Fresno Police Seek 23-Year-Old Joseph Dominguez in Three Armed Robberies

Fresno police are asking the public for help locating 23-year-old Joseph Dominguez, whom investigators say is wanted in connection with three armed robberies that occurred in December 2025. Police allege Dominguez and a juvenile accomplice approached multiple victims during separate incidents near the intersections of Dakota and Blackstone avenues and Shields and Maroa avenues.

Authorities say the attacks included physical assaults. In one incident a victim was pistol-whipped. In another, a victim suffered a broken jaw and brain bleeds and required surgery. The juvenile suspect was later arrested; Joseph Dominguez remains at large as investigators continue their inquiry.

The Fresno Police Department issued the request for public assistance on January 23, 2026, asking anyone with information about Dominguez’s whereabouts to contact Detective Taylor Phoolka or Valley Crime Stoppers. The department noted that tips that lead to arrests may be eligible for a reward, a common tool local law enforcement uses to encourage community cooperation in serious violent-crime investigations.

For residents of the affected neighborhoods, the incidents underscore concerns about street-level violence and personal safety. The locations named in the investigation span corridors used by commuters, shoppers, and students, increasing the likelihood that everyday trips could intersect with police activity or investigative follow-up. Local business owners may face short-term disruptions as police canvass areas for witnesses and surveillance footage, and victims of severe assault can incur significant medical and recovery costs, adding strain to families and local health resources.

The involvement of a juvenile in the series of robberies also raises questions for community leaders and policymakers about youth outreach, prevention programs, and juvenile justice responses. City and county officials routinely balance enforcement with prevention funding; high-profile violent incidents tend to sharpen public debate over how best to allocate limited resources between patrols, community policing, and social services aimed at at-risk youth.

Investigators provided specific intersections to help narrow searches and appeal directly to neighbors and commuters who may have seen suspicious activity. Detective Taylor Phoolka and Valley Crime Stoppers remain the points of contact for actionable information. As the investigation continues, residents should report tips to authorities and remain vigilant when traveling through the named corridors.

What happens next will matter for public safety in Fresno County: arrests could ease immediate community concern, while prosecutors and city leaders may use the case to reassess strategies for preventing armed robberies and supporting victims.