Police Stand-off

9/15/2008 Fresno, CA, USA Fresno County Sheriff's Deputies have captured two suspected drug dealers just outside Sanger.

Officers along with federal agents arranged to buy 10 pounds of crystal meth at a house near Belmont and Academy. But when undercover officers arrived, they heard a gunshot and ran for cover.

Officers arrested 32-year-old Matthew Bloom but 4 others managed to get away.

Just after nightfall, infrared cameras helped officers find another suspect hiding in a tree near the Fancher Creek Canal.

Residents in the area were evacuated during the ten hour search. The other suspects are still on the loose.

Watch Video above for more on this story...



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