Narrative:

 

On Thursday 01-07-2010 Tulare County Deputies were dispatched to the area of Highway 99 and Avenue 120 in Tipton regarding a brandishing of a firearm.

Upon contacting the victim, unknown suspect brandished a black handgun at him while he was driving on the highway. The victim did not need any medical attention.

The suspect was contacted and found to be in possession of the firearm and a modified stick. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

The case has been forwarded to the District Attorney.

Suspect: Cadena, Osvaldo Age: 26

Resides in the city of Earlimart

 

 

 

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Narrative:

On Thursday, January 7, 2010 at approximately 1315 hours, Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s South County Gang Unit contacted subjects violating vehicle codes in the Earlimart area. One suspect was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance after displaying signs and symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Numerous hydrocodone pills were located on this suspect who was identified to a northern gang affiliate. The subject was arrested and charged with the above listed charges.

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Billy Gregory Age 38 - Woodlake

Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Juvenile Investigations Unit  arrested Billy Gregory on a felony warrant for 4 counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a minor after an on going investigation. The  suspect was taken into custody without incident . The suspect was booked at the Tulare County Main Jail for the felony warrant and is being held in lieu of a $400,000.00 bail.

Anybody with additional information is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Crimes Against Children’s Unit Detective Katherine Garcia
559-735-1970.

Photo of suspect available at the Tulare County Mail Jail.

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Suspect-1: Larry Andrade   39 yrs., Farmersville   Bail $ 20,000.00
Suspect-2: Kenneth Stacey   46 yrs., Exeter    Bail $ No Bail
Suspect-3: Susan Delong   37 yrs., county area of Exeter  Bail $ 20,000.00 
Suspect-4: Robert Gordon  Adult male, county area of Exeter Bail $ 20,000.00
Suspect-5: Christopher Shafer 28 yrs., Exeter    Bail $ 2,500.00
Suspect-6: Patrick Malone  23 yrs., Exeter    Bail $ 5,000.00
Suspect-7: Leticia Valencia 38 yrs., Farmersville   Bail $ 5,000.00

On today’s date at approximately 0600 hours, Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with Detectives from the Farmersville and Exeter Police Departments, Tulare County Auto Theft Task Force (TRATT) and the Tulare County Narcotics Task Force,  served Search Warrants at five locations.  These warrants were the result of an ongoing and continued joint investigation.

 
During the service of the warrants, numerous items of evidence were seized as these items were located.  The property is suspected to be stolen in several different theft/burglary cases.  All of the suspects listed above were arrested and booked without incident for numerous charges that include 3056 PC (Parole Violation), 496 PC Possession of Stolen Property and 11550 H&S (Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance).  There have been several victims identified during the course of this investigation and hopes of several to follow.  We are also hopeful that we may be able to have a viewing in the near future of numerous items that have been recovered during this investigation.  The estimated value of recovered property could be in excess of $100,000.00 at this time.  Many items recovered are antique as well as unique.

 
This case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office as well as both the Farmersville and Exeter Police Departments.  Anyone with information as to this case is encouraged to call TCSO Detective Bobby Saldana at 559- 735-1877 or 559-733-6218.

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On 1-4-10 at approx. 1721 hrs. Deputies from the Orosi substation were dispatched to an address in Orosi for a report of a possible kidnapping. Deputies were advised by witnesses that a subject had been physically assaulted and driven to another location against his will. Detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes division were called to assist in the investigation.

The victim later went to the Kaweah Delta District Hospital seeking treatment for numerous non-life threatening injuries as a result of the incident.

The case is under investigation by TCSO. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact (800) 808-0488, (559) 735-1898, or (559) 733-6218.

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On 1-3-09 @ 2338 hours Deputies were dispatched to the Terra Bella California Department of Forestry station in regard to a stabbing victim who was seeking medical treatment. While responding to the call, the victim left the CDF Station and drove toward Porterville. Deputies spotted the victim near the intersection of Orange and Main Street(s) in Porterville where he was contacted and provided with Emergency Medical Services. The victim was found to have multiple stab wounds on his body. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was admitted for treatment.

Detectives responded to the scene and eventually determined that the actual stabbing occurred in the 24100 Block of Avenue 95 in Terra Bella. Detectives also discovered the suspect was identified as Manuel Salinas, a 42-year-old resident of Terra Bella.

On 1-4-09 @ 1515 hours Detectives were able to contact Salinas and transported him to the Porterville Substation. As a result of the investigation, Salinas was arrested and booked into Main Jail for attempted murder and terrorist threats.

The case remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at (559)735-1898 or 1800-808-0488.

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Narrative:

On 01/03/10 at approximately 1919 hrs deputies responded to a business at 40385 Road 128 in Cutler regarding a robbery. During the investigation it was determined that a robbery had taken place with an estimated loss of $800.00. This case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriffs’s Department North End Investigations Unit.

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Narrative:

SUSPECT:   Jose Alberto Munoz    33 yrs of age

On 1/3/10 at approximately 1426 hrs, Tulare County Sheriffs Deputy conducted a traffic stop for a California Vehicle Code Violation. Upon contacting the occupants of the vehicle, Jose Alberto Munoz (33) was found to have an active warrant subsequent to arrest suspect Munoz was found to be in possession of approximately 14.20 grams of a crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine. Also located on his person was a digital scale, packaging material and U.S Currency. He was arrested and booked at the TCSO Main Jail on fresh charges and the warrant.

This case is under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriffs Department.

 

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On Sunday 01-03-2010 Tulare County Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Church Road and Clay Street in Earlimart.

Upon contacting the front passenger, Jose Garcia, Deputies found him to be under the influence of a controlled substance.  Garcia was also found to be in possession of approximately 1.5 grams of cocaine. Garcia was taken into custody without incident.

The case has been forwarded to the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office.

Suspect: Garcia, Jose Age: 29
Resides in the town of Earlimart            

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On the above date and time, Deputies responded to residence in Terra Bella in regards to a juvenile out of control.  Upon arrival Deputies contacted the victim who advised the juvenile struck her with a speaker several times.  The victim advised the juvenile damaged the phone line when she attempted to call 911.

The juvenile was contacted on scene and was placed under arrest for assault.  

This case is under investigation by T.C.S.O
     

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Over the past four days, Detectives from the Tulare Sheriff

’s Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit, conducted routine patrol and gang suppression efforts. Detectives made numerous contacts, traffic stops and warrant services during this period. Due to these efforts 15 subjects were arrested for various Penal Code, Vehicle Code and Health & Safety Code violations. As a result of these arrests, Detectives towed 5 vehicles, issued 3 citations and located suspected methamphetamine. Gang Unit Detectives and Orosi Patrol Deputies also located several illegal firearms, including 3 handguns, 1 assault rifle and 2 shotguns.

All those arrested were booked at the Main Jail or the Bob Wiley Detention Facility. These cases are under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff

’s Department.

Taken into custody were:

1) Pinedo, Pedro Alamo 28 yrs. Seville Date of arrest: 12-30-09 Charges: 11377 HS/14601CVC2) Ploneda, Rosa Hortencia 32 yrs. Seville Date of arrest: 12-30-09Charges: 11550 HS 3) Banuelos, Jasmine 18 yrs. Seville Date of arrest: 12-30-09 Charges: 11550 HS4) San Juan, Mark 21 yrs. Seville Date of arrest: 12-30-09Charges: 11550 HS5) Maldonado, Ipolito Marcos 42 yrs. Lindsay Date of arrest: 12-31-09Charges: Felony Warrant for 11377 HS6) Paredez, Daniel 30 yrs. Orosi Date of arrest: 12-31-09Charges: Misdemeanor Warrant for 12500 CVC7) Ramirez, Jose Alejandro 36 yrs. Ivanhoe Date of arrest: 12-31-09Charges: 11377 HS/Plus 3 Felony Warrants for 11377 HS8) Sanchez, Arnulfo 27 yrs. Park City, UT Date of arrest: 12-31-09Charges: Misdemeanor Warrant for 602 PC9) Ruelas, Gildardo 29 yrs. Visalia Date of arrest: 01-01-10Charges: 246.3 PC/Plus 1 Misdemeanor Warrant 10) Flores, Luis 21 yrs. Visalia Date of arrest: 01-01-10Charges: 23152 CVC (DUI)11) Sorria, Rubin 25 yrs. Ivanhoe Date of arrest: 01-01-10Charges: 647(f) PC12) Armendariz, Lawrence 31 yrs. Orosi Date of arrest: 01-01-10Charges: 148 PC/Plus 1 Felony Warrant for 12021 PC/1 Misdemeanor Warrant for 12500 CVC13) Escobar, Manolo 33 yrs. Cutler Date of arrest: 01-01-10Charges: Felony Warrant for 11377 HS14) Padilla, Veronica 20 yrs. Dinuba Date of arrest: 01-02-10Charges: 12031 PC/182 PC15) Cerna, Vincent 21 yrs. Dinuba Date of arrest: 01-02-10

This case remains under investigation by the Tulare County sheriff

’ departments Gang Violence Suppression Unit.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or any type of gang activity in Tulare County is urged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff

’ Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit at the toll free number of :

1-888-END-GANG (1-888-363-4264)

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Persons giving information can remain anonymous.

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On 01-01-10, Tulare County deputies were investigating a subject suspected of being under the influence of alcohol.

The suspect, Alfredo Quiroz, was subsequently arrested for being drunk in public.  Incident to the arrest, a bindle of Methamphetamine was also found on his person.  The charge of possession of a controlled substance was added and he was transported to Main Jail for booking.

The case is currently under investigations by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office.

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