Fidencio Mercado

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is:

Fidencio Mercado of Fresno.  A judge has issued a bench warrant for failing to report to court on a charges of arson.

Deputies with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office responded to a barn located near Jensen and MLK Boulevard.  The property owner said a man was trespassing and lighting fires.  Deputies contacted Fidencio Mercado, a homeless man, who had a lighter and was using it to set bushes on fire.  Fortunately the fire did not spread and damage any structures.  Deputies arrested Mercado for arson, along with some outstanding warrants.  He was issued a citation and released with a court date, but failed to appear at his hearing.

Fidencio Mercado is 47 years old, 5’10”, 200 lbs. with brown eyes and black hair.

If you know the location of Fidencio Mercado, please call Crime Stoppers at 498-7867.  All tips remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.