE. FIVE POI NTS, CA 93624 (209) 884-2425 M. Abshere Office Asst. III L. Wright Office Asst. III I. Burnias Office Asst. III L. Aoude Office Asst. II RABB BROS. TRUCKINO, INC. P.o. BOX 736 San Joaquin, California 693-4325 Clovis Funeral Chapel FUNERAL DIRECTORS COMPLETELY NEW FACILITIES AMPLE PARKING DANNY MARTIN 298-7536 1302 CLOVIS AVE. CLOVIS 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 27 R. Craig Deputy J. Blohm Sergeant F. Johnson Deputy F. Burford Deputy .Rangemaster THE ASTRO MOTEL An Easy Route To An Easy Rest 99 North -Off On Clinton Ramp 99 south -Off On Valentine and Dakota FOODLAND MARKrETS OF FRESNO "WHERE SHOPPING IS A PLEASURE" L-__________________________--wlr 28 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review M. Baitx Rangemaster Wayners Liquors LIQUOR WINES IBEER Doug Mathis & Robert Rich. Owner 5~ California St. • Fresno •. i!68·i!319 A Sincere Thank You to the Men and Women of the Fresno County Sheriff's Department from the Michael Giffen Ranch, Inc. Firebaugh, Calif. 93622 • • • • P. Dauer Office Assistant Record Afanagerllent Bjsterll L. Van Meter Deputy J. Tolley Comm. Ser. Off. DAN OLSON ENTERPRISES, INC. 251-6001 * * * 518 N. Highland Ave. Sanger, CA J. Johnson Office Assistant COMPLIMENTS OF ALBERTO URBELZ 867·3210 21434 S. Valentine Riverdale 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 29 \ I' ~ F. Day Records Supervisor J. Garcia M. Haggerty D. Wilson E. Adams S.:.Ipr. Office Asst. Supr. Office Asst. Supr. Office Asst. Office Assistant v. Alaniz Office Assistant G. Aoude S. Ball Office Assistant Office Assistant H. Barker Office Assistant l. Beltran Office Assistant MINKLER CASH STORE GENERAL MERCHANDISE &FEEDS NOW OPEN SUNDA YS SYLVIA ASHCRAFT 18243 E. KINGS CANYON RD .• SANGER. 787-2456 MciLROY EQUIPMENT Mfgr. of Mcilroy Cotton Root Cutter Phone 209-945-2266 Lassen at Tenth • Huron 30 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review B. Bennett Office Assistant C. Chiles Office Assistant M. Leos Office Assistant B. Reitz Office Assistant Z. Bier Office Assistant R. Fullerton Office Assistant N. Metzler Office Assistant L. Rodriguez Office Assistant E. Brauns Office Assistant R. Garza Office Assistant R. Padilla Office Assistant L Stewart Office Assistant M. Burgi Office Assistant G. Harris Office Assistant T. Pallesi Office Assistant D. Stoutingburg Office Assistant M. Chavarria Office Assistant K. Leon Office Assistant B. Petersen Office Assistant F. White Office Assistant 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 31 - Rchnical Services D. Justice Sr. Criminologist Section Supervisor '$ ~"'. ·r'.,)....,.i''j............. '.. 't';· "\ . ~ "::., ", . , . i .,L";"v. J. Duty Criminologist J. Tarver Criminologist We Deliver Ready Mix, Exposed Aggregate, Fishpond Mix & Pump Mix Concrete o Rock 0 Sand 0 Plaster Sand o Piers 0 Topsoil o Sack Ready Mix 0 Parking o Bumpers 0 Monolith Sack Cement "Radio Dispatched" Mon.-Fri. * Sat. Till Noon 11000 N. lanes Fresno 434-3300 32 • 1991 • The Sheriff's Review l. Wiggs Criminologist Alert Bail Bonds Ronald J. Ellis 24-Hour Nationwide Service Bail ServIce Free Confidential Infcnnation p 2113 Men:ed St., Between L and Van Ness Fresno 266-4321 Thchnical Services B. Brown J. Ciancetti S. Creager J. Fox Ident. Technician Ident. Technician Ident. Technician Ident. Technician M. Joseph G. Patterson B. Stones S. Stacey D. Mongelli Ident. Technician Ident. Technician Ident. Technician Photo Technician Office Assistant CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. 209/251-0301 p.o. Box 6139 • Fresno, CA 93703 • Cont. Uc # 113061 COMPLIMENTS OF CLEMENT APIARIES 16240 W. Whitesbridge Kennan 846-9792 FIVE POINTS RANCH, INC. A Family Farming Corporation Ranch Office (209) 884-2312 (209) 884-2391 General Offices P.O. Box 247 • Five Points, Calif. 93624 5683 E. NEBRASKA SELMA 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 33 I • (]rirlle Lab • A. Boudreau Supv. Criminologist Section Supervisor • M. Giberson B. Markham A. Van Der Veer Criminalist Criminalist De Bondt Criminalist , Fresno. Oxygen & Welding Suppliers 3 Locations: 245 M St., Fresno • 233-6684 6101 N. Blackstone, Fresno. 432-9353 2742 Clovis Ave., Clovis • 292-1234 Barnes Welding Supply 3 locations: 2239 E. Main, Visalia • 733-2335 1204 W. Olive, Porterville • 782·1025 39945 Hwy 41, Oakhurst • 683·6223 237-1161 34 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review Identification 8ervicesjPrOperty and Evidence R. Saterstad Sr. Ident. Technician Section Supervisor J. Jackson W. O'Brien Ident. Technician Ident. Technician B. Whitten S. Willeford B. Peachee J. Yamashita Ident. Technician Ident. Technician Office Assistant Office Assistant TNESTA AUTOMOTIVE Compliment. of OTTO HEFLEY, JR. JENSEN & PILEGARD 266-1583 Fresno 1561 N. Thesta • Fresno, Ca. - 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 35 : Haupt Brothers Land Leveling and Laser Planing 846-9722 or 846-8758 Kerman, California THARP'S FARM SUPPLY (209) 659-2054 (209) 659-3997 1285 "N" Street, Firebaugh, California 93622 Bob Tharp (209) 659-1009 CALIFORNIA GROWERS Wholesale-Relail CHRIS TATE 7701 S. Reed Ave. Bus. 638-3055 Reedley, CA 93654 Res. 638-9562 BROWNIE Heavyweight "Mufflers CUSTOM BUILT TAILPIPES 5 Pounds Heavier for Longer Life Locally Owned and Operated Free Estimates * Free Inspection 3316 E. Ventura 237-2081 lucky Bail Bonds 'Professional Services In a Professional Manner' " IRV PEARLSTEIN \ / 268 4646 BARRY PEARLSTEIN wan . -WM. HUELSMAN ../ GREG VIZCARRA "Se Habla Espanol " Close to Jail I~ FREE, CONFIDENTIAL BAIL INFORMATION BONDSMAN ALWAYS ON DUTY -ANY JAIL -NATIONWIDE 24 HOUR COURTEOUS SERVICE 1243 Van Ness Ave. Fresno 93721 (Between Fresno & Merced St.) 36 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review PALACE MEAT CO. 2447 West Church Avenue Fresno·233-1124 Growers, Shippers and Distributors of the "GOLDEN THEAr' BRAND PAPPAS & COMPANY, INC. 655-4282 SALES PHONE: 6554277 P.O. BOX 477 • MENDOTA, CALIFORNIA 93640 VOSBURG ELECTRIC Automotive and Heavy Duty Electric Service & Sales 224 E. Glen • Coalinga, CA 93210 (209) 935-2249 We Rep~ir Any Br~nd of Power Tools. Makil~ Power Tools De~ler. Wallin Funeral Homes Wallin's Fowler Funeral Home 302 East Merced Street Fowler, CA 93625 (209) 834-2531 • Wallin & Son Funeral Home 1524 9th Street Sanger, CA 93657 (209) 875-6555 8J A: e~ of of ty fOl fic fo: SO ar DE br m we it siJ A] po 8ll 8ll ar of RE be ha wi ev wI be Da wi 8< ve m~ vic Editorial Let's Not Jump to Conclusions was forced to reinstate him. Only after he had repeated the offense, and was convicted of a resulting criminal charge, was the department allowed to discharge him. Much was made of the fact results of internal affairs investigations are required by state law to be kept confidential, with the implication that the law is the result of a state-wide conspiracy among elements of the law enforcement profes sion to protect rogue officers from being held responsible for their misconduct. Actually, the law is to protect presumably innocent officers from the stigma of accusations which, consider ing the type of people prone to make such accusa tions, are likely to be completely unfounded. Therefore, if no action is taken pursuant to such an investigation, it can be logically assumed that 'the allegation had no merit. Internal affairs in vestigators are chosen for their integrity and ob jectivity, and their ability to exercise those qualities even if it means severe disapproval by and harsh criticism from their fellow officers. Unfortunately, too many local citizens will regard the newspaper insinuations and innuen dos as gospel truth, and assume that all local of ficers are of the same caliber and have the same tendencies as those depicted on the aforemention ed notorious video tape. That assumption is a long way from the truth; generally, our local of ficers have no such inclinations toward sadism and cruelty; and if some individual officer should lose control and begin to indulge in such reprehensi ble conduct, it wouldn't be tolerated by other of ficers present, and he or she would probably soon be looking for another job. In a situation such as this, nothing is more ap plicable than the old adage, "Don't believe everything you read in the newspaper." SIERRA CUSTOM HOMES I "THE MEN WHO GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT" 7181 E. TOLLHOUSE ROAD 299-6847 CLOVIS The officers involved in the recent video-taped and nationally publicized beating of a man in Los Angeles, after he'd been subdued and handcuff ed, were not just guilty of inexcusable treatment of a prisoner and conduct so unbecoming to an officer ofthe law as to constitute criminal activi ty. They also did great harm, irreparable in the foreseeable future, to the image of their fellow of ficers throughout the nation and to the law en forcement profession in general. Now, every per son to whom force must be applied to effect an arrest, no matter how heinous his crime or how necessary andjustified the force, can allege police brutality and his claim will be believed by too many citizens who, prior to the unfortunate event, would have had no inclination whatsoever to lend it any credibility. The situation is made worse by such irrespon sible journalism as a local newspaper article on April 21, which purported to present an objective portrayal of the incidence of police brutality among officers in the Fresno Police Department and the Fresno County Sheriffs Department. The article contained little in the way of concrete pro of ofany such conduct on the part of local officers. Referring to the only instance in which there had been proof, it did mention that the officer involved had been discharged. Otherwise, it was replete with allegations not s1!PPorted by concrete evidence, speculation, and statements by persons whose credibility is naturally questionable because they were alleged victims, and witnesses naturally biased because of a close relationship with an alleged victim. No mention was made of a case where a department's internal affairs in yt;..".~",~.u,u found the suspect guilty and recom '.u.oo::uu~;u that he be discharged, and at a civil ser hearing on his appeal, the department head Echeveste Farms, Inc. John J. Echeveste >Rancher (209) 659-2292 1465 15th Street Firebaugh, California 93622 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 37 I Compliments of... J&J FARMS FIREBAUGH· 38 • 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • • Many Thanks for Your Protection and Service CHRIS SORENSEN PACKING CO. Parlier 646-2721 JAKE KIZIRIAN LEONARD KIZIRIAN Serving the Community over 40 years Sales & Service APPLIANCES -TV AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES Phone 209/834-2579 9010 So. Elm Ave. Fresno, CA 93706 SERVICE, Inc. Saluting The Fresno County Deputies We Support Our Sheriffs Department Fowler Forrest Products 1989 E. Parlier Fowler, CA 93625 .Jerry Guynes * * * * Saturday Banking. The Royal Treatment. Benk on ,our Local Folk•• Community Owned KINGS RIVER STATE BANK REEDLEY. DINUBA IMmber F.D.I.C. KEEN'S DAY SCHOOL Ages 2 -10 • Piaget Discover Center Security and protection for preschoolers and extended day care with an academic environment. Open 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 2625 E. Shields • Fresno • 229·1458 mes . MUELLER CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY MAC MAGARGEE P.O. Box 128 820 HobliH Ave. Clovis, CA 93613 Phone Re•• (209) 299·0475 (209) 299·3466 BE'EF PACKERS, INC.' , Dennis Roth -Mike Pestorich Fig & North Aves .• P.O. Box 12503 Fresno, CA 93778 • Phone 209/268·5586 Woollf FarminS CO. of California. Inc. California Ualley Land Co•• Inc•. P.O. Box 215 Huron l?atrol llivision R. Pierce Captain Division Commander R. McDonald Lieutenant D. Burk.. S. Tafoyo R. Wiley Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Watch Commander Watch Commander Watch Commander J. Crass T. Klose R. Keith Sergeant Deputy Vehicle Service Boating Unit Boating Unit M. Mims Sergeant Public Info. Off. D. Furtney Deputy Crime Prevention KEARNEY'S MANUFACTURING & K. P. IRON FOUNDRY INC. Fresno -233-2591 E. Vine Ave. & So. Dearing Ave. ADVANCE ELECTRIC CO. Specializing in NEW CONSTRUCTION REMODEUNG -SWIMMING POOLS Licensed Contractor • Free Estimates 1152 E. Paul • 431-1822 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 39 }\rea 1 - G. Burton C. Coffman Lieutenant Sergeant D. Conway Sergeant F. Lopez Sergeant R. Noyes Sergeant W. Prince Sergeant J. Maier Sergeant .Ja... P. Bellefeuille Deputy F. Carvalho Deputy D. Cervantes Deputy J. Coelho Deputy P.O. Box 526 Selma, CA 93662 ~------..... 2965 Golden State Blvd. bulwell Inc. 209/8%-5331 TRUCK AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR BRENT BURWElL Specializing in Caterpillar Diesel Equipment 40 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review ·ACE ALUMINUM CO. ALUMINUM AWNINGS. SIDINGS PATIO COVERS • CAR PORTS 1939 E. Olive Ave., Fresno. 268-3051 & 268-1848 l. Clemens M. Chapman K. Draughon V. Frascona D. Gillis Deputy. Depoty Deputy Deputy Deputy J. Johnson R. Johansen A. Maldonado l. Nilmeier l. Rosander Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy J. Silva E. Tosi J. Tilley F. Maldonado Deputy Deputy Deputy Detective M. Vaughan Deputy W. Palmer Detective F. Martinez l. Gillis R. Hernandez C. Padilla Detective Comm. Ser. Off. Comm. Ser. Off. Comm. Ser. Off. 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 41 JIM'S PLACE LIVE 7 NIGHTS MUSIC A WEEK 430 Clovis AVe. • Clovis • 299-2597 JOE HAYNES CENTRAL VALLEY AUTO Full Service 4669 E. Hedges -Shop A 255-8752 C~fo.Kt Trwck PaW & Sig" Co.. 4227 S. Hiway 99 Phone 233-0690 42 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad Near Yosemite Park Yosemite Mountain-Sugar Pine Railroad Fish Camp • California 93623 • telephone 209/683-7273 • • I.. 50~ FrE (20 FA; ere Compliments ora Friend LONNIE CASE •TRUCKING, INC. 3211 S. Sanger Avenue Sanger ALLBRITlON PLUMBING SERVICE 4630 East Olive Avenue Fresno, CA 93702 456-2890 A. J. WAYTE & SONS Safway Steel Scaffolds CONTRACTOR'S EQUIPMENT Service You Can Rely On 2020 WINERY • FRESNO 255·1831 . STAN ALLES TRANSPORT 1755 N. Jameson Fresno, CA 93722 275-6744 THE "AN DYKE NEWS ~O. Wholesale Distributors or • America's Leading Magazines alld Books V ALLEY TOWING SERVI~E 24 HOUR TOWING Heavy Duty Trucks 1363 N . Hughes 486-3183 Fresno MODERN WELDING COMPANY Manufacturers and Fabricators of STEEL PRODUCTS AND FUEL STORAGE TANKS Ph. 275-9353 4141 N. BRAWLEY AVE. • FRESNO AUTO GLASS INSTALLED Jim'S Body Shop 10623 S_ Frankwood Avenue Reedley, CA 93654 Jim sasaki, Owner Phone 638-1811 FRESNO ORTHOPEDIC CO. 7575 No..Del Mar • Suite 101 Fresno, CA 93710 Phone -431·7045 J\rea 2 R. Avery Sergeant M . Cunningham Sergeant -I. Barrimond Deputy C. Mestas R. Cobbs Lieutenant Sergeant K. Badiali Deputy , G. Elliott 0. Moon G. Bertsch Sergeant Sergeant Deputy K. Carreiro Deputy J. Bewley Deputy •• HOME .. OF PEDA BREAD "M" St~fNCE 1922 " Fresno, CA 93721 485-2700 FAX (209) 485-0173 M. Chapman Deputy m W The Bakery With A Heart Lahvosh & Valley Peda Bread ~ /'-../' "/ A. Fierro Deputy E. Garringer Deputy ED9 S RADIATOR SERUICE Cleaning • Repairing • Recorlng Air Conditioning, Heater & Gas Tank Repairs Heavy Duty Equipment Repairs New Complete G.M. -AIC • Delco Radiators Factory Authorized Warranty Service free Estimates • Pickup & Delivery 340 N. H St. • Fresno 485·6670 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 43 - A. Graham Deputy S. Herzog Deputy R. Hunt Deputy L Malach Deputy D. lopez Deputy S. Meunier Deputy W. Nielsen Deputy -D. Ney Deputy Page Funeral Chapel George and Ella Page Frank Page, Consultant 2014 Arrants at McCall Selma 896-1240 44 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review G. Humann Deputy S. Jarrett Deputy C. little Deputy S. Mathias Deputy J. Morley Deputy D. Perry Deputy "Manufacturers and Distributors of Quality Truck, Trailer and Refuse Equipment" RUCKSTELL CALIFORNIA SALES CO.. INC. R. H. TOWNLEY Mailing Address: Phone (209) 233-3277 P.O. Box 12543 452 W. Yolo Fresno, CA 93778 Fresno,CA 93706 A. Rhodehamel Deputy T. Ronlake Deputy R. Worstein Deputy J. Stuart Detective ... D. Ryan Deputy M. Duenes Detective sa R. Wilson Detective D. Stone Deputy L. Hill Detective A. Baker Comm. Ser. Off. INSURANCE, INC. "SINCE 1957" 245 East Clinton at Palm Fresno. California 93704 209/226-7242 D. Tafoya Deputy H. Townsend Deputy P. Kalpakoff Detective M. Satterberg Detective - R. Rigg Comm. Ser. Off. B. Collins Off. Ass't. II HOMES -COMMERCIAL speCIiJlll lng In HOME PROTECTION SYSTEMS BELL & SILENT ALARM UlTRA...sONIC PHOTO-ELEC TRIC SAFE ALARMS 24-HOUA PAOTECTION SALES -SERVICE -INSl ALLATION OUTRIGH T SALES CCALL? REASONABLE ~-2~ ~~S GARY EDMUNDS Ov~2.4 Years ExpenenOi 127 1 N. WISHON FRESNO 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 45 }\rea 3 G. Ttgh Lieutenant N. Beazley A. Gadd Sergeant Sergeant E. Mee Sergeant J. Rascon Sergeant G. Tagliamonte Sergeant B. Bacchetti Deputy J. Retherford E. Areyano Sergeant Deputy .F. Amparano Deputy P. Baker Deputy T. Barnes Deputy A. Bradshaw Deputy S. Canning Deputy G. Cantrell Deputy M. Deluca Deputy G. Falls Deputy J. Golden Deputy J. Graham Deputy w. Gunn ~eputy 46 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review ·.....,. C. Harkins Deputy • S. Pulliam Deputy J. Vermason Deputy F. Stewart Detective R. Ko Deputy H. Ramirez Deputy C. Waller Deputy M. Trevino Detective E. Mateo Deputy J. Roberts Deputy M. Woodward Deputy N.Arceneau Comm. Ser. Off. A. Montiel Deputy M. Thobe Deputy i' ___ I -.1 T. Phillips Detective D. Howland Comm. Ser. Off. T. O'Brien Deputy M. Toste Deputy l. Rivera Detective S. Pursell Comm. Ser. Off. . 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 47 (30',1'11 unications D. Castleberry Supv. Comm. Disp. R. Hagler Lieutenant Station Commander D. Plumb Comm. Sys. Supv. P. Caporale Sergeant B. Gustafson Supv. Comm. Disp. S. l,a-Ponte-Kirkorian Supv. Comm. Disp. C. Parkinson Supv. Comm. Disp. D. Rosales Supv. Comm. Disp. D. Vargas Supv. Comm. Disp. W. Burns D. DePew C. Gattie Comm. Disp. Spec. Comm. Disp. Spec. Comm. Disp. Spec. E. Graham Comm. Disp. Spec. I S. Heck Comm. Disp. Spec. 2621 FRESNO STREET FRESNO, CA 93721 (209) 237-4747PRINTING WE PRINT SUCCESS STORIES BusinessPrintlng· PhotQcopying . . Robert JollyConstructIOn Co., Inc. (209) 255-0477 4574 EAST CLAY AVENUE _ _ FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93702 48 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review V. Reece Camm. Disp. Spec. T. Myers Comm. Disp. III A. Gumbs Comm. Disp. II B. Horg Comm. Disp. I B. Whitlow Comm. Disp. Spec. M . Sanchez Comm. Disp. III K. Hutchens Comm. Disp. II D. Johnson Comm. Disp. I L. Alaimo Comm. Disp. III J. Stuart Comm. Disp. III T. Islas Comm. Disp. II K. Messenger Comm. Disp. I J. Bailey Comm. Disp. III C. Welch Comm. Disp. III S. Williams Comm. Disp. II D. Williams Comm. Disp. I T. Chacon Comm. Disp. III D. Beltran Comm. Disp. II D. Bryant Comm. Disp. I R. Winters Comm . Disp. I 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 49 llriifOrrlled fleld lJivision Reserves Volunteers The Fresno County Sheriff's Department Patrol Reserve Unit is an active group of volunteers. The Fresno County Sheriff's Department Patrol Divisions main purpose is to support the Patrol Division with sworn law enforcement volunteers. The requirements to be a reserve deputy sheriff are stringent and demanding on a person. A can didate must complete a minimum 146 hours of law enforcement training prior to taking a written ex am, oral interview, background investigation, medical examination, and psychological exam. Once these steps have been completed, the reserve deputy must volunteer at least 200 hours per year to Depart ment service, and attend 40 hours in-service trai'ning each year, to maintain reserve status. The Fresno County Patrol Reserve Unit is comprised of 25 dedicated, hard-working citizens who con tributed almost nine thousand hours of service to the Department and the citizens of Fresno County in 1990. Gary Allen Ross Allen Ken Bowden Don Brittsan Robert Bowden Daniel Boyajian Abdol Eslami Manuel Flores Judy Guardado Thomas Harding leroy Holt Pandher Jagjit 50 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review Kathy lowry Gary Martin 2! 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Later it was prison gangs, made up according to ethnic grouping by white supremists, black, and Hispanic prisoners who assaulted and sometimes killed each other in prison, and occasionally arranged from inside a prison the murder of an enemy on the outside. More recently, media attention has been directed to so-called juvenile gangs, although many members are actually young adults. Like prison gangs, race is a factor in membership eligibility, and the purpose of any gang may range all the way from simply protecting a portion of a city or neighborhood a gang considers its "turf', to con trolling a sophisticated drug distribution system. In spite of repeated efforts on the part of cer tain investigative reporters, efforts almost ludicrous in their approach and humorously pathetic in their futility, no significant connec tion was ever made between organized crime and local law enforcement. Prison gang activity had some effect on local law enforcement's case load for a few years, but not to the extent that it did in counties where prisons housing gang members were situated. While there has been some juvenile gang activity in the Fresno area, it has not yet become the problem it is in Los Angeles and other larger cities. However, about the time reports of Mafia ac tivities in other areas were dominating the news, Fresno County had its own distinctive type of ~ gang activity. Those responsible were generally referred to by local peace officers as the Matthews gang, although most of its members were not sur named Mathews. It was a loosely organized group whose primary activity was supplying prostitutes to farm labor camps, but it also indulged in various types of theft and robbery, victims of the latter crime often being clients of the prostitutes. Their violence didn't run to the driveby shootings so prevalent today; instead they regularly became embroiled in barroom brawls as a form of recrea tion. A more organized and highly popular form of recreation was breeding and fighting gamecocks. When more extreme violence was in volved, it was usually directed at one of their own with whom the perpetrator had had a difference of opinion, or toward one of their girls who had gotten out of line. A story once circulated that 52 • 1991 • 'Fhe Sheriffs Review in one instance two gang members were drink ing in the bar of a seedy hotel in west Fresno, when a client came downstairs to complain that the girl they'd sent up to his room had refused to cooperate after he'd paid her fee. The two went to the room, threw the recalcitrant hooker out the second story window, then calmly walked down, picked her up, and took her away. No one ever knew the extent of her injuries, for even if she was physically able to complain to the police, no doubt she didn't dare. The patriarch of the Matthews gang was an older man named Jim Matthews, who operated a small grocery store in an unincorporated slum area of southwest Fresno. There was never any concrete evidence that old Jim himself was ever involved in any major criminal activity, but he had two sons, Jasper and Jody, who were kingpins in the gang's operations. Jim once told a sheriffs detective who was questioning him about one or both ofhis sons' possible involvement in a theft, "My boys will drink and fight, but they won't lie or steal. They weren't brought up that way." Jim's description of his sons' moral standards was partially correct; they did like to drink and fight. They also liked to lie, steal, rob, kidnap, and, particularly, to live off the earnings of pro stitutes. Jasper once told an undercover detective how the gang recruited their girls. One of them would pick out some naive young girl of lower socioeconomic status and ask her out on a date. He'd then take her to a house where other members of the gang were waiting, and they'd take turns raping her over and over again. After a period of such treatment they'd convince her she'd be killed if she reported the assaults; that she was such damaged goods that no respectable man would ever have anything to do with her; and that she might as well make a good living working for them. There's room for doubt regarding the accuracy of the promise of a good living. Pimps traditional· ly take a major portion of a hooker's earnings, and there's no reason to assume the Matthews gang would have been exceptions to that rule. Although it could never be proven, there were strong indications the girls were kept under con· trol by threats of death, and that such threats were carried out without hesitation whenever it was considered necessary. Clyde Matthews, a relative of Jasper and Jody who may never have been involved in gang activities but was close ~ 1 eno tive the A Ma1 Jan its i one 196 gen COUI lust disr ofn B~ Jod~ tiollJ batt also Afte forc~ ship Wel( degr Pug By Th the~ in Ii murc The detai large plica as tl vestil elu dE utilu previ For a .m., m an( repor at th Avem to th~ a ndf( west: ehes j that 1 Mafia Continued enough to be aware of them, once told a detec tive there were graves of rebellious girls all over the west side of Fresno County. A murder involving several members of the Matthews gang tqok place in the evening of January 31, 1968. An account of the crime and its investigation, written by Sergeant Art Tabler, one of the investigators, was published in the 1969 edition of The Review. We now have a new generation of readers, so we'll reprint that ac/" count, edited slightly to conserve space, to il lustrate the propensity for violence and utter disregard for the sanctity of human life typical of members of the gang. By the time the incident took place, Jasper and Jody were no longer around to direct gang opera tions; Jasper had been killed in an inter-gang gun battle in San Luis Obispo County, an event which also removed Jody from a position of influence. After Jasper's passing, over which local law en forcement shed few tears, the mantle of leader ship seems to have fallen on the shoulders of Weldon Hathcock. Also involved in varying degrees were Weldon's brother Cecil, Jimmy Clay, Pug Healon, and Melvin and Vernon Nixon. HOMOCIDE 1968 By Sgt. Arthur Tabler • 4The year 1968 promIsed to be a bad year for homicide detail when the season was ushered in like the proverbial March lion with six murders during the first five weeks of the year. The fates had pity, however, and allowed the to ease up sufficiently to concentrate a part oftheir time during the year on a com- Ilbcate~ case commonly referred to in the office the the "Hathcock Murder." This one in starting on 31 January, was not con until 26 December and during its course the services of more officers than any handled. For the homicide crew, the case started at 12:20 1 February, when Captain Saum, Com of the Detective Division, telephoned to that a man had been found shot to death the side of Palm Avenue, south of Herndon Detectives Tabler and Christensen drove scene where they met with other officers found the clothed body of a man lying on the side of Palm Avenue approximately 43 in from the pavement. Examination revealed the subject had been shot approximately seven times and that he was still warm to the touch. Between the body and the pavement were tire tracks which indicated that a vehicle had ac celerated and sped south from the scene. Lt. John Belton of the Sheriffs Crime Laboratory took charge of the scene with members of the Identification Bureau while the investigators questioned witnesses in the area. A neighbor reported that he had arrived home from a trip to the coast at approximately 11:45 p.m., and as he gof out of his car he heard what sounded like six or seven shots, but had heard no car or other noise. Other witnesses merely reported finding the body lying along the roadway. Examination of the contents of the victim's wallet identified as being Albert Samuel Owens, 40 years of age, living at 402'h North Fruit Avenue, Fresno. In the wallet, with other papers, was a petition for victim's release from Vacaville State Prison and signed by Donna Orr. The officers secured all information available at the scene arid, after turning the scene over to Lieutenant Belton, returned to the Sheriff's Department to evaluate the information, check records and plan their next move. At approximately 2:30 a.m., 1 February, a report was received that a car possibly contain ing bloodstains had been found burned on Valen tine Avenue, south of West McKinley. Examina tion of this revealed that, though the "blood" was apparently melted plastic from the automobile, the tires matched the tracks found by Owens' body. The vehicle, a 1962 Chrysler sedan, white in color, was reported by Sacramento to be registered to a Earl R. Simons of San Mateo. It was obvious that the car had been "torched"- which supplied the investigators with a new dilemma. Burning a car to destroy evidence is ob vious but this does not destroy the evidence of ownership and the car had not been reported stolen. Burdened with the two acts, the officers began the back-tracking of Owens. First contact was with the owner of the property at 402'h N. Fruit Avenue, who reported that Owens had been released from prison about three months prior to that time and after his release had lived at the Fruit Avenue address with a Donna Wisner. The owner stated that the couple had broken up and Donna Wisner had moved to the home of her mother at 1207 N. Effie, but it was unknown where Owens had been staying. 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 53 FAIR MART Groceries • Meats • Vegetables • Drugs 2334 W. Tahoe • Caruthers 864-3181 'ri'~9 FARMS Cantua Creek, California Joe Marzullo JM Custom Cabinets and Furniture 291-6638 3848 N. Winery Ave. at Dakota • Presno SHAVER LAKE 841-3298 Homelite -Husqvarna -Sales & Service Tom and Wilma Llewellyn LARRY McLEOD FORD LINCOLN-MERCURY FORD. MERCURY. LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MUSTANG • THE NEW THUNDERBIRD AND MORE ... 304 E. 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Box 661 582-0331 TRAVELERS BODY & FENDER WORKS Orval & Jim Minnis, Owners 1861 Broadway at Sacramento, Fresno 266-0561 ] A the sep exc bee avo Jar Stu hor in] sta: bar sel"' hor Ow ble. pro bar 10:· the par tetE WOl A all gen forr cau vesl for wou O'N wit] ima in tl chil tob a yo outf not i mer Bar Dep It arri Mal Tit< T1 bar. bac the sev« the m w Mafia Continued At 4:05 a.m. Donna Wisner was contacted at the Effie Street address and reported that she had separated from Owens because he would drink excessively and beat her. She stated that he had been attempting to contact her but she had been avoiding him and had not seen him since 30 January. She further stated that he owned a Studebaker automobile which was parked at the home of a Barbara Curtis at Fourth and Harvey in Fresno, and that a Barbara Simons who was staying with Curtis owned a white Chrysler. Bar bara Simons' husband was supposed to be in the service. Barbara Curtis was then contacted at her home and told the officers that Mrs. Simons and Owens had gone together but were. having trou ble. Owens had been at her home but left at ap proximately 9:00 p.m. 31 January, and that Bar bara Simons had left with her Chrysler at about 10:45 p.m.--supposedly to go home. Curtis directed the officers to the home of Barbara Simons' parents where it was learned that she had telephoned earlier in the evening to say she would come home--but she had not arrived. At this point it was necessary to concentrate all efforts in locating Barbara Simons and a general broadcast was put out for her pick-up. In formation was too sketchy to conjecture on the cause of Owens being killed but while the in vestigators pondered the problem and searched for more information, hoping Barbara Simons give the answers, Mrs. Enos Shaubach of O'Neals, California, was about to supply them a more serious complication. At approx 8:30 a.m., 1 February, she left her home the foothill area of Madera County to drive her to school. When she arrived at the gate her ranch property, she observed the body of woman lying at the side of the roadway, her gate. Mrs. Shaubach immediately the Madera County Sheriffs Depart- who, remembering the pick-up order for 1I....:h",.,., Simons, notified the Fresno Sheriffs of this new development. Investigators from Fresno were dispatched and at the Madera scene at 10:40 a.m., where officers Jess West, William Helms, and Malesani were contacted. The victim, identified by a photo as being Bar Simons, was found lying fully clothed on her with her feet toward the Shaubach gate on east side of the roadway. She had been shot times through the body and neck. In both Owens murder scene and at the Simons scene empty cartridge cases and bullets from a .45 caliber automatic were recovered from around and under the bodies. At the Simons scene were also obtained tire tracks which did not match those found at the first scene or match tires found on Simons' car. Both scenes were similar and pointed to the same person as being responsible. All evidence was turned over to Lieutenant Belton for processing. By 2:00 p.m. both scenes had been checked, all possible evidence preserved and available infor mation evaluated. Naval authorities had verified ,.. that Simons' husband was still on an aircraft car rier in the Mediterranean, so the prime suspect was eliminated and nothing was in front but the slow, tedious digging for any scrap of information that might lead to a solution of the case. Because of the seriousness of the crimes, additional of ficers were assigned by Captain Saum in check ing on the activities of the victims prior to their deaths. Two names immediately began to be mentioned in connection with Albert Owens; that of Bruce Laverne Wisner and Weldon Lee Hathcock. Donna Wisner, with whom Owens had split up, was a former common-law wife of Bruce Wisner. It was learned that during the early even ing of31 January, Bruce Wisner was with Albert Owens at the Oasis Bar at Kings Canyon and Cedar Avenues, and while there they had fights with a Pug Van Zant and a Hubert Lewis. Wisner reportedly "pistolwhipped" Hubert Lewis with a .45 caliber automatic. Both Catherine and Weldon Hathcock were reported to have been pre sent at the time. Barbara Curtis then admitted that Barbara Simons had been present along with several other persons in her home at approximately 10:00 p.m. on the night of the murders when they received a phone call from Albert Owens who was look ing for Barbara Simons tojoin a party he was at. During the telephone conversation the people also ta'lked with Weldon Hathcock who was with Albert Owens. Curtis reported that Barbara Simons then left her home driving her Chrysler sedan. It was then that the Fresno Bee placed on the streets the story of the crimes in the manner of reporting that endears a paper to the investigators--for the editors not only published an account of the murders but also listed the evidence the officers had located. This dime-a copy criminal-aid information served no legitimate purpose in bringing to the public the information they deserved, but it did alert the suspects to what the officers had found and so enable them to dispose of any evidence still in ..,..... 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 55 , l : : Mafia Continued their possession which might tend to link them to the crime. It backfired in this instance, however, when the suspects disposed of the evidence but kept the newspaper (to be found later by the officers), and then denied knowledge of the murders even though they had the paper. On Friday, 2 February, the first inkling of a break developed when a citizen reported receiv ing the information from sources close to Hathcock that Weldon had gotten into a fight with Albert Owens, during which he had knock ed Owens down with a 045 caliber and stomped him_ The information indicated that both Bruce Wisner and Weldon Hathcock took Owens out and shot him, then shot Barbara Simons because she was a witness. This information was not sufficient to base any overt action on but was of directional value to the investigation. Bruce Wisner was not well-known to the department, but Weldon Hathcock was a familiar name both in the Fresno area and in other parts of California. Then on Saturday, 3 February, the opportunity the officers sought developed. Joe Hamilton, an associate of Hathcock's, through fear of his own safety, turn ed himself in as an eyewitness to portions of the activities on the night of the murders. Joe Hamilton reported that he went to the home of Bruce Wisner at 217 E. Pine Street, where he met Wisner, Cathy and Weldon Hathcock along with Albert Owens. Later Bar bara Simons arrived. The group was drinking and Owens was in a drunken, belligerent mood. . Owens called him a name, because of which he challenged and fought Owens. After knocking Owens down, Hamilton stopped fighting when Owens said he had enough. Then Weldon told him, "That's no way to whip a man;' and struck Owens across the head with a 045 caliber automatic. Hathcock then jumped on Owens' face and stomped him. Wisner dragged Owens into the kitchen, declaring that he didn't want blood on the living room floor, whereupon both he and Hathcock ordered Hamilton from the house. Hamilton said he thought Owens was dead after being struck by Hathcock. The following daYI Hamilton went to the Hathcock home where he found Bruce and Weldon asleep. When they awoke they acted strangely, which frightened him, so he used the excuse of taking Hathcock's son to school to get out of the house. It was determined that both Hathcock and Wisner were still at the Diana Street address. In formation received during the investigation in dicated that they owned two machine guns in ad 56 • 1991 • The Sheriff's Review dition to other weapons. With the expectation that a fight might ensue, a crew was assembled and plans laid for the arrest. At 1:00 a.m. Sunday, 4 February, the house at 4884 N. Diana was surrounded, neighbors warn ed, and the occupants ordered from the dwelling by both a phone call and loudspeaker. Bruce Wisner was the first to surrender, followed by his wife, Carolyn, and then the officers entered the house to arrest Weldon Hathcock, Cathy Hathcock, Paulette Calpito, and Darlene Southerland. The latter two women were known as associates of the Hathcocks throughout the state. A search of the residence turned up, among other items, a .38 caliber Diamondback Colt revolver and a "green streak" final edition ofthe Fresno Bee dated 1 February 1968 giving the story of the murders. All persons arrested avail ed themselved of their Constitutional privileges by refusing to discuss the case. No cars were found at the Hathcock home with tires matching tracks located at the Madera County murder scene. A search warrant was obtained for Bruce Wisner's residence, and during the search several empty cartridge cases and bullets from a 045 caliber weapon were located, along with a list of guns giving their serial numbers that were own ed by Wisner. included was a 045 caliber semi automatic Eagle Mark II 30-shot carbine, which closely resembles a machine gun. Some of the bullets were retrieved from the attic where they lodged after having been fired in the house at an earlier date. On 6 February Robert Meyers, a friend of Wisner's was located and agreed to lead officers to an area in Madera County that had been us ed as a target range by Wisner. This area was on Road 211, three miles above the junction of Road 211 and Road 208. Additional bullets and car· tridge cases from 045 caliber weapons were recovered here by Lt. Belton. Comparison of all bullets and cartridge cases by Lt. Belton developed a rather roundabout tie-in between the group and the crime. The murder weapon in both cases was the same and had also been fired at the target range. Evidence at the range was also the same as had been fired in Wisner's house, though from a different weapon than the murder gun. On 7 February Detective John Stark was sent to Palm Springs, California, to search a house supposedly owned by Weldon Hathcock. While working with officers from the Riverside Coun ty Sheriff's Department, Stark secured identifica,.... tiOl par cas cas tim A Fre WiB he I and colo thel obje ed.J into hap] abo statE Al was recei susp injw note who] pean testif On rnent had h to BaJ north Counl Onl weap car " Fresn ing tc to ex~ unkD< witho throw has to Febru~ squaw Sherifi Sherif) tainSs ty See search Joaqui Comml outline approJG Mafia Continued tion of Weldon Hathcock and Paulette Calpito as participating in a kidnap, robbery, and assault case under investigation by that department, a case in which Hathcock allegedly struck the vic tim with a machine gun. Also, on 6 February, Officer Harry Arnett ofthe Fresno Police Department, who lived near Wisner, reported that on the night of the murder he arrived home between 10:30 and 11:00 p.m., and heard someone open the trunk of a light colored car in the yard of the Wisner home. He then heard grunting and groaning as if a heavy object was being loaded, and the trunk lid clos ed. Arnett listened for a moment and then walked into his house where his wife asked him what was happening. He told her that they were loading a body in the trunk, not realizing how true his statement was. A recurring feeling among witnesses contacted was a fear of reprisal. Numerous reports were received from other agencies indicating that the suspects had been connected with acts of violence in jurisdictions of those agencies. The feeling was not entirely without basis in view of one witness who had been assisting the officers, and then ap peared in court with a new bullet wound--and testifying for the defense. On 21 February the Madera Sheriff's Depart ment reported that a black leather purse which had been identified from contents as belonging to Barbara Simons was found along Highway 41, north of the San Joaquin River in Madera County. One citizen reported he had been told that the weapon used in the crimes was thrown from the car while the suspects were enroute back to after disposing of Simons. It was like hop- to find the proverbial needle in a haystack to find a gun lying in the grass at an location along fifteen miles of roadway knowing whether the gun was actually or how far it may have gone. Anything to be tried once, however, so on Sunday, 25 li'"h..l1<..." 33 members of the sheriff's auxiliary accompanied by officers from the Department and one from the Madera In.A"':"'·~ Department, under the direction of Cap Saum, were transported to the Madera Coun- Scene and the long walk home began. The was concluded at the bridge over the San River when Jerry Raber, of the Sheriff's Squadron, spotted the familiar of a silt-covered .45 caliber automatic in VA»UC."O:::;,lY 9 inches of water. The gun was in good condition and subsequent tests by Lt. Belton established that we had struck paydirt, and the murder weapon had been found. Records of the California State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation reveal ed that the gun had been stolen in a burglary in Hayward, California on 2 December, 1967. A teletype was sent to the Hayward Police Depart ment for any information they might have on the gun and the burglary. A teletype was also sent to the Stratford, Connecticut Police Department, '" requesting that they check with the Eagle Firearms Company in that city in an attempt to trace the Eagle carbine Wisner had listed. An answer revealed it had been sold to Traders Spor ting Goods of San Leandro, California. The San Leandro police reported that store records in dicated the carbine had been sold to a Ted Mason, 2956 Grove Way, Hayward. It was known that a Ted Watson, living at 2956 Grove Way, Castro Valley, California, was a close friend of Bruce Wisner. Sufficient information had been obtained by March 5 and 6 so that at a preliminary hearing on the charge of murder both Bruce Wisner and Weldon Hathcock were held to answer. It was felt there was insufficient evidence to hold Cathy Hathcock andshe was released. No charges had . been filed on Carolyn Wisner, Darlene Southerland or Paulette Calpito, and they had been released shortly after their arrest. On. 20 March officers went to San Leandro where the sale of the Eagle carbine to Ted Wat son was verified, and Watson was interviewed at his home. He at first denied that Bruce Wisner had the carbine, stating he had returned it to the Traders company for repair. He produced a receipt to verify this. When it was pointed out that the serial number of the carbine he returned for repair was not the same as the one he was being questioned about, he became visibly agitated and declared that he was not going to become involved in a double murder. He then produced papers showing that on 3 November 1967 both he and his wife had purchased Eagle carbines for Bruce Wisner, who later reported selling one to Weldon Hathcock. Watson also stated that he had accom panied Wisner to the Madera target range where they had fired the carbines. A second teletype was sent to the Hayward Police Department requesting information on the .45 automatic, and, by a stroke of good fortune, the request was given to Detective Ed Hill. Ed Hill is one of those officers willing to do a little more to help another department; a virtual -+ 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 57 RICH PRODUCTS CORP. Frozen Bread & Pastry 320 "0" Street, Fresno Phone (209) 48a-7492 MECCA BILLIARD SUPPLIES SALES AND SERVICE Pool Tables • Recreational Equipment 237-8393 • 732 Fulton • Fresno MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY COMPANY 2432 S RAILROAD AVE / PO BOX 947 . 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Thorne Ave. • Fresno, CA 93706 (209) 268-4511 • Toll Free (800) 433-6063 FRESNO TRUCK CENTER DISTRIBUTORS OF Freightliner Trucks Sales • Parts • Service 2702 S. East AVe. Fresno 486-4310 Mercedes • Mitsu'bishi Df\TA1~~:1 2350 E. GEUYSBURG UPDATING TOMORROWSUITE B FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93726 209/224-6766 IRELAND MANUFACTURING CO. Specializing in Clear Plastic Sheets Plexiglass Cut to Any Size 2376 Railroad Ave. 233-1857 hu tor He wa ju~ Au nei. Hil Shs int the Me' TJ ton Hay non bees into una his ( fore toFJ MeV; Wisl Apri wife, and ] torn~ pure] and j The the ef baekl witht vedto 7 May staten their 1 case oj 88 the were a when] Oasis 1 lean< Weldon Mafia Continued human dynamo of activity. He was a major fac tor in successfully concluding the investigation. He remembered the burglary in which the gun was taken, and he recalled that there was a juvenile awaiting transfer to the California Youth Authority who used to operate in the neighborhood of the burglary. Further work by Hill turned up one of the suspects, a Timothy Shannon of Hayward, who admitted participating in the burglary, receiving the gun as his part of the loot, and later selling it to a Sherman McVay. McVay is the brother-in-law of Bruce Wisner. The officers, along with Deputy District At torney Oliver Wanger, made another trip to Hayward to contact Shannon and McVay. Shan non appeared to give a statement but McVay became hard to find. He was later found in an intoxicated condition at his home, completely unable to be questioned. The following day, after ' his denial of the information, McVay was arrested for conspiracy and as an accessory and returned to Fresno. At the county jail on Friday, 12 April, McVay requested an interview with Bruce Wisner, which was granted. On Saturday, 13 April, McVay requested an interview with his wife, which was also granted; and then both he and his wife gave statements to the District At torney and investigators that Bruce Wisner had purchased the .45 caliber automatic from them and for Weldon Hatchcock. i The finding of the murder weapon and, through efforts of Detective Ed Hill, the tracing of it through Wisner to Weldon Hathcock, along the slow accumulation of other evidence, pro too much for the Hathcock-Wisner group. On May Bruce Wisner and Cathy Hathcock gave ~""'UI"""'"'' to the District Attorney admitting participation in the murders and, in the ofBruce Wisner, naming Weldon Hathcock the "trigger man." A "lie detector" or polygraph examination con on Bruce Wisner on 17 May verified the of his statement. Information obtained from the statements in that both Cathy and Weldon Hathcock at their home the evening of 31 January Bruce Wisner telephoned them from the bar, stating that he was having some trou and requesting Weldon to bring him a gun. attempted to get him to leave the bar and up at their house, but when Wisner refus Weldon told him he would come to the bar. got the .45 automatic and had Cathy him to the bar. Cathy carried the gun in her purse. Inside, Cathy gave the gun to Bruce, who then became involved in a fight. Weldon took the gun from him and gave it back to Cathy who put it in the car. They got Wisner out of the bar and followed him while he rode his motorcycle to The Rich Cow, another bar on Kings Canyon. Later, Bruce Wisner returned to the Oasis, followed by Cathy and Weldon, and met Albert Owens. Bruce asked the Hathcocks to give Owens a ride and they followed him back to the Pine Street address where the party continued. Later, Joe Hamilton came over and, after a phone call, Barbara Simons arrived. When Simons arrived, she parked at the corner of Palm and Pine and Cathy walked down to meet her and guide her to the house while Weldon stood outside with Eagle carbine to provide protection. The group continued to drink and Hamilton became involved in a fight with Owens, after which Weldon told Hamilton, "That's no way to whip a man," and struck Owens across the head with the .45, knocking him down and then stom ping him. Hamilton was then ordered to leave and, while the two women cleaned up the blood, Bruce and Weldon took Owens, placed him in the trunk of Simons' car, and drove him to the Palm Avenue scene where Weldon shot him. The fact that Simons was unknown to the group sealed her fate. When Hathcock and Wisner returned they told her they were going to a cabin in the hills. With Cathy driving the Hathcock Chevelle sedan, they drove Simons to the Madera County scene where Weldon shot her. The suspects then returned to Fresno and burn ed Simons automobile to conceal any possible evidence. Mter verifying that the Pine Street ad dress was clean, they took their clothes and other items to the Diana Street address where they burned their clothes, shoes, and other in criminating articles. During the ride back to Fresno from Madera County, the gun was thrown in the river and Simons' purse was thrown along the roadway. After their return, Cathy telephoned her brother who picked up the Chevelle and purchas ed new tires for it, burning the ones that had been on it. On the Friday following the murders, Bruce gathered up his weapons and delivered them to Ted Watson, and he and Carolyn Wisner left their children with Sherman McVay. On 10 May, Jimmy Clay, an associate of Weldon requested a meeting with District Attorney Bill Daly. He turned over to Daly a note Weldon had smuggled out of the Jail. In it he directed that -... 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 59 : Mafia Continued two witnesses be secured to testify that neither he nor Cathy had been present at the time ofthe murders. On 15 May Ted Watson was again contacted at his home and turned over to the officers two Eagle carbines left in his safekeeping by Bruce Wisner. He also gave a statement in which he reported that at the time Wisner brought the guns he told Watson about the murders. Trial in the Superior Court of the County of Fresno against Weldon Hathcock commenced 22 July, 1968 on two counts of kidnapping and murder. On 7 August a mistrial was declared and it was reset for a later date. On 24 July, 1968 Bruce Wisner pleaded guilty to one count of murder and on 20 September 1968 was sentenced to life imprisonment. On 14 October, 1968, Hathcock's second trial commenced; and on 31 October he was declared guilty on all counts. After a penalty trial, Hathcock was sentenced to death on 26 December, 1968. Space prevents discussion of much of the work done during the investigation by members ofthe Uniformed Field Division. The Sheriffs Crime Laboratory technicians, and citizens and officers connected with other agencies contributed tremendous effort. All of this hard work and ex pense involved did result in bringing to justice the two persons responsible for these crimes. Because of the notoriety of the persons involved and the brutality in killing an innocent girl whose only provocation was not being a member of the group endangered by her knowledge, con siderable public interest was generated both in the investigation and during the trial. When it was over, the homicide detail was glad to go back to the more routine "who-dun-its." The investigation revealed several interesting facts and incidents that were not pertinent to the case, and therefore were not mentioned by Tabler in his account. It was learned that the gang's pro stitution operations extended south to Imperial County, west to San Luis Obispo County, and north to San Joaquin County. The Riverside County case referred to was one in which Paulette Calpito lured one of her clients, an advertising executive, to a location where he was robbed and beaten by Weldon and Vernon Nixon. One infor mant told of a Nixon girl who had been stabbed in a phone booth in Los Angeles by Weldon. Law enforcement agencies in the area had no record of such an assault. It is unknown whether she 60 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review was a relative of the Nixons associated with the gang, or the term simply meant she worked for a Nixon. In either case, it wouldn't have made any difference to Weldon. The Stockton Police Department had under in vestigation a case where Jimmy Clay had arrang ed a "date" with three men with Cathy Hathcock, Paulette Calpito, and Darlene Southerland. The three were to follow in their car a car containing the three girls and driven by Clay to a location where the romantic interlude was to take place. The prospective clients apparently became suspicious enroute, and turned around. Clay turn ed around and followed them, and he or one of the girls fired a shot at the car, hitting one ofthe men in the back, injuring him badly enough that he required hospitalization. Jimmy Clay was a longtime member of the gang, and may have been involved in the shoot out in San Luis Obispo County, on the opposite side from Weldon, as one informant claimed Clay had shot Weldon in the leg. He said that even though Clay and Weldon were again working together, Weldon still said he would someday "get Clay" for shooting him. Another informant said Weldon has once bragged to her that he had the gun that had killed Jasper Matthews. It was fortunate that who was sleeping with whom at any given time was not pertinent to the investigation, as sorting that out would have been a major project. Cathy said she had first married Weldon, divorced him and married Jimmy Clay, then divorced him and renewed her relationship with Weldon, although this time on a strictly platonic basis. Sometime in 1967 she had lived for a time with Joe Hamilton, in the house on Diana Street owned by Weldon. He and Weldon were apparently on good terms at the time, as Weldon had called him for assistance in getting away from Palm Springs after the incident there. The Donna Orr who had signed the petition re questing Owens' release from Vacaville was ac· tually Donna Wisner, Bruce's former wife. She and Owens had lived together for a time after his release, then he had begun an affair with Bar· bara Simons. Darlene Southerland had once been Darlene Nixon, and she'd received her present name from a "hippie type" doctor she'd inviegled into mar· riage, telling her brother she was going to take all the doctor's money. She used his credit card to rent a new Cadillac used in her professional activities. Sometime during the investigation Bruce and Carolyn, who'd already been identified as his pre -+ s 1 fl h Ie r i w H or a1 bi do th W4 ml it'l bel 1 COl W8; tio ow: bee ace lite it" nO I ed. \\ sU," 42 Mafia Continued sent wife, were married in Captain Saum's office. The wedding was probably motivated more by the fact Carolyn couldn't be forced to testify against him in any subsequent court action than by true love, but it may have been the only legal mar riage among the group. Lieutenant Belton thought that Bruce Wisner was the trigger man in Barbara Simons' murder. He based his opinion on the fact that Weldon is only 5 feet 7 inches, Barbara was 5 feet 4 inches, F and Bruce is 6 feet one inch, and the paths ofthe bullets through her body were definitely in a downward direction. Doubt is cast on Belton's theory by a remark Bruce allegedly made to Weldon as they drove away from the scene of her murder. According to Cathy he said, "Next time it's my turn!' Perhaps Barbara was on her knees begging for her life when she was shot. The Matthews gang wasn't nearly as large, of course, as the Mafia, nor as sophisticated. In one way, however, it may have been a worse organiza tion. The Mafia didn't hesitate to kill any of its own members or anyone else who might have been a threat to their existence. However, at least according to the Godfather movies and other literature purported to be reasonably authentic, it was done in a cold, business-like manner, with no sadism or unnecessary sensationalism involv ed.It would be difficult to find a murder with a TAX AUDIT BUREAU BOO••••PING • INCOM. TAX PHOTOCOPY 617 E. Belmont Ave.• Fresno, CA 93701 Telephone: 485-1441 WALLER INVENTORY SERVICE Markets • Department Store. • Liquor Stare. Hospital Specialties INDUSTRIAL & RETAIL -FREE ESTIMATES 225·5700 -255·5348 .229 E. CLINTON AVE. • FRESNO 93703 HORN PHOTO SH.OP eben * John * Brad 8:30 -6:00 • Mon_ -Fri. 233-8323 69 E. Bel mont combination oflack of provocation and cruel man· ner of commission than that of Albert Owens, or a victim treated with less regard for her dignity as a human being than Barbara Simons. In the context of the gang's need for protection from pro secution, their motive in killing Barbara is understandable. But, according to Cathy, the two men, both in the back seat with Barbara, forced her to orally copulate them enroute to her murder scene. Little has been heard from the old Matthews gang in recent years. Rumor was that after Weldon's arrest and conviction his brother Cecil, Alvin and Vernon Nixon, and a few others tried to keep it in operation, but apparently they lack ed the business acumen of Weldon and his predecessors, Jasper and Jody Matthews. Then, too, farming operations in California have become more mechanized in the past few years, lessen ing the need for large labor camps, and reducing the market for the gang's product. Another factor, of course, is that the gang members have all grown older, just as have the detectives who chased them all over central and southern California a quarter of a century ago, and have probably retired. It is doubtful that any other gang members invested their ill·gotten gains as wisely as did Weldon, who apparently had put a great deal of his loot into real estate. Ifthey had, they might be enjoying better retire ment benefits than the officers. • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 61 lJetective f)ivision K. Hogue Captain Commander A. Cox Lieutenant Ass. Div. Comm. D. Caudle Sergeant Crimes Against Persons J. Amador Detective Crimes Against Persons E. Burk Detective Crimes Against Persons B. Christian Detective Crimes Against Persons J. Flores Detective Crimes Against Persons C & W BODY SHOP DON ASHBROOK, Owner 299-5304 1250 Barstow • Clovis 62 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review F. Ryan Detective Crimes Against Persons J. Souza Detective Crimes Against Persons M. Ybarra Detective Crimes Against Persons BURFORD RANCH Almonds • Cotton • Grapes Kerman, California ttA•I v. a W. Pierce Sergeant Juvenile S. Morrison Detective Juvenile R. Guthrie Detective Misdemeanors l. Lee Detective Juvenile T. 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WHITNEY AVE .• FRESNO of w. ar of kr Rc cu COl ab toe be~ '] by Ca in] wif CUll dea COt whE na'~ resJ A agr~ SUSJ tion ing' Afte whe both enol.l a se~ thus theiz Paraquat Murders Update The 1988 edition of The Review featured a story of a somewhat unique murder investigation, where the weapon used was paraquat, an odorless and tasteless herbicide. The suspect was Steven Catlin, who at one time had been superintendent of the Fresno County garage, and thus was well known to the detectives who worked the case, Robert Johansen and Clifford Little. While cir-,. cumstances surrounding his departure from county service had created considerable doubt about his honesty, several engines, expensive tools, and other items not accounted for, there had been no suspicion that he was capable of murder. That suspicion was first raised in May of 1984, by information furnished by Mrs. Edith Ballew, Catlin's third ex-wife, who called from her home in Kern County. She had heard that Catlin's fifth wife, Glenna, had recently died under cir cumstances very similar to those pertinent to the death of his fourth wife, Joyce, occurring in Kern County in May of 1976. She had been suspicious when Joyce died, and when she heard about Glen na's death, she was convinced Catlin had been r~sponsible for both. After hearing her story Johansen and Little agreed there appeared to be ample gound for her suspicions, and they began a thorough investiga tion into the cause of Glenna's death and, work ing with Kern County officers, the death of Joyce. After several months they had reached a point where they were convinced Catlin had poisoned both women with paraquat, but still lacked enough concrete evidence to arrest him, obtain a search warrant for premises he had used, and thus perhaps find sufficient evidence to prove their case in court. About that time Catlin's mother, Martha, sud denly died in Bakersfield, having suffered symp toms identical to those of the two wives. That pro vided the information they needed, and he was an'ested and questioned. He naturally denied any culpability, but a search of a garage building he'd used at about the time of Glenna's death turned up a dusty container of paraquat. At the time our 1988 story ended, Catlin had been convicted of the murder of Glenna in Fresno County, sentenced to life without parole, and turned over to Kern County for prosecution for the murder of Joyce and his mother. By this time the officers were convinced he had also been responsible for his father's death, occurring several years previously under similar cir cumstances, but because of the time lapse there was no evidence to prosecute him on that possi ble murder. The Kern County trial finally took place last year, with both Johansen and Little as key witnesses. Because of the close relation of the three murders, their investigation had virtually made the case for the Kern County officers. After several weeks of testimony, the trial concluded with a guilty verdict of murder in the first degree on both counts. For Joyce's murder he was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole, it having taken place during a period when a moratorium had been declared on imposition of the death penalty. For his mother's murder he was sentenced to die in the gas chamber. Perhaps the recent decision by the Supreme Court that persons appealing a death sentence must present all their argument at one -time and in a timely manner, instead of dragging out the process for years by raising one point at a time, will hasten the execution of that sentence. Only then will Detectives Johansen and Little be satisfied that justice has prevailed. Highest Quality Valley -Freshness Local Fresh Dairy Products 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 65 Jail IJiviSion • Tom Gattie Captain Division Commander M. Leonardo Carr. Lieutenant Asst. Facility (omm. Main Jail .. T & T ELEcrRIC RFSIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL REWIRING • NEW CONSlRUcnON SERVICE WORK (All TYPES) .. AGRICULTURAL SERVICE MOBll.E HOMES ~ 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE CAll 266-8889 3188 N. MARKS, SUITE 115 • FRESNO, CA 93795 LICENSE # 259649 D. Papagni Carr. Lieutenant Planning and Programs C. D. SIMONIAN INSURANCE AGENCY .. General Insurance Office Phone: 834-5333 127 E. Merced P.O. Box 370 Fowler, California _ 66 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review Main (Jail S. leonardo Carr. lieutenant Watch Commander G. Martin Carr. lieutenant Watch Commander A. Stout Carr. lieutenant Watch Commander --H. Chandler Carr. Sergeant H. Gonzales Carr. Sergeant D. Kurtze Carr. Sergeant W. lang Carr. Sergeant J. Barrie Carr. Sergeant G. Brittan Carr. Sergeant D .. Keil Carr. Sergeant M. Heggen S. Helm Carr. Sergeant Carr. Sergeant " ,.. .~/~~ ,-.. l. leach D. Mills G. Rodgers C. Salinas Carr. Sergeant Carr. Sergeant Carr. Sergeant Carr. Sergeant M. Peterson Carr. Sergeant 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 67 Main ctuil A. Stewart Corr. Sergeant E. Watkins Corr. Sergeant J. Aguirre Corr. Officer B. Akioyame Corr. Officer T. Abshere Corr. Officer G. Alexander Corr. Officer -L. Allen Corr. Officer J. Anaya Corr. Officer J. Antuna Corr. Officer R. Atchley Corr. Officer A. Atondo Corr. Officer D. Aveitia Corr. Officer D. Avila Corr. Officer T. Bardwell K. Becker Corr. Officer Corr. Officer c. Belcher Corr. Officer P. Belmontez Corr. Officer B. Bishop Corr. Officer A. Bojorquez Corr. Officer M. Bolger Corr.Officer 68 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review J. Buffaloe Corr. Officer R. Burdick Corr. Officer _ i ..... R. Briano S. Brown A. Bryant Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer A. Carpio Corr. Officer T. Casey Corr. Officer ~;t~~}t ',JI -~ J. Byrd L. Camplin B. Cardoza Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer G. Contreras Corr. Officer L. Contreras Corr. Officer J. Copher Corr. Officer S. Coelho C. Cooper Corr. Officer Corr. Officer J. Cyran Corr. Officer L. Daluz Corr. Officer M. Davis Corr. Officer W. Davis Corr. Officer M. Crum Corr. Officer 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 69 M. Dawson M. Demes S. Dominguez R. Egbuziem L. Elliott Carr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer J. Estes Corr. Officer F. Everitt Carr. Officer G. Fitzjarrell Corr. Officer R. Flickinger Corr. Officer C. Flores Corr. Officer K. Fox Corr. Officer G. Frutoz Corr. Officer H. Gann Carr. Officer M. Garcia Corr. Officer R. Gonzales Corr. Officer J. Gonzalez Corr. Officer J. Goodlett Corr. Officer T. Goss Corr. Officer .•. -. ...--..... D. Graves Corr. Officer M. Grieco Corr. Officer 70 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review , , I· J. Growden Corr. Officer D. Heibert Corr. Officer ,.\...-.a) ~' , ' D. Hildreth Corr. Officer R. Holmes Corr. Officer J. Gustafson Corr. Officer P. Hemphill Corr. Officer R. Hill Corr. Officer J. Holquin Corr. Officer Main ,Jail D. Hadland Corr. Officer B. Henley Corr. Officer C. Hines Corr. Officer G. Holt Corr. Officer J. Hall Corr. Officer J. Hernandez Corr. Officer - J. Hodges Corr. Officer J. Hubert Corr. Officer J. Haywood Corr. Officer R. Hester Corr. Officer T. Hoffman Corr. Officer 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 71 R. Hunter J. Jacoby J. Jarocki J. Jefferies E. Johansen Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer - H. Johnson M . Johnson M . Jones Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer K. Johnson Corr. Officer T. Jones Corr. Officer F. Keever Corr. Officer R. Lamu nyon Carr. Officer --l. Lara P. Lascano Corr. Officer Corr. Officer J. Leon Corr. Officer G. Lira Corr. Officer M. Lizotte Carr. Officer -.,. J. Lockie G. Lopez J. Lopez Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer 72 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review P. Maguire W. Martens D. Martin K. Martinez P. Martinez Carr. Officer Carr. Officer Carr. Officer Carr. Officer Carr. Officer C. Matts Carr. Officer G. McAlister J. McCannell R. McTeer Carr. Officer Carr. Officer Carr. Officer A. Medina Carr. Officer - D. Meyers Carr. Officer T. Micek Carr. Officer --E. Mendez T. Mendaza Carr. Officer Carr. Officer ,'" L~;--r ..~ J. Mills Carr. Officer M. Mills Carr. Officer S. Maler-Stahl Carr. Officer K. Malle Carr. Officet 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 73 -- -- P. Moore R. Moreno D. Morrison M. Munneke R. Murray Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer K. Neefe L. Nichols P. Niedhamer C. Obeso M. Olague Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer A.Omachi N. Ozuna P. Pace D. Pappin M. Parfitt Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer , .., .. ..".'. ' &1.. '....~~' ..... . A. Perez D. Perez K. Peters M. Porter L. Potts Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr.: Officer 74 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review M. Pulliam Corr. Officer D. Ramirez Corr. Officer P. Reyes Corr. Officer S. Quinn Corr. Officer J. Ramirez Corr. Officer G. Riley Corr. Officer R. Rye Corr. Officer D. Quintana Corr. Officer J. Randolph Corr. Officer A. Rodriguez Corr. Officer R. Salas Corr. Officer S. Ramey Corr. Officer K. Rathjens Corr. Officer A. Rodriguez Corr. Officer C. Sanders Corr. Officer C. Ramirez Corr. Officer M. Ratliff Corr. Officer C. Rogers Corr. Officer -P. Santiago Corr. Officer 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 75 - M. Santoyo Corr. Officer - R. Silguero Corr. Officer G. Torres Corr. Officer 76 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review I. Santoyo Corr. Officer F. Satterfield Corr. Officer B. Scroggins Corr. Officer C. Shagena Corr. Officer M . Shepherd Corr. Officer C. Sims Corr. Officer J. Smith Corr. Officer N. Smith Corr. Officer A. Soto Corr. Officer R. Stevens Corr. Officer G. Tatham Corr. Officer S. Thomas Corr. Officer K. Thompson Corr. Officer K. Thyen Corr. Officer T. Torrecillas Corr. Officer R. Torres Corr. Officer R. Vega Corr. Officer c A. Vital L. Washington S. Watkins L. Westlund R. Whittle Corr. Office r Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer A. Ybarra Corr. Officer R. Williams W. Wilson D. Wood Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer S. Wise Corr. Officer R. Zolnay Corr. Officer Y. Abundis Corr. Servo Asst. S. Zapata J. Zuniga Corr. Officer Corr. Officer R. Alonzo Corr. Servo Asst. I. Arzate Corr. Servo Asst. M. Baker Corr. Servo Asst. T. Bagwell Corr. Servo Asst. 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 77 Main (Jail - A. Chavez Corr. Servo Asst. C. Barrimond Corr. Servo Asst. D. Cano Corr. Servo Asst. E. Calderon Corr. Servo Asst. E. Carns Corr. Servo Asst. M. Contreras Corr. Servo Asst. J. Coronado Corr. Servo Asst. G. Davis Corr. Servo Asst. R. Drolshagen Corr. Servo Asst. C. Druessler Corr. Servo Asst. • J. Everitt I. Ezell l. Fane S. Fane A. Flickinger Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. J. Glenn E. Gomez M. Goyne C. Graham M. Gutierrez Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. 78 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review M. Heinze Corr. Servo Asst. ,,- C. L.au ri Corr. Servo Asst. M. Madden Corr. Servo Asst. D. Nelum Corr. Servo Asst. R. Hooks Corr. Servo Asst. A. Lee Corr. Servo Asst. R. Martin Corr. Servo Asst. R. Petree Carr. Servo Asst. Main ,TUil D. House Corr. Servo Asst. V. Lee Corr. Servo Asst. L. Mays Corr. Servo Asst. S. Ramos Corr. Servo Asst. C. Howell Corr. Servo Asst. D. Lopez Corr. Servo Asst. T. McCray Corr. Servo Asst. D. Rodriguez Corr. Servo Asst. \ K. Jiminez Corr. Servo Asst. S. MacDonald Corr. Servo Asst. L.. \~. A. Morales Corr. Servo Asst. G. Saar Corr. Servo Asst. 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 79 Miiill (Iail ...-I / --. M. Storey J. Stroh W. Torrence M. Upton R. Wallace Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. K. Washington N. Welton L. Williams M. Williams Z. Williams Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. J. Wright Corr. Servo Asst. .. -.. '~--' , '· ..··· , '. i-, , ,I;/ ~ , M. Daisy Supr. Stock Clerk M. Ybarra Corr. Servo Asst. N. Escovedo Supr. Stock Clerk M. York Corr. Servo Asst. D. Mercer Supr. Stock Clerk R. Zapata L Zarnik Corr. ·Serv. Asst. Corr. Servo Asst. P. Albert R. Alvarez Stock Clerk Stock Clerk 80 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review -- M. Burgess Stock Clerk R. Hurtado Stock Clerk J. Cain Stock Clerk D. King Stock Clerk M. Cohoe Stock Clerk D. Pierce Stock Clerk B. Flores Stock Clerk ~ J. Renfro Senior Janitor --""'---:-'\ , '" i\.---- D. McFarland C. Tilkes L. Wiley Janitor Rec. Therapist Inmate Servo Coordinator I -Phone (209) 299-6484 Eastside Mobile Locksmith Professional Security Consultant EMERGENCY OPENINGS • KEYS MADE lOCKS REPAIRED • SAfE'S SERVICE JIM TOLLE 22270 Watts Valley Road Bonded Locksmith Sanger, Califorina 93657 Our Best Wishes to the Officers. Two-Way Fruit Stand 112 W. California • Fresno 266-3743 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 81 RED TRIANGLE OIL CO. 2809 S. Chestnut, Fresno 485-4320 ACORN EQUIPMENT RENTAL NORTH FRESNO'S RENTAL YARD Tractors -Loaders -Fork Lift Trucks Mixers Lawn and Garden Equipment Trailers 4470 N. Blackstone. Fresno, CA 93726 Phone 222-3091 STAIGER CONSTRUCTION CO. PHONE 275-2269 P.O. BOX 9811 IFRESNO, CALIF. 93794 SIMONIAN FRUIT COMPANY P.o. Box 340 FOwler. California 93625 Telephone (209) 834-5921 W. S. EMERIAN TRUCKING GENERAL COMMODITIES STATEWIDE 485-9520 2693 S. CHESTNUT FRESNO 'DeMCO SUPP..cy. 9KC. ~,Ofiiiu. Cncpufet SafItIIia 5683 e. fewcfaUt Way fwJCe. CA 931fT 291-2576 LASSEN MARKET GROCERIES -MEAT Open Daily 9:00 A.M. 'til 8:00 P.M. 20913 S. Lassen * 884-2451 * Five Points FRESNO PAPER BOX CO., INC. Manufacturers of Folding Cartons Ole Cutting Jobbers of Stock Corrugated Cases 2192 S. Railroad Ave. • Fresno. 485-9120 MELODY FOOD MARKET Complete Grocery Une 275-3033 5149 W. SHAW. FRESNO Compliments of COBB INVESTMENT CO. 485-3270 922 N. Van Ness Fresno, California 93728 RASMUSSEN AUTO REPAIR COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 1023 N. Maple Fresno 251·0669 ARROW ELECTRIC MOTOR, INC. Clarence Kragh Larry Kragh President Vice-President 645 Broadway. Fresno. California. Z66·0104 Uncle Tom·s Liquor Store Magazines • Cigars • Lottery Race Forms • Sportman's Supplies 3081 E. Tulare Street 264-3908 SAMS of "oono Luggage. Leather Goods. Gifts Re-Nu-AII Shoe & Luggage Repair Service DOWNTOWN, 1017 Fulton Mall. Fresno CA 93721 • 233-0825 NORTH, 4665 N. Blackstone. Fresno. CA 93726 • 224-0742 82 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review Medical Services J. Aguirre L. Bethel R.N. R.N. R. Smith, M.D. Jail Physician J. Schoonmaker, R.N. R. Cavagnaro, R.N. Division Manager Head Nurse W. Carroll J. Clemente R.N. R.N. S. Crosby P. Falke M. Gipe R. Graves R.N. R.N. R.N. R.N. K. Bird, M.D. L. Camanga, M.D. Medical Director Jail Physician R. Stain, M.D. G. Parmely, D.D.s. Jail Physician Jail Denist M. Brown R.N. K. Farr R.N. 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 83 SHERWOOD FOREST GOLF (LUB 18 HOLE PU8L1C GOLF COURSE Driving Range • Cart Rental Pro Shop (Men's and Ladies' Sports Weor) Open 7 Days • P.G.A. Teaching Pros • Snack Bar 1 MILE NORTH OF KINGS CANYON RD. ON FRANKWOOD 79 N. Frankwood, Songer 787-2611 VIM CUSTOM BOAT TRAILERS, 486-0410 5200 S. PEACH • FRESNO S.P.S.P., Inc. Specialists In High Risk Insurance 922 N. VAN NESS FRESNO, CA 93728 485-3270 Established in 1936 NONINI'S WINERY NONNS SRECT WINES Open 8 -12 • 1-5 pm Closed Sunday & Holidays -Tours by Appointment 2640 N. Dickesnon • 275·1936 LARSEN-RATTO CONSTRUCTION CO. 237~183 1901 E. HEDGES • FRESNO TINKLER MISSION CHAPEL -Funeral Directors Central Valley Crematory ~~, ()fWr4Id 475 North Broadway -Fresno, CA 209-233-2101 PARADISE LIQUOR Open 6 Days a Week and Evenings 4674 N. Blackstone 222·8159 Closed Sundays PUMA CONSTRUCTI'ON COu INC. State Contractors License No. 366483 275·6100 -4387 w. SANTA ANA • FRESNO 93722 VINCENT GANDUGLIA TRUCKING 251-7101 4746 E. FLORENCE Saluting Our Fresno County Deputy Sheriff's The Allen Farming Coalinga GARRY PACKING, INC. Holiday GIll Paclragad Dried Fruit 112721. CennI AIIInue Del RIy -.aM128 LAS DELTAS GROCERY 81en Ven/doa Am/gos GENERAL MERCHANDISE • COLD DRINKS 2773 38578 W. SHAW FIREBAUGH DON'S MARKET 884-2404 FIVE POINTS P.O. BOX 186, 93624 Coutts.yof VALLEY FENCE CO. 299-0451 4565 E. Hemdon • Clovis 84 • 1991 • The Sherift's Review J. Gutierrez R.N. P. Navarro R.N. w. Rost R.N. L. Amarillas L.Y.N. Medical Services M. Kennedy R.N. B. Nelson R.N. S. Ryland R.N. C. Block LV.N. A. Lewis R.N. D. Norris R.N. C. Saldana R.N. D. Campbell L.V.N. M. lewis R.N. C. Parmely R.N. J. Tengstedt R.N. J. Derr L.V.N. s. Medrano R.N. M. Raines R.N. If , B. Valenzuela R.N. J. Fordyce L.Y.N. 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 85 Medical Services B. Hawkins LY.N. • M. Heatley l.V.N. D. Holm LY.N. ...., F. Huerta l.V.N. V. Locke L.V.N. S. McCuHough LY.N . T. Moulton l.V.N. R. Okamoto LY.N. K. Pines L.V.N. N. Stenroos L.V.N. J. Wasson·Mahaffey l.V,N. B. Ward Nurse Pract. K. Stewart P.A. l. Strong D. Turner l.V.N. P.A. FRESNO GLASS CO. AUTO GLASS -WINDOW & PLATE MIRRORS -TABLETOPS -Free E.tlmat•• Warehouse Distributors"IfIt's Glass, We Have ItI" Since 1904 New Locatio.:3605 E. Tulare, Fresno Specialized Parts & Service-Auto· Truck· Tractor· Boat 1740 Van Ness Phone 485-0330 Fresno2fi8.6.131 86 • 1991 • The Sheriff's Review iWedical Services J. Stuart, LPT D. Ray, R.N. D. Calzacorta, LPT 0. Brooks, LPT A. Johnson, LPT Clinical Supv. Mental Health Lead Person Mental Health Mental Health Mental Health Mental Health J. Perry, LPT Mental Health L. Pu rkey, LPT Mental Health • •.....~ '. ~ . • I .,', •',t~'I,:", I • ,'., 1'1,',.'!• ' \ I ' ~' .il.U h.dLU B. Trimmer J. Bosquez T. Cartozian Supv. Office. Asst. Office Assistant Office Assistant C. Clark Office Assistant K. Plann Office Assistant ATTARIAN ORIENTAL RUGS Persian -Chinese -Indian Hand-Crafted Rugs ALSO Custom Area Rugs -Any Size -Any Color CLOSED SATURDAY 1496 N. HUGHES PH. 237-0732 J. Nixon Office Assistant P. Watson Office Assistant C. Jackson Housekeeper Lloyd's AUT'OWERKSTATT Specializing in Repair of All German Cars & Datsun-Toyota 237-5924 & 237-0477 1426 N. BLACKSTONE AVE. FRESNO 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 87 F. Gomez G. Johnson M. Bagwell L. Bowman E. Brown Corr. Lieutenant Corr. Sergeant Corr. Officer Corr. Officer Corr. Officer J. Delgado Corr. Officer J. Esparza Corr. Officer A. Gonzalez Corr. Officer R. Goodrich Corr. Officer T. Hall Corr. Officer B. Hancock Corr. Officer B. Harris Corr. Officer C. Henkle Corr. Officer J. Ishimoto Corr. Officer • R. Jackson Corr. Officer LAMONA SERVICE CENTER, INC. Complete Automotive Repair -24 Hour Towing Auto Parts -Machine Shop 237-9159 1316 N. First Fresno 88 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review WILLIAM VERBURG DAIRY Producer of Danish Creamery Assn. Products 264-4579 2474 S. Brawley Ave. Fresno L. Madarang Corr. Officer V. Sullivan Corr. Officer .~.-'/ V. McGill Corr. Officer W. Yervan Corr. Officer Locally Owned and Operated GRUMBLES S FOOD MARKET and LIQUOR • Gene Grumbles Irma Grumbles Owners/Operators 2521 Whitson Selma, CA 93662 896-2125 Open 7 Days a Week -.........,.... M. Mendoza Corr. Officer T. Ashmore Rec. Therapist H. Shumate Corr. Officer F. Dodd Stock Clerk A. Stones Corr. Officer D. Guerra Laundry Supv. DISP'LAY ADVERTISING, INC. DECAL TRANSFERS METAL SIGNS TRUCK SIGNS SCOTCHLITE SIGNS PLASTIC SIGNS PLASTIC PRINTING NUMBERS LETTERS 266·0231 1837 VAN NESS AVE. 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 89 : The End The words comprising the title usually appear at the conclusion of a story rather than at the beginning. We reverse the procedure here to em phasize the sincere regret with which we must inform our readers that this will be the final edi tion of The Sheriffs Review, at least as publish ed under the auspices of the Fresno County Sheriff's Department Employees Relief Associa tion. The primary factor in the decision to cease publication is that we are no longer able to operate at a profit sufficient to accomplish our purpose, that is, to subsidize a basic life insurance program for our members. There are several reasons for that unfortunate situation, the most significant one being the operations and the tactics of other organizations. Revenue from our advertising sales has been, of course, the lifeblood of our organization. We have made it a fir m policy to solicit sales in a profes sional, businesslike manner, without exerting any pressure based on the fact we are affiliated with law enforce ment, and the implication that a purchase might result in more favorable treat ment by law enforcement or that declining to pur chase might have the opposite effect. Nor have we attempted to play on the sympathy of prospec tive clients by portraying law enforcement officers as worthy of charity because of low salaries, or of special consideration because of the possibly hazardous nature oftheir duties. To ensure that those principles would be understood and adhered to, we have always had our advertising solicita tion handled by persons who are not law enforce ment officers, and have insisted that they not do or say anything that would give the prospective client the impression they were officers. Furthermore, we have done our best to present that advertising in a professional manner, in a publication with maximum reader appeal, so that our clients could feel they were making a wor thwhile investment from their advertising budgets, and not simply contributing to a cause, no matter how worthy. In that attempt we feel we have succeeded quite well. Unfortunately, many organizations similar to ours don't operate with the same sense of ethics. They not only resort t o undue pressure in sell ing their advertising or soliciting contributions, but also sometimes misrepresent themselves. We've heard of occasions when solicitors of adver tising for other law enforcement affiliated publications have carried wit h them copies of The 90 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review Sheriffs Review, and implied to the prospective client that he was being asked to purchase adver tising in our publication. While we appreciate tne compliment, it doesn't do our sales any good, and it is quite confusing when our agent later con tacts the client and is told he has already pur chased an ad for The Review. Some organizations affiliated with law enforce ment agencies hire professional telephone solicitors to call business people and private citizens to solicit funds for whatever cause they are sponsoring. Such callers at least strongly im ply they are law enforcement officers and that all of the funds will be used for a worthy cause related to law enforcement. Usually, not only do the callers have no connection with law enforce ment except for their contracts to handle the solicitation, but a significant percentage of the funds solicited go to the soliciting firm. In some instances a law enforcement affiliated organization will lend its name to some promo tion such as a circus or sporting event, in ex change for a percentage ofthe proceeds. The pro moter will then sell tickets under the name of the organization, implying the event ' is being staged for the exclusive benefit of the organiza tion, but he will pocket most of the proceeds. While there may not be anything illegal about many such practices, they are certainly misleading, and are unfairly extracting funds from well-meaning and generous citizens who think they are making a contribution only to the law enforcement officers who protect their com munity. The Fresno County Sheriff's Department Employees Relief Association refuses to lower itself to that level, even though that would be the only way we could continue to compete for a fair share of the business community's advertising dollar. Therefore, we have simply decided to go out of business. As of December 31 of this year, our organization will cease to exist. Those who have worked at the often thankless task of directing and managing the affairs of the Association, and we who have devoted so much time and effort to gathering and processing material for The Review, have mixed feelings about the scheduled demise of the organization. We find great satisfaction in the fact we have maintained a worthwhile and honorable organization, and have consistently produced a magazine of which that organization could be pro ud. There is, of course, some feeling of regret that ~ il C t rl tl 0 " 01 III m or hE Sll m at ro an an an ne RE I mf PI'( inf tur Cl( an coIl des sha .." Re y() VA Vi 1-1 The End Continued it must all come to an end, particularly when we consider that the Association is being forced in to oblivion by mattets beyond its control. That regret is tempered, however, by the knowledge that the organization long ago accomplished its original purpose, and that the need for which it was first established no longer exists. The Association was formed in 1956, as a source of funds to provide immediate small loans to members in emergency situations where there might not be time to arrange a conventional bank or personal loan. For instance, one of the first beneficiaries was a member whose mother died suddenly in a midwestern city, and he needed money immediately to fly back to the funeral. Our first fund raising project was a home show at the old Memorial Auditorium. It was not a rousing success, due primarily to the fact it was an arrangement similar to an aforementioned ex ample, wherein we lent our name to the project, and the promoter received most of the profits. The next year, 1957, saw the birth of The Sheriffs Review. It was decided from the beginning that the magazine would be compiled and published in a professional manner, with no undue pressure or influence used to sell advertising. We were for tunate to become associated with Mr. Charles Clough, a local publisher, with whom we made an arrangement whereby his firm would sell and collect for the advertising, handle the layout and design, and arrange for the printing, for a fair share of the proceeds. We had only to furnish the FRANK SANTOS .Dairy FRANLANE HOLSTEINS 867-3849 22419 Elder • Riverdale Reedley 209/638·3551 ~ Fresno 233-8785 . .'l I~ I ToIIFreeE1-800-448-5715 -. ~ 6} @ • <#.. .. .. VALLEY TRUCK WRECKING CO., INC. Used Trucks & Equipment • Used & Rebuilt Parts P.O. Box 669 Vaughn Garabedian Reedley, CA 93654 Larry Garabedian material, ready to be laid out and printed. In the first year or so, Mr. Clough did a great deal more than his contract required, for most of us had only a vague idea of how to prepare written material for publication. He did much of our work for us while we were learning. Mr Clough deserves much of the credit for the phenomenal success of The Review during his years as publisher. That success, plus high interest returns on in vestments, enabled us, by the time law enforce ment salaries had risen to the point that ,,--emergency loan availability was no longer such a critical need, to branch out into the life in surance subsidization program we have been in volved in for several years. Present low interest rates are, of course, anotherfactor in our inabili ty to meet our intended goals. We owe a sincere vote of thanks to our adver tisers for your loyalty and support over the years. Some of you have been with us from the very first issue. We hope all of you have considered your in vestments in our venture worthwhile. We also hope that if The Review is ever revived under the sponsorship of another organization, you will receive the same courteous and professional ser vice we have tried to provide. To our readers we express our deeply felt gratitude. We hope that through our efforts you have gained a better overall understanding of the law enforcement profession and its achievements and problems, and that you have found our presentation to be both educational and enter taining. That has always been our goal in prepar ing the publication, and ifit has been accomplish ed to any significant degree, then we can consider all the time and effort very well spent. • 117 S. 7th Street Phone 834-5373 Fowler, CA 93625 CUSTOM CABINET FEATURING PREFINISHED CABINETS TAD OKAHATA JACK RAMOS Shop Foreman Shop Manager , Guardian Industries COlrp . "Serving The Glass Needs Of The West" 11535 E. Mountain View Kingsburg, CA 93631 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 91 Kenneth Larson 1957 Presidents Fresno County Sheriffs Department Employees Relief Association, . Albert Collins 1958 Gene Predmore 1959 Joe Quick 1960 I Fred Pipkin 1961 Clifford Bryant William Weaver Ed Margosian 1962 1963 1964 Walter Pinion 1965 Robert Kahl Robert Smith leo Clapp 1966 1967 1968 92 • 1991 • The 8heriffs Review Presidents (Continued) Wesley Sarment 1977 Chester Lovgren 1983-1988 Steve Magarian 1974 Mary Ellen Tabler 1978-1980-1989 Carl Henson 1986 Richard White ~ 1975-1981-1984 1985-1990-1991 Charles Alexander 1979 Tom Kerns 1987 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 93 Mark Golden 1970 William Cunningham 1971 -- of ~.1JCalifornia ~j Complete Banking Service Serving Fresno Over 43 Years All Property in Our Possession Completely Insured Against Loss 110 N. Broadway 233-5855 Sanser Nursery 2120 JENSEN • SANGER 875-5581 BERNARDI EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES "Six Generations in Madera County" 40086 Highway 49 (209) 683-3331 Oakhurst, CA 93644·1916 Ferd &Jim (Across from Sierra Meadows Hosp.) HAUDIO T VISUAL H T A V Service • Projection • Sound • Sales0 • Service • Supplies 1759 Fulton, Suite 03 • IP. O. Box 4719 Fresno, CA 93744 (209) 485-5033 Look for The Airplane On The Roof lEX'S USED CARS lEX'S lOWING 24 Hour Towing South Hwy. 41 & Mt. View 12884 So. Elm Ave. • Caruthers, CA 93609 Day (209) 864-8498 • Night (2Q9) 864-8787 sp th 1 tal he He tel Ch dis tUJ rno the too Offic thWE Pa one ( apar hane child delig On RAY BROS. TRANSPORTATION TRUCK BROKERS Suppliers Of frucks for DRIED FRUITS. VEGETABLES • NUTS • SEEDS To All Eastern Destinations 237·4752 1 (800) 742·1817 Toll Free In Ca. 1848 N. Woodson ·0 Fresno KIMMERLE BROS., INC. HYDRAULIC -PNEUMATIC ... SALES AND SERVICE BARRY L. BARISIC RON BLANKINSHIP 337 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721 • (209) 233-1278 VALLEY VWM GARABEDIAN BROS. INC. Welding and MlChlne Works MANUFACTURINIG AND REPAIRING PACKINGHOUSE. FARM 8. SPECIAL MACHINERY Raisin ProcAlesSlna Machinery. Raisin and Prune D~hydrators. mona Mach nery -Parts and supplies 2543 So. Orange Ave .. Fresno. CA 93725 -268·5014 FRESNO PLANING MILL CO. . Established 1908 General Mill Work 233·7218 H &Monterey Saluting the Fresno County Deputy Sheriffs Panoche Farms PFC Farms Firebaugh 659·3941 Armored Transport ® SAM' ALEXANDER DISTRIBUTOR INC. 1939 S. Van Ness 2~8~61~3 PARLIER LUMBER CO. 690 NEWMARK • PARLIER, CA 93648 (209) 646-2822 JOE L. REYNA 94 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review Around the County Only four police departments responded to our request for information regarding their progress or problems this year. That is understandable, considering the common problem of trying to make a minimum budget provide a maximum level of service, leaving little time for non-essential activities. To those who did participate, and to all those who have contributed to our success in past years, we express our sincere thanks, and we deeply regret that since this is the final issue of The Review, we shall not be able to give their future accomplishments the publicity they will no doubt deserve. Fresno Police Department Spreading Christmas Cheer Each year, Fresno Police personnel make a special effort to brighten the holiday season for the community's less fortunate members. For the fifth consecutive year, traffic officers at tached foam rubber reindeer antiers to their helmets and escorted Santa to Valley Children's Hospital. The young patients, some of whom are terminally ill, were treated to a medley of Christmas carols in the cafeteria. Gifts were then distributed, and each child was given an oppor tunity to pose for a photo with Santa on his motorcycle. The other officers circulated through the hospital to leave gifts with children who were too ill to leave their rooms. Patrol personnel in Northwest Fresno dressed oftheir own as Santa, and sent him to several complexes in their policing area. After ng out candy canes to approximately 300 Santa posed for photos with the ......:"'.."0;0... young residents. On the last Saturday before Christmas, Southeast Fresno officers chauffeured their Santa to six different locations where he distributed gifts and posed with children. In addition, three needy families sponsored by Southeast personnel received holiday food baskets and toys for the youngsters. Christmas activities in Southwest Fresno resulted in an unexpected turn of events. In con junction with the West Fresno Boys and Girls Club Prevention Team, Southwest personnel selected three needy families to furnish with food, clothing, toys, and cash. A fourth family was later referred to the officers, and the father ofthe fifth family came to the Southwest dressing station one cold evening requesting assistance. He and Southeast Fresno children receive Christmas gifts. his wife were unemployed illegal immigrants who had fallen upon hard times. In their efforts to help, several Department members became ac quainted with the rest ofthe family. Shortly after Christmas, the mother filed a spousal abuse ~ 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 95 FPD Christmas continued report with the Fresno County Sheriffs Depart ment. The next day, she confided to a Southwest CSO that her violent husband had committed two homicides over a period of six years in Mexico. On the basis of this information, the husband was deported and is being held by Mexican authorities. The wife and children have surviv ed their lengthy ordeal with this explosive in dividual, and hope to stay in this country so the children can continue their education. Ircmical ly, the arrest would not have occurred, had the suspect not asked for assistance from the police. Traffic "Reindeer" arrive at Valley Children's ..... For the past four years, FPD Records person nel have collected and distributed clothing, food, and gifts to needy Fresno families for the holidays. Knowing that many other Department members would be engaging in similar activities, they instead decided to extend support during the 1990 holiday season to local military personnel who wouldn't be home for Christmas. With $400 raised through bake sales and contributions, Records clerks packaged and mailed cookies, writing materials, games, books, puzzles, and toiletries to Saudi Arabia. Several employees' relatives serving in the area were asked to distribute these gifts specifically to those who had no families or very limited contact from the States. Recipients were extremely appreciative for the unexpected packages, and even more thankful that they were remembered by those back home. Although most of the funding required for these activities was provided by Department members, a number of local businesses generously assisted through a variety of contributions. The Fresno Police Department's officers and civilians are 96 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review . .... and transport Santa's gifts to the cafeteria. grateful for the community's support in such wor· thwhile projects, and look forward to continuing their efforts next Christmas. .-. ~ de4 Cal thE ( ne~ gOl tiOl ren tha has in ~ wer " sou a nd a pI Dia Din ing sera Dep pet, And pure one Th Clovis Police Department CPD K-9 officers (L to R) Officer Ron Miniajluk & Eli; Officer Drake Hodge & Bandit; Officer John Palm & Max; Officer Dan Ciavaglia & Apache. Some of the Clovis Police Department's most dedicated employees are working for free. The canines and the volunteers are out there just for the thrill of helping out. Clovis citizens began to see dogs on the street nearly two years ago. Since then, the K9 unit has gone through nine dogs to find the right combina tion of dog and handler. There are four dogs cur rently working. Clovis' K-9 unit is one ofthe few that accepts donations of untrained dogs. This has not only kept the costs down, but has resulted in some interesting backgrounds for the dogs. When the department let it be known that dogs were needed offers came in from many different sources. Some of those were pretty predictable, and others read like Cinderella. For example, Eli, a purebred Rottweiler, was donated by Jerry and Diane Warkentin of Obstagarten Kennels in Dinuba. Max, a German Shepherd, was found liv ing behind an orchard in Visalia, and eating scraps out of a dumpster. Tulare County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Rico and his family donated their pet, Bandit, when they had to move out of town. in an occupation where most of the dogs are breds, Apache's long narrow face shows that of his close relatives was a wolf. The dogs' mainjob is detection, and Clovis' K9s work primarily on leash for better handler con trol. This control minimizes the chance that the dogs will bite someone they shouldn't. For exam ple, last year officers responded to a late night burglary in a local store. They knew the in dividual was still in the store, but couldn't get him or her to come out. One of the dogs went in and tracked down the two burglars, ages nine and ten. They were led out frightened, but unbitten. K9 officers say the public's reaction to the dogs is really about 90 percent psychological. They find that just having the dog in the car barking is all it takes to calm down some suspects. The dogs have the opposite effect on the children of Clovis. All ofthe dogs enjoy being petted, and the kids are ready to please them. It's not unusual to see one of the dogs hanging out of the window of a patrol car surrounded by neighborhood children. Whenever they appear in public, whether at the Neighborhood Watch picnic, a bike rodeo, or just out on duty, the dogs are always a hit with the kids. When not working, the dogs stay in specially constructed kennels at their handler's homes. They get together for three hours of training every Monday, in addition to ten minutes a day . ...... 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 97 ] CPD Continued of individual work. For two days every month the dogs and their handlers work with trainer Den nis Jamarck of Santa Rosa. This ongoing train ing keeps both halves of the team sharp, and ready for action. The dogs donate time in the street, but the human volunteers work inside the department. Clovis P.D. always has room for volunteers to help serve the community. They work anywhere from 8 to 24 hours a week, any day of the week. Right now volunteers Liz Rein and Adelaide Cycon work in Records. They donate their valuable time in many ways, ranging from microfilming reports to working with statistics. Captain Pat Patterson, Administrative Services Division commander says volunteers are extreme ly reliable. "They feel such dedication to their jobs that they often come to work even when they are not feeling wen;' he says. Volunteers are referred to the department from a variety of sources. Some simply call and express an interest in helping out. Senior citizens have found out about the volunteer openings through the Clovis Senior Center. Student interns from CSUF have spent time with the department as well. Volunteering can even lead to more permanent things. Data Entry Clerk Fern Schneible said she was a volunteer for only a short time when she went to work for the department as a regular employee. According to Captain Patterson, reliable volunteers are always in demand in Clovis. -.. Eli assists Officer Ron Miniajluk in searching a suspect. K-9 officers train on a weekly basis. Here Officer Drake Hodge and Max work with a sleeve. Bandit peers out of the window of one of the specially equipped K-9 units. 98 • 1991 • The Sheriff's Review FJ o .5j Hi an tw gI'1, be rei cal thl sa' thl ha ph of De thE to reI I dec del bu: tia ( POf bet me A hal me De cit~ ty. Coalinga Police Department Front row left to right: ChiefRichard Metcalf; Officer Alfred Avila; Officer Alan Chappel; Officer 1bm Clancy; Officer Don Abell; Officer Tom Hauerty; Officer Scott Ingham; Back row: Sgt. Doug Skogsberg; Sgt. Jack Carter; Officer Tim Bement; Officer John Chamberlin; Animal Control Officer Bob Spradl ing; Captain George Morris. By Sergeant Jack Carter Ifyou had to describe both the city of Coalinga and the Coalinga Police Department in the same two words those two words would be; change and growth. The Coalinga Police Department continues to be one of the few departments in which all the reports are written by computer. We now have the capability to write all of our search warrants in the computer. This has proven to be a major time saver. Officer Alan Chappel continues to explore the potential of our computer system. We now have the capability to run partial vehicle license plates through the computer, drawing from a file of over 4,000 vehicles that Coalinga Police Department has either cited or checked through the years. We also send our computer tallied stats to the Department of Justice for our annual reports. During the year of 1990 part one crimes have decreased 35 percent. The most significant decrease was in burglaries; commercial burglaries were down 43 percent, while residen tial burglaries were down 66.7 percent. Our School Resource Officer, Matt Gomez is nearing the completion of his first year in the position. There is a strong sense of cooperation between the school district and the police depart ment in handling crimes involving juveniles. A Senior Citizens on Patrol Program (S.C.o.P.) has been established at Coalinga Police Depart ment. This new branch of the Coalinga Police Department is composed of older members of the city of Coalinga with a strong sense of communi ty. Some ofthe functions ofthe S.C.O.P. are, "You Are Not Alone". The S.C.O.P. contact some of the older citizens in Coalinga who mayor may not have someone to check on them. Vacation checks are conducted by the S.C.O.P. to check on people's houses while they are on vacation. The S.C.O.P. also assists the patrol division by reporting suspicious activity. The Coalinga Police Department has regretful lysuffered what many other California Law En. forcement Agencies have suffered in the past year; high turnover rate. Coalinga Police Depart ment lost nine officers during 1990 to larger agencies (three ofthese officers to Fresno Sheriff's Office). However, Coalinga Police Department is back up to full staff including the addition of our new Lieutenant Kirk Worthan, who replaced Lieutenant Joe Demelo who now is working for Fresno Sheriff's Office. The Return to Custody Center on Gale Ave. and S.R. 33, is now fully operational and fully staff ed. This is a very high tech facility. When the maximum population is reached, it will house 410 female parole violators. In Coalinga it seems that new construction pro jects seem to begin with each sunrise. The new administration building has been completed and moved into. Coalinga cinemas has been con structed and provides the citizens of Coalinga with theater entertainment for the first time in years. Coalinga, as ever looking toward the future, has great plans. Soon the City of Coalinga will have a state prison. The Police Department looks for ward to a new building. A K-Mart shopping center will be a reality within this year and many new homes are being built to provide for Coal inga's growing population. -+ 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 99 Kingsburg Police Department The Kingsburg Police Department serves 7,000 citizens in the beautiful Swedish Village known for its wide streets, low crime rate and friendly people. Kingsburg Police personnel are specifically chosen to bring a firm but fair, community oriented style of law enforcement that em phasizes community involvement and coopera tion. During testing for all full time positions, citizens from the business and residential com munity actually participate in screening and evaluation of all prospective police officers, dispat chers and promotional positions. When not on duty, Kingsburg officers are in volved in a wide range of service activities such as the Kingsburg Lions Club, Knights of Col um bus, Vietnam Veteran's Association, coaching youth baseball, soccer and football, and being an active part of the community they serve. ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICA TIONS -From left, standing, Donna Nelson, Elaine Burns, Chief Jim Taylor, Judy Gonzalez, For a small agency, the department provides a wide range of supplemental services such as a full time detective, a Youth Diversion Officer, a K9 program, a speaker's bureau, and a Police Ex plorer Post. The department also relies heavily on a full staffof vol unteers that serve as Reserve Dispatchers, Reserve Police Officers, and Com munity Service Officers. On behalf of the Kingsburg City Council and the Kingsburg Police Department, I would like to extend a warm welcome and invitation for you to visit the Swedish Village and partake in the many festivals, celebrations and unique shopp ing opportunities that can be found in a relaxE ed, beautiful and safe community. A:l M Jim Taylor CHIEF OF POLICE SERGEANTS -From left, Jeff Dunn, Cruz Her rera, P.J Lindsey, Jim Garcia. Ceci Matos; seated, Judy Lehner. INVESTIGATORS -Detective Connie Molley, Juvenile Officer Astro Hinojosa. 100 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review OFFICERS -Mark Owens, Paul Esquibel p Kingsburg PD Continued EXPLORERS -From left, Richard Westerling, Mike Tucker, Tina Irigoyen, Brenda Golbek, Matt Taylor, Rick Ransom. PARLIER FOOD BASKET ~li~...K .... yo.'" worlh /I' 595 Newmark Parlier, CA 93648 • (209) 646-2813 (209) 888-2578 • PIZZA. FRIED CHICKEN. MOJOS • • DELI SANDWICHES FRESH DAILY. • COLD BEER. LIQUOR. WINE • • 6 FOOT PARTY SUBS. NACHOS. • FRITO BOATS. MOJOS • ICE. • FRESH COFFEE ALL DAY. • DELI MEATS & CHEESES. • 800 VHS MOVIE SELECTIONS. • FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE. LOCATED NEXT DOOR TO THE NEW PARLIER FOOD KING • OPEN 6 AM DAILY COMMUNITY SERVICE OF FICER -Jim Scofield. OFFICERS- Tuck e r. Scott Boland, Rick • • •Simplot SOILBUI,LDERS 42893 ROAD 56 REEDLEY, CALIFORNIA 93654 PHONE (209) 638-3687 AGRICULTURAL FERTILIZERS CHEMICALS '. 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 101 LUM'S CHOP SUEY Chinese and American Dishes 609 Divisadero, Fresno 268-7919 THE HUNGRY HUT "Home of the Hut Burger" In Shaver Lake on Hwy. 168 SHAVER lAKE GENUINE ITALIAN FOOD FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1962 ITALIAN WNCHES & DINNERS PIZZA---- .. & Cocktail Lounge OPEN 7 DAYS SUN. -THURS. 11 TO 11 FRI. & SAT. 1 AM Cocktail Lounge 229-4648 229-2635 3228 N. West (Shields & West) I..-, CATERING AND FOOD TO GO NOW TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Under Same Ownership PIZZEH1A = -~ #2 OPEN 6 DAYS MON. -THURS 11 TO 9 PM FRio & SAT. 11 TO 10 PM 229-1295 2767 W. Shaw (Shaw & Marks) (In Pe er Tree Plaza) 102 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review Dinin!! . Out Continued CHUCK WAGON "HOME OF THE CHILI DOG" Open 10 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. -Closed Wednesdays 12th and Academy • Sanger • 875-3889 . SANTA FE HOTEL . Basque Restaurant & Bar Lunch 11:30-1:30 • Mon.-Sun. ~ Dinner 5:00-8:30 • Tues .-Sun. Your Hosts Jean Pierre & Manuela Etchechury 935 Sante Fe Ave. I ~l Fresno, CA 93721 II· (209) 266-2170 CALWA CAFE 233-9360 4145 E. Jensen, Calwa RESTAURANT & LOUNGEVA L LI S Dinners Only -Closed Sun.·Tues. For reservations: (209) 897-3079 1671 Simpson Ave. • Kingsburg FUNG'S KITCHEN CHINESE & AMERICAN FOOD TO GO 251-3234 4141 E. Butler Ave. Fresno Moy's Chinese Restaurant Dining Room and Food To Go 227-0735 2636 E. Ashlan Ave. * Fresno • ~Ttte(~ SWEBISH It1lbb Swedish Smorga,hbord Dining Restaurant" Gift ShopHo. ,. l und" II AM · 2;:10 PM U,nol'" S PM · ~HMJ PM S... nd.w II AM . .. (Ml PM r lOll'll M,,"J <1V-' '9.1 Co.._jo offr.",p CA PhD ..191·1117 ~L~' 1~,•Restaurant • Bowling • Catering Shelley Wathen Cox . . General Manager 3131 N. Cedar Fresno, CA 93703 Bus. 222·4424 SUN SUN KITCHEN Open Every Day 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. THE FINEST CHINESE TO TAKE OUT Howard Gee / Owner 1216 W. Shields, Fresno 227 -3579 • 227-3570 209/841-3272 P.O. Box 39 Shaver Lake, California 93664 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 103 j Dinine Out Saf3 Ktexium Re6fmt1uud P.O. Box 1 Continued Selma, CA 93662 896-0412 When In Coalinga Stop In and See Us at / THE RED ROBIN RESTAURANT 935·2096 2532 W. Dorris Avenue On Corner of1-5 ANGELO'S DRIVE IN 710 W. OLIVE 268-3726 FRESNO 4239 N. Blackstone at Ashlan 209/224-1865 Hours: Sunday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. s' fi VI II fi q 104 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review ~ T AI SI Sgt Bal oftj qui California State Police The Fresno office of the California State Police has many of the specialized assignments available in our department such as our Air Surveillance Detail, featured in our contribution to last year's Review, K9 program, and our latest specialized duty, the Scuba Dive Team. State Police offices serving the State Water Project have an ongoing need for an under-water recovery and rescue unit. Every year ten to twenty or more drownings or other deaths occur in the Califor nia Aqueduct. The majority of those incidents oc cur in the area from Los Banos to Kettleman Ci ty, covering west Fresno County, west Merced County, and Kings County. Several State Police Dive Team members are stationed in our Fresno office and our Los Banos field office to quickly respond to the aqueduct when needed. This team is supervised by Sgt. Jim Hodson, currently assigned to our Los Banos of fice. Jim has established rigorous training re quirements before State Police officers can enter our dive team. Initially, they must complete Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Search and Recovery, and Rescue Diver certification. After acceptance, each member must complete four hours of in-service dive training each month and pass an annual formal re-certification test. Jim plans several strenuous training exercises each year such as High Altitude Dive Training and zero visibility diving. Our team has worked with the Fresno County Dive Team on operations in the California Aqueduct and has learned much from the experience of the Fresno County unit. The California Aqueduct is a concrete lined waterway with 444 miles of open canals, mostly open to public fishing. The system is utilized each year by approximately 28,000 persons for recrea tional purposes. Stolen vehicles and property are regularly dumped into the water and our dive team hopes to improve the recovery of these items to facilitate criminal prosecution. During the past year, our divers participated in the training ex ercise at Millerton Lake simulating an airplane crash. The rescue and recovery techniques learn ed at this and similar events result in better pro tection and service to the public and to the State Department of Water Resources. This construction test section ofthe California Aqueduct demonstrates the size and depth ofthe State Water Project that our divers face. Sgt. Jim Hodson, currently assigned to the Los Banos office ofthe State Police, conceived the idea ofthe dive team, and now supervises the San Joa quin Valley unit. Sgt. Jim Hodson (left) and Officer/Pilot/Diver . John Hall during a training exercise. TANDT REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT, INC. JERRY TILLER Serving California and Arizona General Hauling. Produce. Frozen Commodities 2290 W. Adams Ave., Fresno, CA 93706, (209) 486-0860 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 105 RUDY·S ELM PHARMACY • • Your Neiabborbood Store" Radio DIsPatched Delive." 310 U8" Street • fresno 268-8551 RIVERDALE DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS 867-3013 Riverdale ORANGE COVE PHARMACY Cosmetics • Gifts Greeting Cards • Baby Supplies Veterinary Supplies Toys • Records Photo Finishing & Supplies 600 Park 81. • Orange Cove 626-4407 i ~ ~/pIHARMACY . &MEDICAL SUPPLIES OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR FROM 9:00 a.m. to 12 Midnite 4646 N. Blackstone Ave. 222-3033 RENT • SELL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT -We Deliver- DRUG FAIR Complete Pharmacy Open 9 a.m. to midnight Located at OLIVE AND VAN NESS PHONE_233-2118 EASTON DRUG 5196 S. Elm • Fresno 264-2966 MENDOTA DRUG 613 Oller • Mendota 655-4254 COLONIAL DRUG III Merced St. • Fowler 834-5389 PLAZA DRUG 15051 W. Whltesburl Rd. Kennan • 846-9396 Fresno • 266-8196 CARUTHERS DRUG 2436 W. Tahoe • Clru1ben 864-3171 YOSEMITE PHARMACY 136 W. Yosemite • Maden 614-8583 C F ql a D aJ fo ar rn in as as wl in tht Co th4 rna: I pre dis me F a nc yes wa1 rna cou 106 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review Gone Fishin' 7b those who retired from the Department in the past year The Review extends congratulations on jobs well done, and wishes for a long and happy retirement. Sergeant Hubert P. Banks is a graduate of Clovis High School and studied Police Science at Fullerton Junior College, College of The Se quoias, and Fresno City College. He was already a veteran police officer when he joined the Department in 1969, ha ing served four years as an Air Policeman in the United States Air Force, four years with the Anaheim Police Department, and two years with the Lemoore Police Depart ment. Between his air force hitch and his enter ing civilian law enforcement he worked a year as a driver for Brinks Armored Car Co. Sergeant Banks had the usual jail and bailiff assignments before transfer to the patrol division, where he served for the remainder of his career, in April of 1971. On the occasion of that transfer the judge for whom he'd served as bailiff, Superior Court Judge Kenneth Andreen, wrote a letter to the department commending him on the perfor mance of his bailiff duties. He was quite active in the Search and Rescue program, where he usually served as camp cook, distinguishing himself for providing excellent meals under less than ideal circumstances. He was promoted to sergeant in March of 1974, and by the time he retired on January 25 of this year, he had served as a field patrol sergeant, watch commander on all shifts, and area com mander on both the east and west sides of the county. • Office Assistant II Mary Burgi had a somewhat brief career with the Department, but she had extensive service with other county departments before transferring to the sheriffs department in May of 1988. She was born on a ranch in Wyom ing, graduated from high school in Salt Lake Ci ty, then attended business college, She worked for the Tulare County Personnel Department for a year and a half before entering Fresno County employment with the General Services Depart ment in April of 1981. She transferred to the Public Works and Development Services Depart ment in November of 1987. She worked there un til transferring to the Sheriffs Department, where she was assigned to the Records Section for the remainder of her career. Deputy Frank R. Carvalho is a native of Fresno, a graduate of Kerman High School, and has an Associate ofArts degree from West Hills College in Coalinga, graduating in 1955. At that time he apparently had no plans for a law enforcement career, for his degree was in Dairy Science. He ~ 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 107 Gone Fishin' Continued worked at various jobs, mostly as a truck driver, before becoming a member of the Sheriffs Department in July of 1969, and went directly into the patrol division. Later he served as a bailiff for two years, then was transferred to the detective division in November of 1973. As a detective Frank soon earned the reputa tion as a steady, conscientious investigator, specializing in crimes against property. When the sheriffs and Fresno Police Department check and forgery details were combined a few years ago, he was assigned to the joint unit, where he serv ed with distinction until budget constraints and department re-organization made necessary his return to the patrol division. He served there un til his retirement on March 30 of this year. He will spend a great deal of his time farming his 30-acre vineyard in the Kerman area. Chief Office Assistant Frances J. Day was born in Reedley, grew up in Fresno, attended St. Therese Elementary School, and graduated from San Joaquin Memorial High School in 1949. She worked a brief time in private industry, as a clerical employee for a produce brokerage firm, then entered Fresno County employment with the Welfare Department in November of 1951, where she worked for a little more than four years. Later she worked for the County Library for several years before transferring to the Sheriffs Department as a Senior Clerk in January of 1962. Shortly afterward the clerical personnel of the detective division were transfer red to the Records and Identification Division, and combined with the clerical personnel there, become the Records Section. Mrs. Day was put in charge of the unit, with her first major pro ject to modernize the files, discarding thousands of3 by 5 index cards that had been accumulating since the Department started keeping records. 108 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review She remained in that capacity for the re mainder of her career, which culminated in her retirement on March 15 of this year. As her responsibilities grew she was successively pro moted to Principal Clerk and Chief Clerk, and in a change injob titles a few years ago, was given the title of Chief Office Assistant. For the last several years she was the official Records Super visor, responsible for keeping informed about and maintaining compliance with the ever more strict laws pertaining to dissemination of criminal records. " As a supervisor of up to thirty-five employees, Mrs. Day earned a reputation as a firm but fair boss, one who could always be counted on to back her subordinates ifthey were right, take correc tive measures when they were wrong, but always to do the latter in a professional and dignified manner. Deputy · Donald L. Hard is a native of Kingsburg, attended elementary schools there, and graduated from Kingsburg High School in 1960. He. served in the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman from 1961 to 1966. He has attended Porterville College and Fresno City Col lege, and became a deputy sheriff in March of 1967. He had the usual bailiff, jail, and patrol assignments before assignment to the detective division, where his specialty became auto theft and arson investigation. For several years he was the Department's representative on the joint auto theft investigative unit with the Fresno Police Department. He served well in that capacity until in a major department re-organization he was transferred back to the patrol division, where he served until his retirement on February 1 ofthis year. 4 Criminologist Lloyd· E. Wiggs was born in Arkansas on July 25, 1936. He attended elemen tary and high school in his home state, and after moving to California attended Fresno City ColGone Fishin' Continued lege. He joined the Sheriffs Department in November of 1965, and after the usual jail, bailiff, and patrol assignments was assigned to the old Records and Identification Division, where he became a Criminologist, specializing in process ing crime scenes to find and preserve physical evidence. The great talent he developed in that assign ment is indicated by an incident in 1987, for which he received a formal letter of commenda ,--tion. While off duty he and another person were inspecting some property in the foothills near Prather when his trained nose detected the un mistakable odor of methamphetamine ingre dients emanating from a nearby building.The in formation was given to the Narcotics Enforce ment Team, who investigated, confirmed his suspicions, arrested the persons responsible, and put a major illegal operations out of business. Criminologist Wiggs retired on March 29 of this ~n • OSTERGAARD FEEDS· 233-4963 MAJOR BRAND FEEDS • GRAIN POULTRY • STOCK REMEDIES SEEDS • FERTILIZERS VETERINARIAN SUPPLIES 8 to 5 Mon.-Fri. Sat. till 12 4054 W. Whitesbridge Rd. • Fresno O'BRIENS BRAKE SERVICE, INC. Foreign Cars, Trucks, R.V., Bus, 4x4 Wheel Aligning • Brake Relining Drum Turning • Tire Skimming Front End Alignment 266-0631 1515 MERCED AT F STREET NORBY LUMBER CO., INC. MADERA, CALIFORNIA 93639 I I WHOLESALE LUMBER & BY-PRODUCTS 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 109 News from the California Highway Patrol Since the inception of the California Highway Patrol in 1929, officers have carried a departmen tally approved revolver. But that is a tradition . which will soon change. After extensive testing of several 9 mm and 10 mm weapons, The Califor nia Highway Patrol has adopted the Smith & Wesson Model 4006, (.40 S&W), as its primary du ty weapon. ,..,. The .40 S&W is a shorter version of the regular 10 mm cartridge, and is superior to the revolver in many aspects. The semi-automatic pistol pro vides the officer with twice the rounds of the revolver and permits faster reloading with a mag gazine that has an 11 round capacity. Statewide transition to this new weapon began in November 1990, and is expected to be com pleted by March of 1992. Fresno Area officers will receive extensive training on the new weapons in September 1991. On August 25, 1990, Officer Mark Driscoll en countered a robbery in progress. Two Universi ty of Berkeley students were conducting a smog survey on the Olive Ave. overpass above State Route 99. They had video equipment set up when suddenly a vehicle stopped, and the passenger jumped out, grabbing one of the cameras. One of the students began chasing the suspect. Just as the student attempted to grab the suspect, the suspect drew a .38 revolver and shot him in the neck. The victim fell to the pavement and the suspect began running. Officer Driscoll drew his revolver and ordered the suspect to stop. The suspect stopped, turned, and started to raise the weapon in the direction of the officer. Officer Driscoll fired one round at the suspect. The 110 • 1991 • The Sheriff's Review suspect, in one continuous motion, raised his revolver to his head and fired. The suspect fell to the pavement with fatal injuries. r The Berkeley student was in critical condition with the single gunshot wound to his neck. Within moments, Officer Andrea Brown, (who is a certified paramedic and emergency· medical technician), arrived on the scene and began rendering aid. Due to her immediate response and her expertise, the victim survived the attack. He has kept in contact with Officer Brown and obviously very grateful for her efforts, which sav ed his life. "When did you change the color of your cars?" That has been a common question to the C.H.P. officer. Rest assured -we haven't changed from the standard white over black patrol cars... but we do have an additional enforcement tool. The SMPV, (Specially Marked Patrol Vehicle), is a marked departmental vehicle which is not the traditional color. These are the white, blue, tan, or brown cars you've probably seen on the . freeways. They aren't an undercover car, but are equipped and marked in such a manner that it may not be readily recognizable as a departmen tal enforcement vehicle. The issue of truck accidents on California highways is of significant concern to the C.H.P., and between 1982 and 1986, truck accidents in creased 43 percent. Obviously, when trucks are involved in accidents with other vehicles, the potential for fatalities and serious injuries is in creased dramatically. Approximately 50 percent ~ CHP News Continued of these truck involved accidents were determined to be caused by truck driver error or defective truck equipment. The SMPV is being used in an attempt to reduce the number of truck involved accidents on California highways. Officers driving these vehicles concentrate primarily on enforcing laws as they relate to commercial enforcement. Much of the focus is on unsafe speed, unsafe lane changes, following too closely, and driving under the influence. 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Larry Redfern Enforcement Philosophy for Wildlife Protection It is the philosophy of the Wildlife Protection Division to take strict enforcement action against those who destroy resources or who knowingly violate any wildlife law or regulation. Those who unknowingly or unintentionally violate non resource related sections should be educated .rather than cited. Wildlife protection officers are friends of true sportsmen and should reflect that feeling in their attitude and image without sacrificing safety. All our actions should foster sportsmanship and love of the outdoors mingled with intolerance for those who steal resources. Local wardens have been quite busy in the past year. Following are brie digests of some of the more notable cases. One interesting factor in the accounts is that our continuing efforts to educate judges ofthe seriousness offish and game viola tions, as described in a previous report in this publication, are beginning to bear fruit, as in dicated by the severity of jail sentences imposed and amounts of fines levied. Six warrants totaling $17,000 bail were issued as a result of investigations of deer poaching. In a previous related case a defendant pled guilty to trespassing and received a fine plus probation, a condition of which was a search of his residence. He returned home from court to find wardens waiting to conduct the search. The carcass of a doe deer was found in his freezer. A warden checking a swap meet seized 26 hum mingbirds that were on sale for two dollars each. The vendor claimed the birds enhance romance. The report contained no information as to exact ly how that goal would be accomplished. Three subjects, apprehended with 4 deer in the trunk of their car, pled guilty in the Sierra Justice Court. Each was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 170 suspended, fined $500, and put on pro bation for 3 years, during which they may not have a hunting license or be in a hunting area. In the Reedley Justice Court, four defendants who had been apprehended for possessing an out of-season deer, one non-game bird, and two load ed guns in their vehicle pled guilty. They were placed on two years probation and fined in ex .. cess of $1800 total. One rifle was ordered forfeited, and they were required to pay the fees of their court appointed attorneys. A warden checked a suspicious vehicle along the Kings River and found it to contain three sub jects covered with mud, a rubber raft, and various firearms. She was startled to find a 48 quart ice chest completely filled with one bird, a white pelican. A Fresno resident cited for illegal importation of venomous reptiles paid a $250 fine at Sanger Justice Court. He had one eastern diamondback . rattler, one eastern timber rattler, and two cot tonmouth moccasins. The shipper, from Alabama, had previously been arrested by the federal Fish and Wildlife Service for taking snakes within a refuge. Citations were issued in at least two violations of the code section prohibiting taking fish with gill nets; one in the San Joaquin River near the Spreckels Sugar plant at Mendota, and the other in the Kings River north of Reedley. A Fresno area fish retailer was found to be in possession of 23 undocumented striped bass. When asked who his supplier was, he stated he didn't know because he was out oftown when the delivery was made. An employee volunteered that the supplier had delivered the fish in a white plastic bag, had left no bill or receipt, and was driving an unmarked Toyota pickup. Sanger Justice Court levied a fine of $540. No informa tion as to whether or not the talkative employee kept his job. Two. subjects were cited for trespass, no hun" ting license, taking dove during closed season, and fanure to show game and firearm on demand were each fined $1585, arid their shotguns forfeited, by Reedley Justice Court. A Squaw Valley man was convicted after a 7 -hour trial at Reedley Court of illegally selling a bear claw ring. He was fined $700 and placed on 2 years probation. A Kings County resident employed by a large corporate farmer was cited for spotlighting and .~ 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 113 Fish and Game Continued hunting in a night closure area. He was hostile and abusive, threatening the warden that he was a personal friend of the judge and that she was wasting her paperwork. The case was heard by a different judge who found the subject guilty. He was fined $930, sentenced to 180 days in jail with 179 suspended, placed on probation for three years, with a condition that his residence and vehicle be searched, a nd four guns and his spotlight forfeited. He apologized to the warden in open court for his hostile attitude. Two subjects, cited at Millerton Lake for transporting live striped bass, using bluegill as bait, and fishing with extra poles, paid fines of $1100 each in Sanger Justice Court. An addi tional fine was paid for having a loaded shotgun in a state park, and the shotgun was forfeited, along with a 33 inch striper caught on the illegal bait. Wardens assisted federal Fish and Wildlife Ser vice officers in serving a search warrant follow ing the theft of two Golden Eagles from the Fresno Zoo. Eagle parts were seized and the case is pending. Wardens assisted the Fresno County Sheriffs Department in a cattle rustling case, where two subjects had stolen seven cows, and claimed that someone from Fish and Game told them it was legal to take "maverick" cows. In a plea bargain, both pled guilty to grand theft and were sentenc ed to 30 days in jail. A warden on routine patrol spotted a group of men in the back of a pickup truck holding rifles, and stopped them to see if they were in violation of the prohibition of loaded firearms in a vehi cle. He found conclusive evidence of a more serious offense, a freshly killed antelope, taken near the California Aqueduct. Four cases involving running hounds during the archery deer season were recently adjudicated at Reedley Justice Court. After several ap pearances and motions by their attorney, the defendants entered nolo contendre pleas, and were sentenced to six months injail, fined $1000 each, and placed on probation for one year. Wardens checking on information received from an informant apprehended 2 suspects for spotlighting, hunter trespass, loaded firearms in a vehicle, and bobcat tag violations. They have so far paid $2400 in fines and may also lose the spotlight and two rifles. The suspects had developed a professional approach to their illegal activities, using a Dodge Ramcharger with a hole · cut in the roof, a padded shooting bench, and a 114 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review shelf to hold rifles and ammunition. A recorded call and a spotlight with a red lens, which could be removed for the shot, were used to lure their prey within range. In one month more than 100 arrests were made on the California Aqueduct for angling violations, which included numerous over-limits of striped bass. Other violations were use of more than one line, no license, no striped bass stamp, and failure to show fish on demand. Most were in the Coal inga area. Six wardens assisted sixteen federal agents in serving search warrants following an undercover investigation by the federal agents. The case in volved four subjects accused of taking a world class bull elk from the San Luis Island National Wildlife Refuge, and six separate court actions involving eight suspects, including felony counts and numerous state Fish and Game violations. The local office continues to receive complaints of mountain lion depredations, in spite of efforts by certain persons to depict them as harmless, cuddly, big kitties. In the Mariposa area, a lion was seen trying to get into a chicken coop. The owner shot at the cat, and believing he had hit it, let his dog out. The uninjured lion promptly ate the dog. In the category of environmental protection, two long standing cases have finally been resolved. After more than a year of litigation, a Sanger area rock and gravel firm has settled with the Department through a civil process, paying a penalty of $9750. The company will also be on probation with the superior court for an in· definite period. The money has been deposited in the Department's pollution cleanup and abate ment fund. The Jolliff case, in which the suspects were caught by wardens at two o'clock one morning dumping radiator sludge in Blue Canyon, has also been disposed of. The defendant's attorney agreed they would pay $47,291, of which $8,000 will go to the Department's cleanup and abate ment fund. Elsewhere in the state, what could have developed into a controversial international in cident was handled with little fanfare or adverse publicity thanks to the good judgment of Depart ment staff. The Moscow Circus entered Califor nia without appropriate permits and with ques tionable cage sizes to accommodate the number of animals transported. The Department, after inspecting and requiring changes in the care and treatment of some of the animals, issued a per..... E 1 E 01 Pi te w tll al in 1'1 21 1 Fish and Game Continued mit and the show went on as scheduled. A for mal letter was forwarded to the circus head quarters explaining cage sizes per animal and re quiring that a permit be obtained before travel ing in California in the future. The Department has begun using checkpoints on public highways during hunting season to pre vent violations ofFish and Game laws and to ap prehend violators. The program was ruled legal by the Attorney General, based on a California ' Supreme Court decision authorizing other law enforcement agencies to utilize checkpoints. Public acceptance has generally been favorable, except, of course, by those who have been caught in violations. Locally, a checkpoint was set up near Auberry on the opening weekend of deer season, resulting in the issuance of sixteen citations. On another weekend twenty-two citations were issued at a checkpoint on Highway 180 near Big Stump. Violations included the take of illegal deer, license and tag violations, loaded shotguns and rifles in vehicles, unlawful transfer of licenses and tags, hunting after privilege had been revok ed, use of unlawful ammunition, take of band tail pigeons out of season, and overlimits of tree squirrels and trout. In July California accepted the tanker "Exx on Valdez" into the port of San Diego for repairs. Prior to the ship's entry the Department did ex tensive planning to ensure that state waters would not be negatively impacted during the transit into dry dock. An observer was placed aboard the tanker, a patrol boat stood by in the immediate vicinity, and a plane flew overhead. The plane crew observed an oil slick produced by Compliments of FARMERS WMBER & SUPPLIES 485-2280 2190 S. East Ave. • Fresno, CA 93721 LOUIE KEE MARKET Fresh Meat & Groceries 1041 Tulare St. 233-7527 Fresno the tanker, the boat crew obtained samples of the slick, and the onboard observer stopped the tanker from entering state waters. The Depart ment, with the assistance of the State Inter agency Oil Spill Committee, then negotiated terms of entry into state waters. As a result, lit tle oil entered state waters. The Department bill ed Exxon for our costs and Exxon paid a little over $117,000, and donated approximately $7000 to the Fish and Wildlife Pollution Cleanup and Abatement account. Finally, the biggest fish story of the year, although the star performer is not a fish but a mammal, again involves Humphrey, the hump backed whale who seems to have an affinity for getting into trouble on his annual migration south. He again entered San Francisco Bay, became stranded on a mud flat near Candlestick Park, and Fish and Game personnel were actively involved in his rescue. During the operation it was learned that in ad dition to his nationally publicized sojourn up the Sacramento River in 1985, two or three years ago he had also made an unpublicized side trip into Bodega Bay, a few miles north of San Francisco. Several disparaging remarks were heard about Humphrey's mental ability during the operation. One marine biologist said, "He would never be thought of as a rocket scientist among whales." Another commented, "With Humphrey, it has just been a pattern of dumb mistakes." A spec tator observed, "He must be retarded, senile, or crave media attention." And we think the latter possibility is the more accurate. 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Derrick Mendota, CA 93640 655-4219 \ t i t o fi A p l'( ir ir di Mendota Food Center 697 Derrick Avenue Mendota, CA 93640 655-4391 Rosie's Place 1344 G Street Reed Iy, CA 93654 638-8848 Orange Cove Liquor Store 410 Park Blvd. Orange Cove, CA 93646 626-7100 Wm. J. & Wm. E. Boos 14382 E. McKinley Sanger, CA 93657 875-6851 ju mGunner and Andros Hastrup & Hyde, Inc. ba Pay Less Market Wanda's Pet Grooming T} 116 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review Somethings Never Change We sometimes think of special handling for juvenile offenders as a relatively modern concept, probably developed after World War II. The fallacy of that theory is indicated by the following newspaper article, printed in the Fresno Republican on November, 4, 1923. FRESNO COUNTY COURT IS ONE OF THE BEST EQUIPPED IN CALIFORNIA By Fred H. Weigel Fresno County has one of the best equipped juvenile courts in the state of California, and it stands second to none in the United States in dealing with the youthful wrongdoer who is guil· ty of some infractions upon the laws of the land. Presiding over the court is Superior Judge 8.L. Strother, who is sympathetic and who knows children, yet who is stern enough to apply the corrective where needed. The juvenile court is not only well equipped in having the proper kind of judge, but the proba tion officer, Oliver M. Akers, is a man of wide ex perience, who does everthing in his power to set juvenile delinquents right and in assisting them in becoming good citizens. Probation Officer Akers sees to it that the child offender is kept from the experience of being arrested by the uniformed po1iceman. The child is not transported in a police patrol, except in very rare instances when a more or less violent crime has been committed. Th'e child is not detained at the station houses or jail, nor brought into public by uniformed of ficers. On the other hand, he is taken by one of Akers' assistants to the detention home in a private automobile. How Cases are Heard Court dignity is maintained, but without the routine associated with criminal procedure. Hear ings are held by Judge Strother at his bench and in such a manner as to prevent others than those directly concerned from hearing the proceedings. Like many of our present day doctors, the juvenile court judge is interested in preventive measures. He looks ahead and considers the pro bable result if this decision or that is rendered. The boy [didn't they have delinquent girls in 1923?] who stands before him charged with damaging property may grow into a respectable citizen or into a practicing offender against the law, and the judge's decision may start him in one way or the other. During the past 11 years, 457 juveniles have been committed to the care and custody of the probation officer and are still under his charge, while another 203 have reached their majority or have reformed, and have been released. An average of two thousand cases come before the probation officer annually, many ofwhom are not committted to his custody, but are released after corrective measures have been taken by the of ficer through his going to the source of the dif ficulty and eliminating it. Causes of Delinquency Because of his long experience in juvenile work, Probation Officer Akers has been able to ascer tainjust the causes of juvenile delinquency. There are many, he points out, and all of them can be corrected. His statement in this regard follows: (1) There are many factors that cause juvenile delinquency. The influence of an alcoholic or nar cotic parent on home conditions often produce delinquency. (a.) Alcoholism of the mother is un doubtedly worse than that of the father, because of the physical results. (b.) A child of an alcoholic parent is apt to be confronted in the home by any of the following: Poverty, lack of parental control, cruelty, immorality, and familiarity with social disorder and crime. (c.) A boy, age 15, whose mother was alcoholic and father dead, got bad companions in street life and finally came to truancy, stealing, and later burglary. He went at various times to institutions and was on probab tion many times, but never successfully. He had ordinary mental ability. Parental Control (2.) Incompetent parental control and the separation of parents is one of the greatest sources of delinquency. (a.) When there is the absence of one parent and the other has to go to work, the child has to shift for himselffor the day and find entertainment the best way he can, so he often gets bad companions. (b.) Poor parental control arises from weak will on the part of parents or through their actual irresponsibility or semi-irresponsibility or through their having some mental defect. ~ 1991 • The Sheriff's Review • 117 : Never Change Continued (3.) Irritation at home often causes delinquen cy. (a.) Sometimes this irritation grows out ofthe quarreling of one parent with another, or of one child with another. (b.) Sometimes an insane per son being kept in the house is irritative enough to create delinquency. (c.) A boy, age 15, of fair ability, had an abusive, drunken father and a mother who was an epileptic. He stole, was a truant, a runaway and a burglar. (4.) The effect of severity and harshness upon the part of a parent often causes delinquency. (a.) One result of excessive strictness was a stabbing affray in which the father was killed by the son. (5.) Parent neglect is productive of delinquen cy for many reasons. (a.) Nonunderstanding is a feature of parental neglect. Many parents do not understand why a child is delinquent, and do nothing to help them, but say things that will do nothing to alter things. (b.) Many parents and children travel all the time, and this makes the child have the same unsettled mental state as a wanderer gets, and makes him develop a feeling of instability. Bad Companions Bad companions play an immense part in the j1l.V UNIFORMS Law Enforcement. Postal. Industrial UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES CUSTOM EMBROIDERY AVAILABLE LOGOS. SYMBOLS. ETC. 224-1199 2930 N. BLACKSTONE FRESNO, CA 93703 118 • 1991 • The Sheriff's Review production of criminality. The following are the types of bad companions to be found: (a.) Those in the home such as the brother or parent who is a criminal, school companions, street compa nions such as loafers, thieves and members of gangs, companions found in institutions where some of the worst moral contagion takes places; influence of one criminal person, particularly an older person; influence of a person of the opposite sex, influence of stage people, and influence of a feeble minded companion. (b.) There was a 13 year old bOy whose family was poor and who was influenced by a young thief. The result was the development of a sneak thief, and a gambler. He knew he was doing wrong, but the influence of the thief was too strong. He really had good ability. (7.) Various social allurements develop delin quency. (a.) The social life of saloons and im properly supervised dance halls are the cause of the downfall of many an adolescent child. (b.) The allurement of fine clothes as worn by others or as seen in shop windows is, to those who have a native desire for finery, a great temptation which may result in some form of dishonest acquire ment. [This one probably wouldn't be applicable today, as most juveniles seem to take great pride in looking as sloppy as possible]. 3 • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL • STRIKE CONTROL • CONSTRUCTION • SPECIAL EVENTS FULLY TRAINED PERSONNEL STATE LICENSED INVESTIGATORS COMPLETE LIABILITY INSURANCE STATE LICENSED AND BONDED LICENSE NO. P-6809 FREE CONSULTATION AND SECURITY SURVEYS LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TURNER SECURITY SYSTEMS 2409 MERCED, SUITE 2 FRESNO, CA 93721 486-3466 , f F a n p i: c: tl Cl p) In (a e~ o p) pt Tl w~ sel ta be c Never Change Continued Mental Instincts (8,) Children who lack healthy mental interests are very apt to become delinquents. (a.) Ignorance among immigrants bring many to delinquency because they are new to the country and do not know what to do. (b.) Immigrant children can easi ly fool their parents that they are going to one place and then they go to another. (c.) A boy of 15, of foreign parentage, of fair ability, was out .. in the streets with bad companions most of the time. His parents took no interest in him, and were severe, unsympathtic, and untruthful. Thus he lacked healthy mental and moral interests and therefore finally got to be a burglar. (9.) Newspapers, bandit and detective stories and motion pictures help bring about delinquency. (10.) The very individual whom society would turn into the paths of right are often made much worse by experiences while in custody. (a.) The following are the mental results entailed from in carcertion: Under the short term method of punishment the idea is developed that prison, after all, isn't so bad; often during custody per nicious affairs and personal habits are learned; prison friendships develop which later in life will influence the person to be delinquent; criminalistic knowledge and technique is taught through the congregating of the old and new criminals; and there is mental discontent. . (11.) Kleptomania (pathological stealing), pyromania (pathological arson), vagabondage and mental and physical defects cause delinquency. (a.) Kleptomaniacs steal for no particular reason except that the thing he steals attracts him. Often he has many of the things he steals. (b.) Pyromania is fire setting under an abnormal im pulse by a person not determinedly insane. (c.) There are two kinds of wanderers; first, wanderers from economic or social reasons; and second, wanderers because they do not unders tand that it is wrong to do certain things and because they need certain things. Fresno Community Food Resources, Inc. Food Banking for Fresno County 441-1976 311 W. Amador • Fresno, CA 93706 (12.) The mistakes of parents often induce delin quency. (a.) Before parents had to pay for the keep ing of their children in correctional schools [Perhaps that policy should be reinstated.], im migrant parents often declared that their children were incorrigible because they did not have the money to support them, and they thought it a good way to get the children taken care of. This brought many innocent children into the breeding places of crime and taught them how to commit crimes. Delinquency Increased Juvenile delinquency is increasing in Fresno County, a search of the records of juvenile court shows. Every effort is being made, however, to reduce this number, and it is thought that these efforts are successful to a great extent. Records of the past 11 years show the follow ing to be the exact number of neglected, depen dent and delinquent children and wards of the juvenile court here under committment to the care and custody of the probation officer: Year Neglected Dependent Delinquent Total 1913 0 1 2 3 1914 0 1 2 3 1915 0 2 3 5 1916 0 4 4 8 1917 1 2 8 11 1918 1 2 10 13 1919 0 3 22 25 1920 3 7 82 92 1921 1 4 90 85 1923 0 20 105 125 1924 0 10 67 77 Total wards in charge of probation officer, 457. It seems the overall problem ofjuvenile delin quincy was understood just as well more than sixty-seven years ago as it is today; unfortunately, in all that time we have seen little real progress in finding a solution to the problem. Perhaps there is no real, permanent solution. • 500 Club Bar/Grill/Card Room OPen 24 Hours * Weekends 500 Clovis Ave.. Clovis 299-9951 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 119 Out of the Past They Paved the Way In another article in this issue we mention that the Fresno County Sheriffs Department Employees Relief Association was established in 1956. However, that was not the first attempt by Department employees to band together to fur ther mutual interests. Actually, it wasn't even the second such effort, for almost twenty years earlier the deputies had worked together in a successful effort to gain two fringe benefits now taken for granted, civil service job protection and a retire ment system. That was only an ad hoc group, however, and it disintegrated once the goals were achieved. It wasn't until 1946 that a serious ef fort was made to establish a permanent organization. Cleaning out an old file cabinet a couple of years ago, our financial secretary found a manila folder containing what may be the only physical evidence of that effort. Included are various per tinent documents, which we present verbatim to demonstrate the progress the Department has made in the past forty-five years. The documents with earliest dates are notices that probably appeared on the Department bulletin board: Notice Notice There wiD be Ii meeting of the field deputies in the conference room tonight 23 April 1946 at 5:00 p.m. Please sign and attend. Numbered spaces were provided for eighteen signatures, which was probably the total number offield deputies at that time. Fifteen signed, in cluding Joe Pieretti, Louie Manfredo, Harold Em mick, Lewis Ronne, Bill Tienken, Burt Lantz, Will Martin, Clifford Forrest, Conrad Spomer, Glen Hunt, Al Collins, Hubert Nevins, Fred Koll, Cal Hall, and Clarence Enos. Al Collins was appointed secretary, and prepared the following minutes: MINUTES OF CRIMINAL DEPUTIES MEETING HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM OF SHERIFF'S OFFICE April 23rd, 1946 Meeting opened by Deputy SheriffHarold Em mick who made a motion that Conrad Spomer be appointed chairman and that Albert Collins be made secretary. This motion carried by unanimous vote. 120 • 1991 • The Sheriff's Review Chairman Spomer then called on Harold Em mick to make a short statement as to the pur pose of the meeting. Emmick stated that the base pay paid the criminal deputies of Fresno Coun· ty was not in keeping with base pay paid to similar positions in other departments both in and out of Fresno County. He stated that under civil service he did not believe that it was the sole duty of th~e Sheriff to ask for an increase of base pay but that the members concerned should take some steps on their own behalf. Mr. Emmick fur ther stated that he believed we should appoint a committee of two or three men to meet with the Sheriff and then with the Board of Supervisors with his consent. Open discussion then held on this subject and also on the amount that should be set as base pay. It was moved and seconded that a committee of three should be appointed to meet with the Sheriffand Board of Supervisors and request an increase in base pay to $200.00. Motion carried. Further discussion then held as some believed base pay of $200.00 was too low. Members polled and it was found that one man in the group made between $200.00 and $205.00 net, four-members between $190.00 and $195.00 net and that all the rest netted below $190.00. . It was moved and seconded that the first mo tion be tabled. Motion carried. Poll of members taken as to their idea of what base pay should be. Nine members voted for base pay of $220.00, four members for base pay of $210.00, and two members voted for a base pay of $200.00. Nominations then opened for members to be ap pointed to the committee. Harold Emmick nominated and appointed by unanimous vote. Clifford Forrest nominated but refused nomina tion due to personal reasons, Hubert Nevins nominated but refused nomination due to per sonal reasons, Bill Tienken nominated and ap pointed by unanimous vote and Joe Pieretti nominated and appointed by unanimous vote. It was moved and seconded that the commit tee appointed should meet with the Sheriff as soon as possible and ask for an increase of base pay to $220.00. Motion carried. Meeting was then adjourned by the chairman who stated that another meeting would be call ed as soon as possible after the committee had conferred with the Sheriff. The next day the following notice was posted on the bulletin board. ..... ~ f t (] 11 1 e ~ Past Continued To All Field Deputies A meeting has been called for all field deputies by the chairman to meet this evening 24 April 1946 in the conference room at 5:00 p.m. shrp. Be sure to attend--this is for your benefit. Please sign below This time sixteen of the eighteen lines were fill ed, with Glenn Hunt not signing, and Myron Pohl and Jess Chapman added to the list. Al Collins prepared the following minutes: MINTUES OF CRIMINAL DEPUTIES MEETING HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE April 24th, 1946 M~eting called to order by Chairman Spomer. ChaIrman then calls on the Salary Committee for their report. Salary Committee then elected Bill Tienken chairman from the floor. Chairman Tienken then reported that the committee had met with the Sheriffand he had also been work in~ ~n a request for an increase of salary for crImmal deputies in conjunction with other re quests that he was making. The Sheriff told the committee that he thought the request for $220.00 mer month base pay was too high and that we should reduce it to $200.00 per month or equal to pay received by District Attorney's in vestigators. The Sheriff recommended that the committee adopt the $200.00 base pay request and proceed as scheduled and that he would back them up in this request. The Salary Committee recommended that we adopt the Sheriff's idea. It was moved and seconded that committee reduce the request of$220.00 per month base pay to $200.00 per month base pay and proceed as scheduled. Motion carried. A motion was made from the floor that we con tinue the meetings in the future regardless of the outcome of our salary request. Open discussion then held on this subject. It was moved and seconded that we continue the meetings in the future and that we appoint a grievance commit tee to promote better relations within the organization. Motion carried. Chairman Spomer was nominated as Chair man of the Grievance Committee. With Bill Tienken acting as chairman pro-tem it was mov ed and seconded that the nominations be closed. Motion carried. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned after roll call. Absent: Manfredo, Koll Three weeks later, on May 15, the group met to hear a progress report from the Salary Committee. MINUTES OF CRIMINAL DEPUTIES MEETING HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE May 15, 1946 Meeting called to order by Chairman Spomer. The Chairman then called on the Salary Com mittee. Harold Emmick speaking for the commit tee reported that the Committee with the Sheriff had met with the Board of Supervisors and Coun ty Expert Earl Wallace [fore-runner of today's Chief Administrative Officer] individually and, although they refused to commit themselves their attitude was not unfavorable. Report on in: dividuals as follows: Supervisor Meeker·-from remarks he made he appeared favorable. Supervisor Lew Clark--"something should be done." Supervisor McMurtry--not adverse but against 10 per cent raise as he thought it unfair to lower salary brackets. Supervisor Efird--non-commital on our request and against 10 per cent raise. County Expert Wallace·-"no argument against your request:' Thought committee should appear before the Board when this matter comes up before them. He also promised to notify the com mittee when this matter was to be taken up by the Board. Chairman Spomer then called on Sheriff. Overholt for his comments. The Sheriff stated that under the new civil service set-up he thought part of the responsibility for requests of salary mcreases rested upon the employees. The Sheriff also said that the attitude ofthe Board appeared different this year as compared to past years and that he would like to have our committee follow through in official meeting and interviews. Bill Tienken presented a pamphlet prepared by Kern County Sheriffs office on police radio broad casting technique, in an attempt to standardize radio messages by using code numbers. Open discussion then held on this subject. Roll was called and meeting adjourned. Absent-Manfredo, Nevins, Koll. By that time it had apparently been decided that employees of the Department other than criminal deputies should be included, as the following notice appeared. ...... 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 121 Past Continued SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF MEETING::: May 23, 1946 5:00 p.m. Assembly Room, Sheriffs Office Every employee please attend. Forty-one employees indic~ted they would at tend, including jail, bailiffs, Identification Bureau, and clerical personnel, in addition to the criminal deputies. .,. MINUTES OF CRIMINAL DEPUTIES MEETING IN CONJUNCTION WITH STAFF MEETING IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE May 23, 1946 Meeting called to order by Chairman Spomer. Chairman called on Bill Tienken to explain the purpose of the meeting. Tienken stated that the meeting was called to get the group's idea and desires on an office organization. Chairman then called on Sheriff Overholt fot an expression of his views. Sheriff Overholt gave a short talk on the reasons for his recent salary requests for certain departments, and recom mended that we form an organization within the Sheriffs Office to be conducted independently of the sheriff. Chairman then called on Harold Emmick and Joe Pieretti and they gave their ideas on the subject. Motion by Joe Pieretti that a vote be taken on group's desire to organize and ifa favorable vote received that the criminal deputies organization be disbanded. Chairman called for group's desire to organize and received an affirmative vote. Mo tion to disband criminal deputies organization defeated. Chairman called for an open discussion on times and date of meeting. Motion by Harold Em mick that time for meeting be set at 5:00 p.m. Motion seconded and carried. Motion by Katherine Stroud that meeting be held the first Tuesday of each month. Motion seconded and defeated. Motion by Glen Hunt that the meeting be con ducted during the first week of each month and after question from the floor amended his motion to read as follows, "meeting to be conducted dur ing the first week of each month with the day of the week to be set by the officers of the organiza tion." Motion' seconded and carried. Chairman then appointed Ed Martin, Bill Tienken, and Lee Johnson as members of the 122 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review nominating committee to nominate officers for the new organization. Motion from the floor that the meeting be ad journed. Motion seconded and carried. The old file contained copies of the minutes of two more meetings. MINUTES OF CRIMINAL DEPUTIES MEETING HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH STAFF MEETING IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE June 20, 1946 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Con rad Spomer. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The nomating committee was called upon to give their report. Lee Johnson stated the Com mittee nominated Bill Tienken, President. Harold Emmick moved we accept the nominee. Motion seconded and carried. Al Collins was nominated for Vice President. Motion made by Emmick to accept Al for Vice President, motion seconded and carried. The nominating commit tee nominated Katherine Stroud, Secretary Treasurer. Motion made by Dorothy Shafer to ac cept Committee's choice, motion seconded and carried. Ray Esheim moved the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Bill Tienken, Presi dent, Al Collins, Vice-President, . Katherine Stroud, Secretary-Treasurer. Motion seconded and carried. Chairman Conrad Spomer then turned the meeting over to our new president. The first motion of the new organization was made by Joe Pieretti. It was moved that the first original group of criminal deputies be disband· ed. Louis Manfredo seconded the motion and it was carried. We were pleased to have, as our guest, Sheriff George J. Overholt. He was called upon to say a few words. The Sheriff stated he was glad the organization had been formed and would be will ing to help whenever needed or called upon. He t s c u informed us the budget meeting with the Board of Supervisors had been very successful, with the exception of a few minor compromises. He con gratulated the new officers and wished us suc cess in our new organization. A grievance committee consisting of the follow· ing was appointed by the president: Conrad Spomer--Criminal Deputies Ray Esheim--Bailiffs Lee Johnson--Jailer Jack Worsham--Bureau I: d Past Continued Ed Martin announced a group picture was to be taken at 9:30 a.m., June 21, 1946. The Sheriff explained the Peace Officers Organization, of which he is president, had asked for a picture of 'himself and staff for their yearbook. The president asked if there was further discus sion. No one responding, he stated there had been some discussion as to radio codes. Wes Bennett, operating the radio controls, was called upon to give his opinion ofthe use of the code. Quote Wes, "Bill Tienken thought it would be nice to have the radio code and was going to make some up at the last meeting, but so far nothing has been done about it." Bennett said he thought the idea was all right. After this discussion Bill decided not to call on anyone for further statements or discussion and no one volunteering the meeting was adjourned by the president, Bill Tienken. MINUTES OF MEETING OF SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF July 17, 1946 Meeting was called to order by Vice-President Al Collins, in the absence of our president, Bill ·Tienken. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved as read. There was some discussion as to the radio code, and the vice-president appointed Harold Emmick and Wesley Bennett to take charge of the radio code. It was suggested by Ray Esheim that perhaps a small amount should be collected each month as dues, this to be applied to the flower fund or in case of emergency. Harold Emmick stated that he did not think aoSmall amount of dues would take care of a par ty or picnic for the group. Several of the members suggested that if and when we have a party, the costs be added and pro-rated among those atten ding the party. This idea seemed to be agreed upon by most ofthe members as it was the fairest. Dorothy Shafer stated that Conrad Spomer had invited the group to his place for our party. In connection with this invitation, Joe Pieretti stated that Connie would be more than glad to have us out but he did not want to do all the work by himself, and would like to have a committee appointed to help with the work. The president immediately appointed J oe Pieretti, Louis Manfredo, Ray Esheim, Clifford Forrest, and Dorothy Shafer on this committee. It was suggested the committee meet with Spomer and decide upon the date for the meeting. At this point, our president woke up and decid ed to introduce our new member, Betty Lu Richey. Jack Worsham stated he had some more group pictures and to come and get them if you didn't have any. No further business the meeting was adjourn ed by the president. To our knowledge, the foregoing is the only bit of recorded history of the predecessor of the Fresno County Sheriff's Department Employees Relief Association and the Fresno County Deputy Sher-ill"s Association. It is interesting that when the Relief Association was formed in 1956, Al Col lins and Katherine Stroud were among the leaders. he was the first editor of The Sheriffs Review, and served as president of the organiza tion in 1958. She served as financial secretary for the first several years of the organization's ex istence, and was one of only two persons to hold that position. It's too bad nothing was found to indicate whether or not the efforts to obtain a salary in crease were successful. As a point of reference, the $190 per month most deputies were paid in 1946 was approximately the same as service sta tion attendants in Standard Oil's company operated stations were paid. When your editor joined the Department in 1951, the only remaining remnant of the 1946 organization was the flower fund, to which each employee was expected to contribute a nominal amount each payday. Most deputies were rugg ed individualists in those days, so the organiza tion may not have survived due to a failure of many to see a need for it. Or, it may have been the victim of the controversy that would seriously divide the Department for years, beginning when Joseph B. Tracy succeeded George J. Overholt in 1951. Or, perhaps its demise was due to lack of a cause when the effort to obtain a salary increase either succeeded or failed. Even if the pioneer ing group did succeed on that occasion, their ef forts in that regard had no lasting effect. In late 1951 deputy sheriffs in Fresno County were still working for approximately the same salary as service station attendants. • SINCE 1958 SAFES • LOCKS • SERVICE 24 HOURS 442-0220 1901 E. HAMMOND AVE. VISIT us -M-F 8-5:30 Sat .. &-1 1 block N. of Olive. 2 blocb E. of ......_ 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 123 Former Farmers Get Together Fresno County once had a positive and viable program to aid minor offenders, particularly alcoholics, in their efforts at rehabilitation. It began with the establishment of the Fresno County Road Camp in Los Gatos Canyon short ly before WorM War II. That facility eventually evolved into a temporary Honor Farm at Kearney Park, and a permanent institution on Elkhorn Avenue near Caruthers, designated the Fresno County Industrial Farm. For about twenty-five years the latter establish ment not only made substantial contributions to inmate rehabilitation by providing meaningful employment with opportunity to learn job skills, a wholesome diet, clean, comfortable living quarters, and recreational facilities, but also sup plemented the food budget ofthe jail and juvenile haH with farm-grown meat and vegetables. Un fortunately, a few years ago, in an ill-advised and short-sighted attempt to ease the budget crisis, the Board of Supervisors discontinued the farm ing operation, sold the cattle, leased the land, and Foreground, from left, Arachie Ogletree, Mary Ogietreee, Geneva Cox, Leroy Cox. Foreground, Pauline Willmirth, Jo Willmirth Johnson. 124 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review re-named the facility the Fresno County Branch Jail. The program may no longer exist, but memories of its accomplishments and of bonds offriendship forged during its operation are still strong among for employees ofthe three facilities. In March-of this year the group held its fourth annual re-union luncheon. In addition to retired employees and spouses, several widows of deceas ed employees were present, including Mrs. Pauline Willmirth and Jo Willmirth Johnson, widow and daughter of the late Sheriff Melvin A. Willmirth, who began his career with Fresno County as a Road Camp Superintendent. Also in attendance were two retired Jail Division cap· tains, Kenneth Larson and Gene Hallam, whose responsibilities in that capacity had included overall supervision of Industrial Farm operations, and retired Lieutenant Bill Cunningham, who had been facility commander at the Industrial Farm for several years. ~ 1 ~ 1 ~ ( Facing camera, Bob Leroy, Elmer Gilstrap, foreground, Orpha Gilstrap. Farmers Get Together Continued From left, standing, Henry Lee, Bill Cunningham, Bud Peterson, Louie Andrade, Bob Leroy, Archie Ogletree, Elmer · Gilstrap, · Jo Willmirth Johnson. Seated, Rosemary Lee, Mickey Cun ningham, Phyllis Peterson, Maxine Larson, Linnea Piening, Pauline Willmirth, Mary Ogletree, Orpha Gilstrap, Jean Crowder. From left, standing, Gene McClurg, Kenneth Larson, Gene Hallam, Roy Dillahunty, Leroy Cox, Marshall DeWittie, John -Lassley; seated, Delsie McClurg, Dolores Snyder, Ann Harr ington, June Dillahunty, Mary Hyatt, Geneva Cox, Nadine DeWittie, Opal Lassley. At the head table, Delsie McClurg, Gene McClurg, Ann Harrington. 1991 • The Sheriffs Review • 125 Index of Advertisers Fresno A V Uniforms . . . . ..... . ... 118 Ace Aluminum ... .. ... .. ...40 Alcorn Equip. Rental ... ... . . 82 Adams Paving Co. . ... ...... 51 Advance Electric Co. . ... .. .. 39 Affiliated Recovery Service, Inc. . . ..... . ......24 Alert Bail Bonds .. . ... .. ...32 Alexander Refrigeration, Sam 94 Allbritton Plumbing Service .. 42 Alles Transport, Stan . ... .. .42 AI's Mini Mix Concrete . . . . .. 32 American Paving Co . . . .. ... 112 Angelo's Drive In . .. .. . . ... 104 Armored Transport of Calif. .. 94 Arrow Electric Motor Shop .. .82 Artograph ... .... . .. ...... 116 Art's Mercantile ........ .. .. 19 Astro Motel ..... .. .. ... ....28 ATAPCO ..... . .... . .......58 Attarian Oriental Rugs ... ...87 Automatic Transmission Center ...... . .......... 112 Avent, Thomas E.. ..... . ... 116 B & W Flooring Supply .. .. 116 Beef Packers .. ... . . .. .. ... . 38 Bekins Moving & Storage ... .25 Belmont Farms ... .. .... .. . 112 Belmont Memorial Park/ Stevenson & Bean Chapel ...4 Belmont Nursery .. . ..... . . . 23 Big Potatoe Market ... .. .. . . 13 Bill's Lock Service .. .. .... 116 Britz Fertilizers, Inc. . ... . . .. 22 .. Bronzan, Assemblyman Bruce .. ...IBC Brownie M uffier Service .... . 36 Buck Ranches, H.B . .. ..... .. 51 Burford Ranch . . .. .. . .. . ...62 C & L Insurance .... . . . ... . 45 Caleva Cafe ..... .. ..... .. 103 California Industrial Rubber Company .........25 Cal's Mobile Key Shop ..... .64 Canteen of Fresno, Inc .... .. 112 Cedar Lanes .. .. .... .. ....103 Central Calif. Alarm Co......45 Central Fish Company ... . . IFC Central Valley Automotive/ Joe Haynes . ... ... . ......42 Children Discover Center/ Keen's Day School .. . .. . .. .38 Cobb Investment Co. . .. . ....82 Commercial Mfg. & Supply Company . . ......58 Costa, Assemblyman Jim . . . IBC Custom Truck Painting & Sign Company .... .. . . . . 42 D & R Tire & Automotive • Service Center ...... ... ... 11 Dale Electric, Inc.. . ..... .. .. 17 Danish Creamery Assn. . . ... 38 Data·Tech ... . .. . . . .... . ... 58 Demco Supply, Inc. ..........82 DiC~co's ... . ...... . ..... . 116 Dick, Air Conditioning Donald P. .... ... .... . ....64 Display Advertising, Inc... .. .89 Drug Fair ... . .... . ..... .. 106 Eberwein, Bud . ... .... .. ... 13 Eddie's Pastry Shop ... . .. . . 116 Ed's Radiator Service ...... .43 Edward's Lock & Safe Co. .. . 123 Electric Laboratories, Inc.....86 Emerian Trucking, Inc., W.S ..82 Emerzian Chiropractic Offices .. ... . 106 Evert's RV Country, Paul .. . . 64 Farmer's Lumber & Supplies 115 Federal Jewelry & Loan Co. . . 26 Fig Garden Village ... . . ... IFC Fisher Pharmacy, Ray . .... . 106 Foodland Markets of Fresno .. 28 Fresno Ag Hardware ..... . . 116 Fresno Catholic Cemeteries .. 12 Freno Community Food Resources, Inc. . .. .. .119 Fresno County Farm Bureau . 12 Fresno Equipment Co . .... .. .27 Fresno Glass Co. . ...... . ...86 Fresno Merchant's Patrol .... 54 Fresno M uffier Service ..... 112 Fresno Orthopedic Co.... . . . . 42 Fresno Oxygen & Welding Supplies... . . .....34 Fresno Paper Box Co., Inc. . ..82 Fresno Planning Mill Co. . . .. 94 Fresno Roofing Co .... . .... . .. 4 Fresno Truck Center . . .. ... . 58 Fung's Kitchen .. . ...... .. . 103 Ganduglia Trucking, Vincent .84 Gottschalk's . . . . ... .... .. .. 22 Gunner & Andros . . .... .. . 116 H.T. Audio Service .. .. . . . . . . 94 Harris Const. Co., Inc... .....33 Hastrup & Hyde, Inc ..... . . . 116 Heinrichs, w.J... ... .... . . . . 64 Heppner Iron & Metal Co. . .. 10 Hobe Ranch, Carl ... . .....116 Hope Manor ...... . ..... . .. 22 Horn Photo Shop ...........61 Hunter Bail Bonds, Bill .....12 Hy·Sal Canvas Specialists, Inc. . . .........64 Interior Contractors .... . .....9 Ireland Mfg. Company .......58 J & J Service, Inc. . .........38 J.M. Custom Cabinets & Furniture . ..... .. ......54 Jack-Be·Nimble Candle Shop. 58 Jae's Cleaners & Tailors . . ... 11 Jensen & Pilegard ... .. .....35 Jolly Const. Co., Inc. Robert .. .. ........... . ..48 Jones for State Assembly, Bill .. .. ................. .4 Jorgensen Batteries, Inc.... . . 12 Jorgensen &Co... . . . ... . .. 112 Kearney's Manufacturing ....39 Kee Market, Inc., Louie .....115 Kimmerle Bros. . Hydraulic Service ..... . ...94 Kings River Expeditions .... 112 Kleim Automotive Center ....24 Kleim Automotive Center .....2 Kochergen Farms .......... . . 6 Komoto Department Store . .. 11 L & P Market.... , ..... ....64 Lamona Serv~e Center, Inc. .. 88 Larson·Ratto Construction ...84 Liberty Pest Control . ........5 Lisle Funeral Home ..........6 Lloyd's Autowerkstatt . ... . .. 87 Lucky Bail Bonds ........ . . 36 Lum's Chop Suey ...... . ...102 Lyles Diversified, Inc. .. . .... . 5 Maddy, Senator Kenneth L. .IBC Marie Callender's ... . ..... 104 Mecca Billiard Supplies . ....58 Melody Food Market . ...... .82 Merchant Assoc. ... . ..... . .. 17 Mike's Pizzeria ............102 Modern Welding Company ...42 Moy's Chinese Restaurant ., 103 McDonald Jewelers .........58 Nonini's Winery ...... . .....84 Normart's Furs ..... . ..... .112 O'Brien Brake Serv~e, Inc. .109 O'Hanyan's IntI. . ..........116 Ostergaard Feeds, Inc...... .109 PG & E ... .. .... -... . ......10 126 • 1991 • The Sheriff's Review P.I.P. Postal Instant Press .... ...48 Palace Meat Market Co., Inc. . 36 Paradise Liquors ...........84 Paramount Pest Control Service . . . ........54 Parrish Chevron, Bill ... .....7 Pay less ..... .......... . ... 18 Pay Less Market ..... . .... 116 Piccolo's Flowerland . . ...... 116 Pleasant Mattress & Furniture ..... .. ........ 112 Plum Services, KM ........ 112 Producers Cotton Oil ...'..... 19 Producers Dairy, Inc .... . .... 64 Producers Packing Co.! Jura Farms, Inc. . .... .....22 Puma Construction, Inc.. .. .. 84 Quali-T-Ruck ... . ........OBC Ranchers Cotton Oil .... .... 12 Rasmussen Auto Repair . .... 82 Rau Dairy, Inc., Fred ..... ... 19 Ray Bros. Transportation ... . 94 Red Triangle Oil Co .........82 Rich Products Corp... ...... . 58 Richard's Cocktail Lounge .. .54 Rippee Investigator, Bill D. ...64 Rolinda Farmers Store ..... 116 RucksteH Calif. Sales Co. . . .. 44 Rudy's Elm Pharmacy . ..... 106 Ryroff Co., S.E. ......... ....58 S.P.S.P., Inc....... ... .......84 Sadler Office Supply,<I!Inc..... 11 Sams Luggage .............82 Sam's Party Rental ..... . .. . 51 Sanchez Bros. Mfg ............7 Sante Fe Hotel ............ 103 Santi's, Inc.! Used Cars & Repair .... . .. 12 Schedler's Engine Rebuilding ....... 115 Seibert's Oil Company, Inc.... 12 Semper Truck Lines, Inc..... 10 Sonitrol of Fresno, Inc. . ......3 Spangle Air. Cond., Richard A................16 Sparky Electronics ...........9 Staiger Construction Co... . ..82 Stewart & N uss, Inc. . .... ....6 Sun Sun Kitchen ..... . ... . 103 T & T Electric .............66 T & T Refrigerated . Transport .... .. ........ . 105 Tax Audit Bureau ... . . . ....61 Thesta Automotive ..... . .... 35 Tinkler Mission Chapel ......84 Travelers Body & Fender Works ..... ..... 54 Tri-Boro Fruit Co., Inc.......23 Truck Dispatch Service ..... 112 Turner Security Systems.... 118 Twin Palm Liquor ...... . ...58 Two-Way Fruit Stand ........81 Uncle Tom's Liquor Store ... .82 Union Bank ............. .. 22 United Faith Foundation '" IFC VM Custom Boat Trailers....84 Valley Bakery ..............43 Valley Burglar Alarm .......34 Valley Radiator Co. ........ 116 Valley Towing Service .......42 Valley Welding & Machine Works ...... . .. 94 Van Dyke News Co ...... . .. .42 Ventura TV Center ........116 Verburg Dairy, William ......88 Vie Del Company .......... 111 Vuich, Senator Rose Ann .. . IBC Waller Inventory Service .....61 Warrick Electric, Inc..... .. .. 25 Wayne's Liquors ............28 Wayte & Sons, R.J. . .. ......42 Weiberts Enterprises ........61 West Cal, Inc./ .Brentwood Homes ........ 111 Western Exterminator Co....12 Yosemite Coins & Antiques .116 Cantua Creek Houlding Farms ..... . ......54 Caruthers Elders Produce & Mini Mart .64 Fair Mart .................54 Tex's Towing ............ . .. 94 Watson Ag Chemicals, Inc. . . . 27 Clovis Boice Funeral Home .........6 C & W Body Shop ... .......62 Clovis Funeral Chapel .......27 DiCicco's ....... .. ........116 Environmental Air Condo & Heating ...............24 500 Club .................119 Jim's Place ......... . ......42 Kelley, CPA, Larry S. . .. . ...51 Mueller Construction Supply .38 P.R. Farms, Inc. .............4 Sassano's Mens Wear ........26 Sierra Custom Homes ... . ... 37 Valley Fence Co ........ .. ...84 Coalinga The Allen Farming .........84 Birdwell Ranch .............64 Coalinga Feed Yard, Inc. .... 116 HCM Farms ..............116 McLeod Ford, Larry .........54 Red Robin Restaurant ......104 Vosburg Electric .... ; .......36 Wanda's Pet Grooming ..... 116 Del Rey Economy Stock & Feed .....115 Enoch Packing Co., Inc ....... 17 Garry Packing, Inc. . ........84 Dinuba Peloian Ranches ............24 Valley Truck Wrecking ......91 Firebaugh Castaneda Insurance Agency . .......116 Echeuesta Farms, Inc........37 Griffen Ranch, Inc., Michael ..28 ,J & J Custom Farming ......38 Las Deltas Grocery .........84 Locke Ranch, D.T. "Slim" . ...22 Panoche Farms/PFC Farms ...94 Perez Packing Co., Inc .. ......4 Rebecchi's Dept. Store ...... 116 Tharp's Farm Supply ........36 Thomason Tractor Co... .... 116 Valley ,-,eed Growers ........24 Fish Camp Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad .... .. ..... .42 Fh'e Points Don's Market ..............84 Five Points Ranch ..........33 Price Giffen Associates ..... 116 Lassen Market .............82 Fowler Borga, Inc. . ................2 Custom CabineL .. .........91 Fowler Forrest Products .....38 Picker Parts, Inc............19 Simonian Fruit Co. . ........82 Simonian Insurance, C.D. ....66 Friant Friant Trading Post ........ 116 Hanford KESCO (Kings Electric Supply Co.) .54 Huron Huron General Store .......116 McIlroy Farm Equipment ....30 Woolf Farming Co. of Calif., Inc. .......... . ..38 Kerman Clement Apiaries, Inc........33 Haupt Bros. Land Leveling ...36 Plaza Drug . . .............106 Valley Travel Agency . . ... . .. 58 Kingsburg Guat'dian Industries, Corp....91 Swedish Mill Restaurant ....103 Vallis Restaurant ... ... .... 103 Van Beurden, Wigh & Associates .............22 Madera Norby Lumber Co., Inc ...... 109 1991 • The Sheriffs Review. 127 Mendota Joe & Beta's Food Mart ..... 116 Mendota Food Center ...... 116 Pappas & Co., Inc. . ......... 36 Oakhurst Bernardi Equipment Rental & Sales ...........94 Orange Cove Collins Garage .............13 Orange Cove Liquor Store .. 116 Orange Cove Pharmacy ..... 106 Parlier Food King Market ..........22 Parlier Food Basket ........ 101 Parlier Lumber Co..........94 Sorensen Packing Co., Chris .. 38 U-Save Market ..............2 Reedley Cairn's Funeral Home ....... 10 California Growers ..........36 Dale's Auto Diesel Repair ..... 1 Jim's Body Shop ........... .42 Kings River Bank ..........38 A. Levy & J. Zentner Co. . ... 13 Rosie's Pl~ce ..............116 lridex oj Advertisers Salwasser Mfg. Co., Inc....... 16 Simplot Soil Builders ...... 101 Riverdale The Busy Bee ............ . .. 2 McLeod Ford ..............112 Riverdale Drug Store ....... 106 Ruann Dairy ...............17 Santos Dairy, Frank ........91 Urbelz~Alberto ............ :29 Sanger Wm. J. & Wm. E. Bros...... 116 Case Trucking, Inc., Lonnie . .42 Eastside Mobile Locksmith ...81 General Cable Co. . .........54 Chuck Wagon .............103 Minkler Cash Store .........30 Lakeridge Marina ...........4 Olson Enterprises, Inc., Dan .. 29 Sanger Nursery ............94 Sherwood Forest Golf Club ...84 Wallin & Son Funeral Home .36 San Joaquin Rabb Bros. Trucking ........27 Security Ag. Research ........6 West Side Pump Co......... 111 Selma B & H Market .............24 Brent Burwell, Inc..........40 Fresno Values & Casting, Inc. 23 Gilbert's Automatic Transmission ... 54 Grumbles Food Market & Liquor .........89 McKenzie Trucking, Harry ... 33 Page Funeral Chapel ........44 Sals Mexican Restaurant ... 103 Selma Shell Service/ Davis Towing ............ .44 Serian Packing, Robert ..... 111 Torii Market ..............112 Wells Used Cars ...........112 Shaver Lake Hungry Hut ..............102 The Saw Mill .............103 Shaver Lake Hardware ......54 Toll House E.B. Yancy Building Materials ........25 Tranquillity Rathmann Oil Company .....24 Cindy Garrett 486-8100 (days) 442-8889 (evenings) Quality Labradors bred for Field Show Companions All Stock OFA & CERF Cleared Champion Stud Service Puppies Occasionally (Puppies Due 9-91) 128 • 1991 • The Sheriffs Review HI wish to thank the men and women of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office for the excellent way you continue to serve in the public's interest and safety." BRUCE BRONZAN Member of the Assembly 31st Assembly District, representing the cities of: Clovis, Del Rey, Fowler, Fresno, Orange Cove, Parlier, Reedley, Sanger, Selma. REPRESENTING: Fresno • Madera • Merced Mariposa • Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties Assemblyman I would Like To Take This Opportunity To Thank All The Men And Women Of The Fresno Sheriff's Department. Your Efforts Make Our Community A Better Place To Live. 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