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Enforcement FAQs

My family member, who may suffer from mental health issues, has been arrested. What do I do?

This is a step-by-step guide to help families cope with the criminal justice system in Fresno County when a family member who suffers from a brain disorder (mental illness) is arrested.

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I want to go hunting. Where are the No Shooting Areas in Fresno County?

No Shooting Area maps can be downloaded below or under Community in the Navigation menu to the left of this screen. For regulations, open season dates, etc. please refer to the Department of Fish and Game's Web site.

  • No Shooting Map - Fresno / Clovis
  • No Shooting Map - Mountains
  • Department of Fish and Wildlife

I know who stole my property. Why doesn’t the Sheriff’s Office arrest the person?

If you have made a report on the theft, contact the Area Commander at the substation near you. You will then be connected to the Property Detective assigned to your case.

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How do I report a stolen vehicle license plate in Fresno County?

To report stolen vehicle license plates in Fresno County, contact California Highway Patrol Dispatch at 559-262-0400.  If the theft occurred in a different county, call your local law enforcement agency.

How do I report a lost or stolen cellular phone?

If you have lost your cellular phone contact your provider. If your provider requires a sheriff's report, you may report it on our online reporting system.

If your cellular phone has been stolen, you may report thefts of property on our online reporting system.

How do I protect my personal information and identity?

If you think you've been the victim of identity theft, forgery or fraud, contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office at 559-600-3111.  You may also file an online report for these types of crime by visiting "Report a Crime Online."   Review the following link to learn more about identity theft prevention.

How do I report people dealing drugs?

To make a report, call the NARCOTIC HOTLINE toll-free at 1-800-660-1086.

How do I report my child being assaulted on the way home from school?

Contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Dispatch center at 559-600-3111.

How do I request extra patrols in my neighborhood?

Contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Dispatch center at 559-600-3111.

How do I call for a deputy?

Contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Dispatch center at 559-488-3111.

My neighbor and I are not getting along. What can we do?

If a crime has been committed, contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office dispatch center at 559-600-3111.

How do I report someone illegally dumping garbage or hazardous materials?

Contact Fresno County Human Services, Environmental Health at 559-600-3271.

I live in the City of Fresno and I need to file a crime report.

Contact the Fresno Police Department at 559-621-7000.

Why should I file a crime report?

In addition to investigating your case, the information from the crime report will assist the Sheriff's Office in tracking a variety of crime statistics, which helps us better serve the community.

Your insurance company may also need an official crime report if you plan to file a claim.

Who do I contact for child custody issues?

Contact the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office at 559-600-3141.

How do I get legal papers served?

Contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Civil Unit at 559-600-8230 during regular business hours.

How do I report an Internet/email scam or fraud?

Crimes committed over the Internet should be reported as any other crime by contacting the Sheriff's Office dispatch center at 559-600-3111, or by filing an online report with our office at "Report a Crime."  It is also recommended that a complaint be filed with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

How do I report cars speeding through my neighborhood?

Contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office dispatch center at 559-600-3111.

What are the crime stats in my area?

Visit CrimeMapping.com for detailed information about crimes in your area.

My car is missing. It might have been repossessed. Who can I call?

Contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office dispatch center at 559-600-3111. Companies that handle repossessions are supposed to contact us with the information.

My car was broken into. Who do I call?

Contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Dispatch center at 559-600-3111.

Someone tried to burn my car last night. Who do I call?

If you are a resident of Fresno County, please contact the appropriate fire department for your area. If you are a resident of the City of Fresno, please call 559-621-4199.

  • Cal Fire (Fresno County Fire): 559-493-4300
  • Fresno Fire: 559-621-4199

How do I report my car stolen?

Contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Dispatch center at 559-600-3111.

How do I report transients harassing my customers?

Contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Dispatch center at 559-600-3111.

How do I find out if a Detective is working my case?

If it is regarding a reported property crime, you should contact the Sheriff Area Substation for information related to your case. Contact the Sheriff Area Substation for your specific area information.

Area 1

San Joaquin, 559-693-2437

Area 2

Fresno metro, 559-292-1132

Area 3

Selma, 559-896-2003

Area 4

Auberry, 559-855-4904

 

Squaw Valley, 559-332-2226

I was away and when I came home, I found my house had been broken into. Who do I call?

Contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office dispatch center at 559-600-3111 to report the crime.

How do I complain about barking dogs?

Contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office dispatch center at 559-559-600-3111.

My car was towed. Who do I call to find out where it is?

Contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office dispatch center at 559-600-3111.

How do I report an abandoned vehicle?

For an abandoned vehicles located along the roadways, contact California Highway Patrol Dispatch at 559-262-0400. 

How do I report parking violations?

To report vehicles illegally parked along the roadways, contact California Highway Patrol Dispatch at 559-262-0400.

 

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  • Jail
    • General Information
    • Booking & Classification
    • Access to Courts & Counsel
    • Money & Property
    • Incarcerated Person Locator
      • Incarcerated Persons in Custody, A - Z
      • Incarcerated Person Name Search
      • Incarcerated Person Bookings
      • Incarcerated Person Releases
      • V.I.N.E.
      • Population Statistics
    • In-Custody Deaths
    • Commissary
    • Incarcerated Person Mail
    • Incarcerated Person Telephones
    • Notary Public
    • Visiting
      • Visiting Information
      • Visiting Schedule
      • Visitor Dress Code
      • Hospital Visits
      • Media Access
    • Incarcerated Person Programs
    • Incarcerated Person Rules and Grievances
    • PREA
    • Jail Tours
    • SERT Team
    • Remedial Compliance Sergeant
    • ADA
    • Live Scan Fingerprints
    • Contacting an Incarcerated Person
    • VINE - Incarcerated Person Info Center
  • Coroner/Public Administrator
    • Coroner's Office
    • Public Administrator
  • Report a Crime
    • Report a Crime Online
    • House Check
    • Graffiti Reporting
    • When to Call 911
    • Calling 911: The Five Ws
    • Crime StoppersCrime Stoppers
    • Internal Affairs
    • Drug Tip
    • Report a Homeless Encampment
    • Targeted Violence Prevention Task Force
  • Protect Yourself
    • Crime Prevention
      • House Check
      • Identity Theft Prevention
      • Rural Crime Prevention
      • Neighborhood Watch
      • Crime StoppersCrime Stoppers
    • Megan's Law
    • Homeland Security
    • ICACICAC
    • Victim Info (VINE)Victim Info (VINE)
  • Community
    • Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) PolicyAutomated License Plate Readers (ALPR) Policy
    • Citizens on Patrol
    • City Police Departments
    • Concealed Weapons Permits
    • Crime StoppersCrime Stoppers
    • Daily Liquor License
    • Fingerprinting Services
    • Fire Season Information
    • Map - City or County?
    • Massage Establishment Application
    • National Crime Prevention CouncilNational Crime Prevention Council
    • Neighborhood Watch
    • Noise Ordinance
    • Questions (FAQ)
    • Safety
      • Bike Safety
      • Child Safety Tips
      • No Shooting Maps
    • Sheriff's FoundationSheriff's Foundation
    • Sheriff's Reading Posse
    • The Meth ProjectThe Meth Project
    • Weblinks
    • Youth Academy
  • Civil
    • Civil
    • Fees & Service Type
    • Restraining Orders
    • Services (Non-Enforcement)
    • Eviction
    • Levy Enforcement
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Civil Forms
    • Civil Connect
  • Admin
    • Office of the Sheriff-Coroner
    • Mission, Vision, and Values
    • Executive Staff
    • Organizational Chart
    • Assembly Bill 481
    • Backgrounds
    • Recruiting
    • Court Services
    • Crime Statistics
      • Uniform Crime StatisticsUniform Crime Statistics
    • Fiscal Management
    • Fleet Services
    • Historical Information
      • Former Sheriffs
      • History / Sheriff's Review Magazines
      • Year-End Reviews
      • Wall of Honor
    • Human Resources
    • Information Technology
    • Internal Affairs
    • Job Opportunities
    • Contact Us
    • Training Documentation
  • Units
    • Training
      • Training
      • Fresno State Reserves
      • Sheriff's Academy
      • Uniform Field Reserves
    • Chaplaincy Unit
    • Property and Evidence Unit
    • Enforcement
      • Patrol Areas
      • Communications
      • Mutual Aid
    • Specialty Units
      • Ag Task Force
      • Air Support Unit
      • Boating Enforcement Unit
      • Dive Team
      • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
      • HEAT
      • Honor Guard
      • K-9 Unit
      • MAGEC
      • Mounted Patrol Unit
      • Off-Road Safety Team
      • Search and Rescue
        • Search and Rescue
        • Mountaineers
        • Mounted Posse
        • Jeep Rescue Unit
        • Air Squadron
      • SWAT Team
    • Detective Bureau
      • Child Predator Program
      • Crime Scene Unit
      • Domestic Violence
      • Elder Abuse
      • Forensics Laboratory
      • Homicide Unit
      • ICAC
      • Missing Persons/Runaways
      • PC 290 Sex Registration
      • PC 290: Sex Offenders
      • Special Investigations Task Force (SITF)
        • Vice/Intelligence
        • Marijuana Incidents
        • Marijuana Safety Team
        • Meth Task Force
        • Submit a Drug Tip
    • Records
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      • Incarcerated Person Search
  • Media
  • PRA
    • Request Public Records via NextRequestRequest Public Records via NextRequest
    • Master Schedule of Fees, Charges & Recovered Costs
    • Policies and Procedures
    • PC 832.7 - Records
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