Mendota Police Department

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

🚨 ARREST NOTICE 🚨

On October 12, 2026, at approximately 7:21 PM, Mendota Police Department officers successfully located and arrested Omar Leon Ramirez on the 200 block of Oller Street.

Ramirez was being sought by law enforcement in connection with an ongoing investigation. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Fresno County Jail, where he was booked on the following charges:

• Felony Criminal Threats

• Misdemeanor Peeking While Prowling

💙 COMMUNITY SAFETY & TIPS

The Mendota Police Department is dedicated to preserving the safety and peace of our community. We encourage residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.

10/08/2026

10/05/2026

Holy Slither! 🐍

Our Code Enforcement officers were called out to Unida St & 7th St on a report of an uninvited guest cruising the neighborhood. Turns out, it was just a local Gopher Snake looking for a shortcut!

Our brave team safely "enforced the code" (and by that, we mean gently captured the little guy) and relocated him back into his natural habitat, far away from residential foot traffic.

No ticket was issued, but we did advise him that slithering without a permit is strictly frowned upon! 🚨👮

10/05/2026

🎈 COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT 🎈

The Mendota Police Department had a wonderful time participating in the 35th Annual Westside Red Ribbon Carnival and Parade in Tranquility yesterday, Sunday, October 4th! 🚔

It was an absolute privilege to ride alongside our neighbors, support youth drug awareness and prevention, and see so many smiling faces lining the streets. Events like this showcase the incredible strength, unity, and spirit of our Westside communities.

Thank you to the event organizers, volunteers, and everyone who came out to celebrate and make the day so special. We are proud to serve and stand with you! 💙

10/03/2026

👮‍♂️Mendota Police Department Assistance Report👮‍♂️

Earlier today at approximately 9:41 AM, Mendota Police Officers responded to assist a motorist whose semi-truck stalled in the Highway 33 and Oller Street roundabout.

Our officers immediately went to work directing traffic to ensure the safe and steady flow of vehicles around the intersection. Thanks to swift coordination, the semi-truck was safely removed from the roadway with minimal disruption.

Thank you to our local drivers for your patience and for giving our officers room to work safely! Stay safe out there, Mendota. 💙

10/02/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT & ARREST REPORT 🚨

On October 1, 2026, at approximately 6:13 p.m., Mendota Police Department officers responded to a collision on northbound Highway 33 at Naples Street. Jesus Martinez Tello was traveling northbound in a gray Nissan pick-up truck when he rear-ended a Toyota pick-up truck, causing injury to the other driver. Following the collision, Tello, who was intoxicated, fled the scene northbound on Highway 33.

Officers subsequently located and detained Martinez on Highway 33 north of Bullard Avenue, taking him into custody without further incident. He was booked into the Fresno County Jail on felony charges including:

• Felony Hit and Run

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI) causing injury

Reminder: Driving under the influence endangers everyone on the road. If you witness reckless driving or suspect a driver is impaired, please contact law enforcement immediately.