7/14/16 - The Coroner’s Office has released the name of the homicide victim found in the city of Mendota on Wednesday. She is 30 year old Joanna Maya of Mendota.
7/13/16 - Early Wednesday morning, a Mendota Police officer responded to a report of an injured person.
The officer arrived to an apartment complex on the 200 block of I St. in the city of Mendota. The officer discovered a woman, approximately 30 years old, who was on the ground outside deceased. The officer noticed signs of trauma to the woman, which determined it should be handled as a homicide case.
Mendota Police contacted the Fresno County Sheriff's department around 3:00 am and requested that our detectives handle the case. Detectives have interviewed potential witnesses and members of the FSO Crime Scene Unit have collected evidence for processing.
This remains an ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified.
Anyone with additional information on this case should call Fresno County Sheriff’s Detective Adam Maldonado at (559) 600-8208 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867). You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
