Air National Guard member arrested in Clovis sex crime investigation, police say
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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.
The Air National Guard said the airman serves for the 144th Fighter Wing.
“We are aware of the arrest of one of our service members from the 144th Fighter Wing. We take these allegations very seriously and are cooperating fully with local law enforcement. Due to this being an ongoing civilian criminal investigation, we are unable to comment further,” a statement read.
Police have not released additional details about the alleged assault, and the investigation remains ongoing.
This story was originally published March 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM.
