(Press Release) A self-admitted Fresno Bulldog gang member wanted in Madera County has been captured.
42-year-old Michael James Prendez was arrested Monday night in Fresno by Fresno Police. The fugitive was pulled over at Clinton & Marks at around 11:00 p.m. Officers found a $25,000 warrant issued for his arrest out of Madera County.
Prendez was wanted for passing fictitious checks at the Family Food Center in Madera. He’s accused of cashing a series of checks totaling more than $1,400.
Prendez was turned over to Madera County Sheriff’s Deputies who transported him to Madera County Department of Corrections.
The Fresno County native remains behind bars booked on the $25,000 warrant – charges include: Three counts of passing a fictitious check and two counts of burglary.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with further information about this case is asked to call the Madera County Sheriff’s Department at (559) 675-7770 or phone in anonymous tips to CrimeStopppers at 498-STOP.
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