February 24, 2024 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials report that property crimes detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 18-year-old Cesar Flores of Riverdale and 18-year-old Dominique Diaz of Fresno. Both have been booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges of robbery with the use of a firearm and drug possession with intent to sell. Flores is being held on bail of $105,000. Diaz’ bail was set at $75,000, but he has since been released after posting bond.
On November 25th, 2023, deputies were flagged down in Riverdale after a man reported being robbed at gunpoint for his designer sweater that he had agreed to sell as part of an online transaction. Property detectives were assigned to the case and eventually identified Cesar Flores and Dominique Diaz as the primary suspects. Detectives obtained arrest warrants for both men.
On February 22nd, property crimes detectives and Ag Task Force detectives executed search warrants at two homes in Riverdale and one in Clovis. Flores and Diaz were contacted and taken into custody. A search of the homes uncovered the stolen sweater, multiple firearms, methamphetamine, THC vape pens / cartridges, scales, and other items. Both men were questioned about the robbery and drug sales and they confessed to the crimes.
Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867, www.valleycrimestoppers.org. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Reference case #23-13792.
Source & photos: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
