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Murder Investigation; Fresno Man Wanted

Murder Investigation; Fresno Man Wanted

A Fresno man first wanted for questioning in the disappearance of a Sanger teenager is now wanted for murder, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office said in a news release Monday afternoon.

An arrest warrant for murder, attempted murder and weapons charges has been issued for 21-year-old Ernie Chanmany.

Chanmany was initially identified as one of the suspects possibly involved in the disappearance of 16-year-old Sammy Mercado.

Detectives say Mercado and two friends drove to a field at Annadale and Willow in Southeast Fresno on April 12th to steal marijuana. Mercado was confronted by two men on the property as his two friends drove away. They reportedly heard gunshots.

The two friends last saw Mercado lying on the ground next to the marijuana. Investigators say the two returned later to try to find Mercado but could not.

The sheriff's office has not released any other details regarding Sammy Mercado.

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Leave Canned Food at Your Mailbox Today

Leave Canned Food at Your Mailbox Today

Today, Saturday, May 12, 2012, the National Association of Letter Carriers will pick up canned and dried foods for Stamp Out Hunger across America. Now in its 20th year, the Stamp Out Hunger effort is the nation’s largest single-day food drive.

In recent years, a record-setting total of 77 million pounds of food was donated, bringing the grand total of donations to more than one billion pounds collected over the history of the drive.

To help Stamp Out Hunger, simply leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable food items next to your mailbox before regular mail delivery today, Saturday, May 12th. The nation’s 230,000 letter carriers will then collect the donations as they deliver the mail and take them to food banks and other hunger relief organizations in more than 10,000 local communities.

Ryatt Johnston Gallery Invites You For A Visit

Ryatt Johnston Gallery Invites You For A Visit

 

Tamela Ryatt and Karen Johnston of Ryatt Johnston Gallery invite the public to their 3rd annual open house on Saturday & Sunday, May 12th & 13th from 10 am to 4 pm.

Location: 22140 Frontier Road, Clovis, CA 93619 (cross street; Auberry Road, 2 miles north of Table Mountain Casino)

Join Ryatt and Johnston as they present their photography, sculptures and feature the paintings by Fresno’s newest artist, Bibi Bielat. The open house also showcases a gorgeous succulent garden, walking trails and sitting areas with breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the surrounding foothills.

 

Sequoia Guild Luncheon/Fashion Fundraiser For Children's Hospital

Story submitted by Colleen Gallardo

Sequoia Guild of Children’s Hospital Central California and Sanger High Interact Club presents 2nd Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show

Saturday June 2, 2012
11:00 a.m.m to 1:00 p.m.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

Sanger High School Multi-Purpose Room
1045 Bethel Avenue, Sanger, CA 93657

$20 per person

Guild members will be decorating themed tables.
Raffles and drawings

Call for Tickets
Nancy Daddino @ 269-6446
Colleen Gallardo @ 618-2309
or Email: sequoiaguild@yahoo.com

Will Reward Money Make People Talk In Sanger?

Will Reward Money Make People Talk In Sanger?

The community of Sanger hopes a hefty reward will provide new tips in the disappearance of Sammy Mercado. The 16-year-old Mercado vanished after reportedly trying to steal marijuana from a Southeast Fresno grow in mid–April

Sunday, his hometown baked cupcakes, candy and peanut butter cookies to raise money for his reward fund. The Mercado family was overwhelmed by the support in Sanger including his cousin Desiree Mercado. "It makes me feel blessed that there are people like this out here."

Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims announced that Crime Stoppers doubled its reward money to $2,000. Mims encouraged the crowd not to hold back anything they know about the case. "It could be the smallest, the smallest bit of information that cracks this case wide open for us."

Fundraiser This Weekend for Sanger Teen's CRIMESTOPPERS Fund

Fundraiser This Weekend for Sanger Teen's CRIMESTOPPERS Fund

Neighbors Alert Family To House Fire

Neighbors Alert Family To House Fire

A family is thanking neighbors for saving their lives after a fire broke out at their home early Thursday morning.

Firefighters were called to the home along Greenwood Avenue near 14th Street around 3 a.m. Thursday.

Investigators say the fire started in the garage and spread to the attic.

Smoke detectors did go off, but apparently the family didn't hear them. It wasn't until neighbors ran over and woke them up that the family made it out. No one was hurt.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.