FRESNO - U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced the two winners of the Eastern District of California Law Enforcement Awards, recognizing the outstanding professionalism and dedicated public service of our local and state law enforcement partners. These awards, presented annually to a law enforcement agency and an officer in each of the Sacramento and Fresno divisions of the Eastern District of California, recognize outstanding collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement in addressing public safety issues in this region.
The winner of the Fresno division’s Outstanding Investigator Award is Detective Robert Pair of the Bakersfield Police Department for his outstanding work as case agent for Operation Blind Mice, a multi-agency investigation into Bakersfield’s West Side Crips gang. Detective Pair was instrumental in obtaining federal indictments against 11 West Side Crips members or associates as well as state charges against approximately 30 individuals for crimes ranging from burglary to murder. He helped draft wire applications, monitored wires, and conducted associated investigations. As a member of the Bakersfield Police Department’s gang squad, Detective Pair brought an extensive knowledge of the West Side Crips gang to the investigation that the other investigators relied upon repeatedly.
Prison Guard Kills Corcoran Inmate Assaulting Another Prisoner
CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating a use-of-deadly-force incident that resulted in the death of an inmate at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison in Corcoran (SATF). At approximately 7:34 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27, there was an attempted homicide of an inmate in one of the facility’s dayrooms. Two inmates attacked a third inmate with an inmate-manufactured weapon.
Officers discharged two 40mm less-than-lethal rounds to stop the attack; however, the inmates did not comply. A correctional officer discharged one lethal round from the Mini-14 rifle. One of the assailants, identified as Daniel Gonzales, sustained a gunshot wound. He received prompt medical attention; however, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 7:58 p.m.
7-year-old Girl Killed in Bass Lake Boat Accident
BASS LAKE - On September 3, 2018 around 3:08pm, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service regarding a boating accident at Bass Lake. According to witness statements, a privately owned ski boat was pulling two individuals on an inflatable tube. While the ski boat was stopped, a pontoon boat struck both tube passengers. Deputies responded to the scene along with EMS and located two injured persons, ages 32 and 7.
The 32 year old male, Brandon Harris, was transported to local regional hospital by ground ambulance, while the 7 year old female victim was airlifted to a local regional hospital. The 7 year old female, Lily Harris, was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. The father and daughter are both residents of Fresno, but maintain a residence in the Bass Lake area. The operator of the pontoon boat is a resident of San Mateo, but also maintains a residence in the Bass Lake area.
Turlock Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Trafficking Child Pornography
FRESNO - Edward Paul Cragg, 38, of Turlock, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill to 20 years in prison for one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
The prison term will be followed by 10 years of supervised release during which Cragg will be required to register as a sex offender, and his access to minors, computers, and the internet will be restricted. Cragg was also ordered to pay $3,000 to $5,000 in restitution to multiple victims whose images Cragg obtained and made available to others.
Fresno County Jail Inmate Attacks Two Correctional Officers
FRESNO - On Tuesday, 35 year old inmate Emillio Mancia assaulted two Fresno County Correctional Officers with a small, jail-issued shaving razor. The officers were attempting to move Mancia out of a video visitation room when he attacked the two male officers, slashingthem several times in their faces.
Two additional male correctional officers responded to help subdue Mancia. While doing so, one of the officers injured his hand and the other hurt his knee. Mancia was ultimately detained and taken back to his cell. All of the officers received medical treatment for their injuries. They were sent home and are in good spirits. In fact, they've stated they are eager to return to work.
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