Air National Guard member arrested in Clovis sex crime investigation, police say

· The Fresno Bee

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  • Clovis detectives opened probe after a reported sexual assault and gathered evidence.
  • Investigators identified and arrested 39-year-old Keith Lezama at the Guard base.
  • Lezama faces multiple sex-related charges and remains under ongoing investigation.

An Air National Guard member was arrested on March 20 in connection with alleged sex crimes.

Clovis police said they initially received a report of a sexual assault in the city, prompting an investigation by detectives.

Detectives identified the suspect as 39-year-old Keith Lezama.

Lezama was arrested at the Air National Guard base at 5323 E. McKinley Ave.. He was later booked into the Fresno County Jail on multiple sex-related charges.

Police have not released additional details about the alleged assault, and the investigation remains ongoing.