Man Arrested for Stealing Car Outside Fresno Sheriff's Department

Joshua Ray Ivey was out on bail after stealing an ambulance in December

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:35am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car key fob against a pitch-black background, the fob reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the theft of a vehicle.A recent wave of vehicle thefts outside a local police station exposes the challenges law enforcement faces with repeat offenders.Fresno Today

A 38-year-old man named Joshua Ray Ivey was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly stealing a car parked outside the Fresno County Sheriff's Department, just months after he was arrested for stealing and crashing a Fresno ambulance in December.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces with repeat offenders who continue to commit crimes even after being released on bail, raising concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.

The details

According to authorities, the victim noticed their car was missing around 10:30 a.m. Forty minutes later, a patrol officer spotted the stolen car driving in the area of Millbrook Avenue and 6th Street and pulled the driver over, identifying him as Joshua Ray Ivey. Ivey was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail, and is set to be arraigned on Monday morning.

  • The car theft occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2026.
  • Ivey was arrested 40 minutes later, around 11:10 a.m. the same day.
  • Ivey is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday, April 22, 2026.

The players

Joshua Ray Ivey

A 38-year-old man who was arrested for stealing a car parked outside the Fresno County Sheriff's Department, just months after being arrested for stealing and crashing a Fresno ambulance in December.

Fresno County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency that arrested Ivey for the car theft that occurred outside their own department.

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What’s next

Ivey is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday, April 22, 2026, where a judge will decide whether to allow him to be released on bail again or keep him in custody.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for stronger measures to prevent repeat offenders from continuing to commit crimes, in order to protect public safety and restore faith in the criminal justice system.