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Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Prison for Sexting and Propositioning Teenaged Girl

SACRAMENTO - Timothy Holt, 27, formerly of Susanville, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez to 21 months in prison and three years of supervised release for transportation of obscene matters, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.

According to court documents, the father of a teenaged girl reported that Holt, as an adult correctional officer, had been sexually propositioning his daughter over an internet messaging service. Law enforcement officers took over the girl’s messaging account. Posing as the teenaged girl, officers continued to chat with Holt and agreed to meet him. Officers arrested Holt when he arrived at the meet location.

Dog Pound Gangster Sentenced to over 11 Years in Prison

FRESNO - Kiandre Johnson, 25, of Fresno, was sentenced Monday to 11 years and six months in prison for engaging in a conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering and using a facility of interstate commerce to facilitate prostitution, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.

According to court documents, in March and April 2016, Johnson conspired with other Dog Pound Gang members to kill rival gang members for the purpose of gaining or maintaining his status within the Dog Pound enterprise. Between March 23, 2016, and April 7, 2016, three Dog Pound members or associates were shot or shot at by rival gang members.

DUI Checkpoint Some Where in Fresno This Weekend

FRESNO - The Fresno Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

DUI Checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.

Thousands Of Girls, Boys and Families Celebrate Historic Launch Of Scouts BSA

IRVING, Texas - From twilight hikes, to festive launch parties and campouts, thousands of Scouts, parents, and volunteers will celebrate nationwide as the Boy Scouts of America welcomes for the first time both young women and young men ages 11-17 into its most iconic program for character and leadership development.

"I have never felt more joy or exhilaration than I do right now in founding our troop," shared Kim Foli, a soon-to-be Scoutmaster from Gainesville, Florida. "My daughter and I knew we had to do this last year when it was announced. Scouting was the best thing I could have done with my son, and now I walk the trail with my daughter. Scout me in!"

Former MUSD Administrator, Now Laton School District Superintendent, on The Hot Seat Again

LATON – Former Madera Unified School District Associate Superintendent, and now Superintendent for the Laton Joint Unified School District, Victor Villar has found himself in trouble again for allegedly creating a hostile work environment.

Following a special meeting of the district’s board of trustees, Villar was placed on paid administrative leave last week following allegations the educator was involved in a relationship with a district employee and creating the hostile environment with another employee.