"Moments of tragedy like this are devastating to our department and especially the family of this amazing officer," said Chowchilla's police chief following the death of ... Read More

On October 3, Officer Barrantes was involved in an on-duty traffic collision on State Route 152 at Road 13 in Madera County. Despite lifesaving efforts by first responders, Officer Barrantes succumbed ... Read More

October 5, 2025 - Madera CHP officials report that on Friday, October 3, 2025, at approximately 10:37 p.m., the Merced Communications Center (MCC) received a call of a two-vehicle traffic crash, ... Read More

The city of Chowchilla has identified the on-duty police officer who lost his life Friday night after his patrol vehicle collided with a big rig. Mayor Kelly ... Read More

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed a Chowchilla Police officer while on duty on Friday night. Read More