Suspect#1 Kristen Lee Davis, Age: 44 Porterville, Ca.
Charges: 11377(a)/ H&S

Suspect#2  Arthur Comeau, Age: 49 Porterville, Ca.
Charges: 11358 H&S

Suspect #3  Kimberly Clark,   Age: 47 Porterville, Ca.
Charges:  11364/ 11358/ 11350 H&S

After an approximate one (1) week investigation into illegal narcotics trafficking in the Porterville area investigators from the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division received several complaints about vehicle and foot traffic which led to a residence in the 100 Blk of  S. Beverly. A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle leaving the residence and Suspect Kristen Davis was contacted and found to be in possession of Methamphetamine.  The ensuing investigation led back to the residence and a search revealed approximately 205 grams of Marijuana packaged for sales, 26 Oxycontin, 14 Vicodin pills without a prescription and indicia related to the use of illegal narcotics.

All suspects were booked at their respective Tulare County Jail facilities on the above listed charges.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division (559) 713-2950.

Photos available through the Main Jail.

V-1, Jose Luis Navarez 5-19-87

S-1 Confidential juvenile male from the Delano area.   

On the above date and time deputies from the Pixley Substation were dispatched to 1898 W. Sierra in Earlimart for a report of a male who had been stabbed during a physical altercation. 

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit and South End Investiations were called. During the investigation it was discovered the victim and male suspect had been in a physical altercation and the suspect stabbed the victim several times during the fight. The victim received several puncture wounds to his upper body during the altercation.  The suspect fled in an unknown type vehicle after the stabbing.      

 The case remains under investigation. 

Any information should call Detective Richard Ramirez at (559) 733-6218 or send anonymous information by sending a text message or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call 1-800-TIPNOW.   

During the weekend of 8/10/12 through 8/11/12, personnel from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Gang Violence Suppression Unit, South County Community Based Officers, representatives of State Parole and Probation, made suppression efforts throughout the rural communities of the county, as a means to curb violence and other related nuisances.

Overall, there were 5 arrests for active warrants and fresh charges.  Those arrested were;

1.Joe Giron  (Adult)  felony arrest warrant

2.Carlos Chavez (Adult) Felony arrest warrant / Wanted by State Parole. 

3.Andrew Quinteros (Adult) Felony warrant and possession of controlled substance.

4.Irinfo Nebre (Adult) Misdemeanor warrant and under the influence of a controlled substance.

5.Angela Gutierrez (Adult) delaying officers in the performance of their duties.  

Anyone with information regarding any type of gang activity in Tulare County is urged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit at the toll free number of: 1-(888)-363-4264 or 1-(888)-END-GANG.  Persons who provide information can remain anonymous. 

Prepared by: Sgt. R.W. Parker   P-3369

On above date and time at above location Deputies conducted a traffic stop for California Vehicle Code Violations.  Subsequent to investigation the driver, who was identified as Volent Chim 20, from the Goshen area was found to be driving on a suspended driver’s license.  His passenger, who was identified as Florentino Acosta was found to be in possession of approximately 3.2 grams of a white crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine.  Chim was cited and the vehicle was towed.  Acosta was later transported and booked at the Tulare County Main Jail for possession of a controlled substance.   

A press conference is being held in the lobby of the Government Plaza Building, 5959 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia at 1:30 PM.

Family of homicide victim, Martin Lopez, will be available for comment and questions. The Sheriff's Office and the family are seeking assistance from the community regarding this case.  Media is encouraged to attend the press conference to assist in getting the information out to the community.  

Please notify Sgt. Chris Douglass by email if you plan to attend.  Cdouglass@co.tulare.ca.us

SEARCH AND RESCUE - Kern River - Carson Falls

Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff Department's Search and Rescue Team and USFS Fire personnel from the Sequoia National Monument recovered the body of a 26 year old man from the Kern River after a canyoneering accident. The victim, Kevin Westervoorde of Monrovia was canyoneering with friends in a dangerous and technically challenging area of the Kern River above Johnsondale Sunday afternoon. Westervoorde was floating down the river above Carson Falls. Westervoorde failed to exit the river before the falls and was swept over and into treacherous class V+ rapids.  Friends of Westervoorde watched him go over the falls but were unable to assist him due to the force and dangerous flow of the river. The Kern River's flow is currently approximately two-hundred and twenty cubic feet per second. At this flow, the river's current is equivalent to approximately 14,000 pounds of force moving downstream every second. 

V1: Westervoorde, Kevin 04/02/1987 - NOTIFICATION WAS MADE BY MONROVIA PD

Charges: 25400(a)(1)PC: Possession of a concealed firearm, 24500(c)(3)PC: Possession of a firearm by gang member, 496PC possession of stolen property, 14601.1VC: Driving under a suspended license. 

Tulare County Sheriff Deputies responded to the community of Woodville regarding a report of a firearm that had been brandished at several citizens. Two Hispanic suspects were reported to be driving an orange Chevrolet pick up truck. The suspects were reported to be driving through the community, yelling gang obscenities, challenging people to fight, and repeatedly pointing a firearm at pedestrians and vehicles. Deputies observed the vehicle in the area of Road 192 and Avenue 160, near the Woodville Labor Camp. A felony traffic stop was initiated by Deputies and the two suspects, Riacrdo Nunez-Calderon, 19 of Strathmore and an unnamed juvenile, 17 of Porterville were detained without incident. Both suspects are known southern gang members. During a search of the vehicle, Deputies located a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun which had been stolen from a home in Visalia in April of this year. Nunez-Calderon was booked into the Tulare County Main Jail under numerous charges. The juvenile was transported to the Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility for additional charges. This case is actively being investigated by the Tulare County Sheriff's Department.  

On 08-05-12 at approximately 1906 hours deputies from the Orosi Substation responded to the area of Rd. 126 and Ave 419 regarding a report of a man with a knife. Once on scene deputies made contact with a David Dicochea age 19, who was found in possession of a concealed 12 and a half inch kitchen knife.  Suspect was taken into custody and booked into the Tulare County Main Jail for PC 21310.

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

Taken into custody were: 

David Dicochea

Charges:   PC 21310 

On 8-04-12 at about 10:00 pm, the suspect and victim were attending a celebration with other people in the 500 block of Glenn St. Exeter, Ca.  At that time, the suspect asked the victim for a ride to the store and diverted the victim to a rural county location through false direction.  Through force and intimidation the suspect assaulted the victim sexually against her will causing injury.

Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department assumed the investigation, and on
8-05-12 at about 2:30 pm, the suspect was taken into custody without incident.  The suspect was later booked into the Juvenile Justice Center.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 559-733-6218 or you can remain anonymous by sending your information to tcso@tipnow.com or by texting to (559) 725-4194.

On 8-04-12 at about 7:00 am, deputies from patrol were sent to investigate a reported burglary that occurred in the 31000 block of Rd. 226 Exeter, Ca.  During the investigation it was determined that more than $2,000.00 in property had been stolen   

Detectives were later called out to assume the case and while working with patrol most of the stolen property was recovered and returned back to the victim.  A suspect, later identified as Hadden Kennedy (19 years) from the Exeter area was arrested nearby for the possession and sale of the stolen property to a concerned citizen.  He was later booked into the Tulare County Main Jail with bail set at $50,000.00.  

 The investigation is on-going for other possible suspects in the case.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 559-733-6218 or you can remain anonymous by sending your information to tcso@tipnow.com or by texting to (559) 725-4194.

On 08/04/12 at approximately 0045Hours, Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a large party in the 1900 block of Roby in Porterville regarding a 21 year old male with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.   Upon arrival deputies learned that the victim was involved in a physical altercation with multiple subjects while at the party when he was shot. 

The victim was air lifted to a local hospital for treatment. Anyone with information is asked to call the Tulare County Sheriff’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit or send anonymous information by sending a text message or email to TCSO@tipnow.comor call 1800-TIPNOW