On 02 15 11 the Tulare County Inter Agency Narcotic Enforcement Team, consisting of personnel from Lindsay P.D., Exeter P.D., Farmersville P.D., Tulare County Probation and the Tulare County Sheriff's Office concluded a two month narcotic investigation by serving a narcotic search warrant in the 160 block of South Ashland in the city of Lindsay. Detectives secured the residence and detained two adults and two children. Detectives searched the residence and located drug paraphernalia, a small hand scale, a small amount of methamphetamine which was packaged in several plastic bindles. These items were located in a safe that was disguised as a book. Approximately 5 grams of concentrated cannabis was located in a kitchen cabinet accessible to the children.

Suspect Francis Arredondo, age 33 of Lindsay, was arrested, transported and booked into the Tulare County Bob Wiley Detention Facility for the following charges:
11378 H&S     Possession of a controlled substance for sales
11366 H&S     Maintaining a location for sales/use of narcotics
11364 H&S     Possession of drug paraphernalia
11357 H&S     Possession of concentrated cannabis

Suspect Johnny Navarrette, age 33 of Lindsay, was arrested, transported and booked into the Tulare County Main Jail for two misdemeanor arrest warrants for under the influence of a controlled substance and violation of probation, bail was set at $ 25,000.00 for each warrant.

This case is still under investigation.

Members of the Tulare County Sheriff’s Agricultural Crimes Unit conducted a compliance check detail of road side vendors throughout Tulare County on Tuesday February 14th, 2012. The Ag Crimes Unit conducts periodic random checks of these vendors to comply with Grant funding requirements.
During the detail, numerous roadside vendor locations were checked, Licensing and Permit compliance checks were conducted and 25 individuals were issued misdemeanor citations for various violations of the California Health & Safety Code, the California Food & Agriculture Code and the California Revenue and Taxation Code.

One subject, Juan Romero Morales, was arrested for an outstanding warrant related to previous citations for the same violations.

Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Dept. Pixley Patrol were dispatched to the intersection of Sierra and Front, Earlimart, in regards to a subject with a weapon.  Upon arrival a female selling flowers on the roadway was contacted and she made the following statement.  She advised that a male Hispanic adult had brandished a weapon at her and demanded any money she had made selling the flowers.  A customer arrived at the location as this was happening and the male fled the area.  Anyone with information in regards to this robbery is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Dept. Southend Investigation Unit (559)733-6218.   

Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Dept. Pixley Patrol were dispatched to the La Tiendita Market in Earlimart in the regards to a robbery.  Upon arrival Deputies were advised a male subject entered the store and brandished a firearm at the clerk, demanding money.  The subject fled the store prior to law enforcement arriving with a undetermined amount of US currency.  The store clerk was not injured during the robbery.   Anyone with information in regards to this robbery is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Dept. Southend Investigation Unit (559)733-6218.   

The case is under investigation by TCSO

Property Loss: $4,800.00
Property Recovery: $4,500.00

S1:                    Mendoza, Carlos of Plainview
S2:                    Known Suspect - Confidential

On 02/10/2012 at approximately 1000 Hours, Tulare County Sheriff's Deputies from the Porterville Substation responded to an in-progress residential burglary in the community of Plainview. Suspects forcibly entered the residence, removing approximately $4,800.00 worth of televisions, computers and electronics. Deputies obtained a vehicle description and were able to locate the suspect vehicle where it was followed to a residence in Plainview. Deputies contacted the suspects at the residence who were still in possession of a majority of the stolen property taken during the burglary.

Pursuant to the investigation, Deputies successfully recovered approximately $4,500.00 of the victim's property and arrested Carlos Mendoza of Plainview. One known suspect is still actively being sought by Sheriff's Deputies. This is an active investigation by the Sheriff's Department.



Kevin Kemmerling
Sergeant
Tulare County Sheriff's Department
Porterville Division
Search & Rescue / Swiftwater/Dive Rescue
379 N. Third Street
Porterville, CA 93257

CHARGES:  Possession and possession for sales of Methamphetamine/ Maintaining a residence for illicit sales of narcotics/ Possession of Marijuana for sales/ Child Endangerment/ Unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.

Suspect: Miguel Mendoza     Age:    31

Suspect: Female Juvenile Age:    17
 
Victim # 1  Male Juvenile 1 yr 4 mos

After an approximate Two (2) week investigation into illegal narcotics trafficking in the unincorporated area of  Dinuba/ Delft Colony area investigators from the Sheriff’s Departments Narcotics Division were lead to a residence in the 5600 Blk of Lawrence Ave where a search warrant was served.  The ensuing investigation and search revealed approximately 38.7 grams of Methamphetamine packaged for sales, 2.5 pounds of processed marijuana packaged for sales, scales, packaging materials and indicia related to the sales of illegal narcotics as well as maintaining a residence for illicit narcotic sales. There was a 16 month old child in the residence that was exposed to this activity in the residence. It was also determined that the 17 yr old suspect was in a sexual relationship with the 31 yr old suspect.
The child was released to the care of Tulare County CWS and the suspects were booked at Tulare County Main Jail and the Juvenile Detention Facility for the listed charges.

Miguel Mendoza was booked for 11377/ 11378/ 11366/ 11359 H&S 273(a) PC 261.5 (c) PC
Female Juvenile 17 yrs was booked for 11377/ 11378/ 11366/ 11359 H&S 273(a)



Photo for suspect #1 available through the Main Jail.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
    Case Agent: Det. M. Price        Supervisor:  S. Kennedy, Sgt.

Suspect: #1 Servando Duque Torres  40 yrs Porterville, Ca. Charges:  11358/ 11359 H&S 182 PC

Suspect: #2  Moses Villegas 43 yrs  Porterville, Ca     Charges: 11358/ 11359 H&S 182 PC

Suspect #3 Joel Castillo  32 yrs    Porterville, Ca.    Charges 11358/ 11359 H&S   182PC

Suspect #4 Sam Padilla  49 yrs     Porterville, Ca.    Charges 11358/ 11359 H&S  182 PC

Suspect #5 Jesus Hernandez 44 yrs Woodville, Ca. Charges 11358/ 11359 H&S  182PC

Suspect #6  Fabian Zarco Flores 48 yrs  Visalia, Ca. Charges 11358/ 11359 H&S 182 PC  12025 PC
                          
Suspect #7 Elisanpro Carranza Sandoval 37 yrs Dinuba, Ca. 11358/ 11359 H&S 182 PC 12025 PC 148 PC     

After a long term investigation into illegal narcotics trafficking in the unincorporated area of Woodville, Ca. investigators from the South Tri-Counties HIDTA and the  Sheriff’s Departments Narcotics Division were lead to a residence in the 16500 Blk of Ave 168 where a search warrant was served.  The ensuing investigation and search revealed that a Drug Trafficking Organization was dealing and selling in large amounts of Marijuana under the guise of the medicinal marijuana laws. Ninety-five (95) pounds of processed marijuana packaged for sales, scales, packaging materials and indicia related to the sales of illegal narcotics was seized. One hundred twenty-one (121) marijuana plants were growing in a garden at the rear of the residence were eradicated. During the service of the warrant one suspect fled on foot and was captured and two suspects had firearms in their possession.
All suspects were booked at the Tulare County Jail on the listed charges.

Anyone with information in encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department narcotics Division with information.

Photos available through the Tulare County Main Jail.

On 2-10-12 at about 12:12 pm, personnel from the Tulare County Sheriff Departments North End Gang Violence Suppression Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 13000 block of Quinto Ct. in Cutler, Ca.  Members from the Sheriff’s Tactical Enforcement Personnel and narcotic division assisted during the service of the search warrant.  The warrant was in the furtherance of an on-going investigation for an attempt homicide that occurred back on 12-12-11 in the 14300 block of Avenue 384 Yettem, Ca. 

Upon completion, detectives arrested Angel Benavente (19 years) for conspiracy of attempted homicide and criminal street gang activity.  He was booked into the Tulare County Main Jail with bail set at $500,000.00.  This case still remains under investigation with future arrests anticipated.
 
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.

Suspect # 1  Maria Carreon, age 64, of Visalia, Ca
Suspect # 2  Roberto Hernandez Carreon, age 62 of Visalia, Ca.
Suspect # 3  Enrique Carreon, age 39, of Visalia, Ca

After an approximate two (2) week investigation into illegal narcotics trafficking in the unincorporated area of Visalia, investigators from the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division were lead to a residence in the 32600 Blk of Lincoln Rd where a search warrant was served.  The ensuing investigation and search revealed approximately 2.0 grams of Methamphetamine packaged for sales, scales, packaging materials and indicia related to the sales of illegal narcotics as well as maintaining a residence for illicit narcotic sales. Also located was 181.4 grams of processed marijuana.

Maria Carreon was booked for 11377/ 11378/ 11366 H&S
Roberto Carreon was booked for  11357(c) H&S
Enrique Carreon was booked for 11550(a) H&S

All suspects 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.

Booking photos may be available through the Main Jail.

Scene photos are availabale on the  Sheriff's Flickr page at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tularecountysheriff/sets/72157629265184601/

On 02-08-12 at aprox 1800 hrs Tulare County Sheriff deputies responded to 15000 blk of Oak Ranch Drive regarding a report of a robbery with a 10 yr victim. investgation revealed 16 yr old suspect and another juvenile approached the victim and took his bicycle by force. Suspect was later located in the Ivanhoe area and taken into custody on this case. If anyone has any further information regarding this case contact the Tulare County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Dept. Porterville Patrol were contacted by a subject claiming to be a victim of a burglary.  The victim provided the suspect, Jason Hunt, as a person that was seen and is now in possession of property taken from his residence.  Jason Hunt was contacted at his residence and a subsequent consent search revealed items stolen from the victim.  Jason Hunt was arrested for possession of the stolen property and booked into the Porterville Substation.     

The case is under investigation by TCSO

(S)Jason Hunt 05-01-1977

On 2-6-12, deputies were dispatched to the Rainbow Market located in the 600 block of E. Date, Porterville regarding an alarm. Upon arrival it was discovered that two armed suspects entered the store and demanded cash from the register. The two subjects fled on foot to a nearby awaiting vehicle before receiving any money. No subjects were injured during the incident and no property was taken.
 

The case is under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies were dispatched to the 1700 block of R256, Porterville, in regards to a property owner detaining subjects stealing his farm equipment.  Upon arrival deputies contacted the property owner who advised while driving by he noted the suspects loading a trailer and pickup truck with his property. 
The suspects, Ricky Hauk and Daniel Wilson, where contacted and arrested for the theft of and possession of several thousand dollars worth of metal, chemicals, and misc farm equipment.  The stolen items were returned back to the victim and they were transported to another location for storage.  The suspects were booked into the Porterville Substation on grand theft charges.     

The case is under investigation by TCSO

(S)Ricky Hauk  06-11-1977
(S)Daniel Wilson  03-20-1975

On 2/5/2012 at approximately 2045 hours deputies responded to the 4100 block of Road 124 in Orosi regarding a report of gunshots fired in the area. A short time later deputies were advised that a gunshot victim, Oracio Adame of Orosi, had arrived by private vehicle at the Sierra-Kings Hospital in Reedley. Adame was transferred to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno for further treatment of a gunshot wound to the torso. Adame was reported to be in stable condition.

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

Taken into custody were:  N/A 

Suspect-1:    Candelario Vargas        20 yrs., Porterville        Bail $ 500,000.00

On 2-3-2012 at approximately 1630 hours, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, Gang Violence Suppression Unit, south county team conducted surveillance in the 600 block of Oxford, Porterville.  A search warrant had been obtained for a residence in this area pertaining to a shooting that occurred in the Polar area on 1-20-12.  During the investigation this shooting, a suspect had been positively identified. 

During the surveillance, the identified suspect was seen leaving, his residence, was stopped and taken into custody without incident. A search warrant was then executed in the 600 block of N. Oxford were several items of evidence were located and seized.

This case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office.  Anyone with information as to this case is encouraged to call 559-733-6218