A confrontation at a Fresno home led to felony assault charges against a man, police said. The home's owners had reported that he had appeared there more than 20 times.
In a Friday report, KMPH said officers were called after the man returned to the home.
Police said they offered help at the Poverello House. They also said he refused to leave or cooperate with officers.
Police said the encounter escalated into a fight, during which the man threatened to kill one officer. He was arrested and booked on felony assault charges.
Poverello House and local services
Poverello House says it provides meals, social services and temporary shelter. Separately, The Fresno Bee reported that the 2025 Fresno-Madera Continuum of Care point-in-time count recorded 4,905 people experiencing homelessness in Fresno and Madera counties, 9.2% more than in 2023.
