3 arrested for incidents at northwest Fresno places of worship identified

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Two out of the three men arrested for allegedly trespassing at places of worship in Fresno are now out of jail.

Police say 32-year-old Christopher Avila is still in custody, while 32-year-old Colin Laurila and 32-year-old Daniel Watson were cited and released.

They were arrested Thursday afternoon at Saint Anthony’s of Padua Church in northwest Fresno.

Police say they had first tried to post religious flyers at an unnamed place of worship and at the Temple Beth Israel on Maroa Avenue.

They were reportedly involved in confrontations with employees at both facilities, before driving off to Saint Anthony’s, where they were arrested.

All three men are facing misdemeanor charges for trespassing.

Avila is also facing a felony charge for allegedly making criminal threats.

Police say there’s no indication of any hate crimes.

They also say this incident was not related to the conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Gaza.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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