Video shows knife-wielding man at home of Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz

A security video at the home of Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz shows a man armed with a knife at his front door.

Fresno County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Larry Torrez on May 17, and he was charged with attempted first-degree burglary and trespassing. He pleaded not guilty at an arraignment on Wednesday in Fresno County Superior Court.

The video, obtained by The Bee, shows a man ringing the doorbell, knife in hand. He then appears in the backyard, where he is eventually apprehended.

“I just want to thank law enforcement for responding quickly. Sheriff John Zanoni has been a great resource this last week and he’s been very supportive, Chief Casto as well. So, just want to say thank you to law enforcement,” Janz said in comments from the dais at Thursday’s Fresno City Council meeting.

Fresno County Superior Court Geoffrey Wilson granted Torrez $30,000 bail. As of 3 p.m. Thursday, jail records showed Torrez was still in custody.

This story was originally published May 21, 2026 at 3:25 PM.

David Taub

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David Taub joined the Fresno Bee in 2026 after reporting 10 years for digital publication GV Wire. He has worked in the Fresno market since 2007. Prior to moving to the Central Valley, he worked for TV and radio stations on the Central Coast.He has also worked behind the scenes in local TV and radio. During his career, he has covered City Hall, the state Capitol, the White House and several houses of government in between.When not in a reporting capacity, he works tracking stats for the Fresno Grizzlies as an official scorekeeper, and also with televised basketball and football games. He has worked the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, and several MLB games.Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue!