City of Chowchilla Police Department

It was a beautiful afternoon in the City. Officer Huckabee and Officer Rogers stopped to visit with three young ladies outside playing this afternoon. They were excited about the stickers Officer Huckabee gave them.

Thank you Mr. Ray Barragan for lunch yesterday. It was delicious. We appreciate you and all your support!!!

US MARSHALS SERVICE OFFERS REWARD IN ESCAPE OF MERCED COUNTY INMATES UPDATE The Merced County Sheriff’s Office is working with several local, state, and feder...al law enforcement agencies, including the United States Marshals Service, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Special Services Unit, to track down and apprehend the six subjects who escaped from the Merced County Jail on Sunday morning. A TIP LINE has been set up by the US Marshalls Service and a reward of up to $5,000.00 per escapee is being offered for any information leading to the apprehension of these subjects. To provide information you can call: 1-877-WANTED-2 (1-877-926-8332) or you can visit the following link: https://www.usmarshals.gov/tips/index.html All information given can remain anonymous and could help bring these criminals to justice. The following subjects should be considered armed and dangerous. If you see any of the following escapees do not approach them and immediately call 9-1-1. BARRON, JORGE; 20-years-old, Hispanic Male Adult, 5’05 140lbs, Black Hair, Brown Eyes, from Atwater, Ca Current Charges - violation of probation CORONADO, GABRIEL FRANCIS; 19-years-old, Hispanic Male Adult, 5’10, 225lbs, Black Hair, Brown Eyes, from Atwater, Ca Current Charges - attempted murder, shooting at an inhabited dwelling, participation in a criminal street gang, felon in possession of a firearm, violation of probation. LEON, MANUEL ALLEN; 21-years-old, Hispanic Male Adult, 5’10 165lbs, Black Hair, Brown Eyes, from Vallejo, California Current Charges - assault with a firearm, shooting at an inhabited dwelling, evade peace officer reckless driving, participation in a criminal street gang, carrying a loaded firearm RODRIGUEZ JR, ANDRES NUNEZ; 21-years-old, Hispanic Male Adult, 5’07, 145lbs, Black Hair, Brown Eyes, from Planada, Ca Current Charges - Attempted Murder, shooting at an inhabited dwelling, participation in a criminal street gang, felon in possession of a firearm. ROMAN, FABIAN CRUZ 22-years-old, Hispanic Male Adult, 5’06, 145lbs, Black Hair, Brown Eyes, from Los Banos, Ca Current Charges murder VENTURA, EDGAR EDUARDO 22-years-old, Hispanic Male Adult, 5’11, 129lbs, Black Hair, Brown Eyes from Portland, Oregon Current Charges felon in possession of a firearm, participation in a criminal street gang, violation of probation.

If you see or hear anything please call the police department.

New Year’s Eve is upon us, we are hoping everyone celebrates safely. We all are aware of the risks related to COVID-19 and the necessary precautions we need to take, but there are other dangers encountered on New Year’s Eve. One is celebratory gunfire, or shooting into the air. Every year people are killed and injured in the U.S. from people firing guns in the air on New Year’s Eve and the 4th of July. Please discourage friends and family from celebrating with firearms. Neg...ligently discharging a firearm is illegal and we will be enforcing it. Secondly, some people like to celebrate by drinking. Should you decide to drink please have a plan not to drive! We are all ready for the change a new year can bring, especially this year, but let’s get there safely together. There has been way too many tragedies this year to start off 2021 with one. Stay SAFE and HEALTHY Chowchilla! Happy New Year. Chief Dave Riviere