Gregorio Monroy was contacted at Ave 416 and Sultana Rd in Sultana.  Monroy was found to be in possession of a controlled substance.  Monroy was subsequently arrested for the charge of H&S 11377.  Monroy was transported to TCMJ where he was booked for the fresh charges.

Narrative:

Suspect: Albert Mata  11-08-1970

 Block of Worth on an assault with a deadly weapon report. Upon arrival Victim Sullivan advised deputies that he had been assault by suspect Albert Mata with a pipe, which was confirmed by witness at the scene.  Victim refused medical treatment at the scene.  Deputies located and arrested Mata a short time later.

Case under investigation with TCSO

On the above listed time a deputy coroner responded to the area of Ave 144 and Burnett in Tipton regarding a male subject who was struck by a train. The subject did not survive incident, and his identification is pending family notification.

This case is being investigated by the TCSO

UPDATE 9-11-11:
The suspect has been released from the hospital and transported to the Tulare County Sheriff's Office Adult Pre-Trial Facility.  Marwin McDarment, age 33 of Porterville, was booked into the County Jail with charges of attempted homicide, brandishing weapon, convicted felon in possession of firearm, possession of a controlled substance and has a Parole Hold.

UDATE:
On 09-09-11 at approximately 1530 hours the Sheriff's Office received a call of a man with a gun in the area of the 500 block of Reservation Road.   Two Deputies responded to the area and the suspect was no longer on scene.  Deputies were provided a vehicle description the suspect was last scene in.  Deputies checked the area and located the vehicle parked on Reservation Road West of Success Valley Drive.  The deputies attempted to contact the driver and the driver began shooting at the deputies. Both parties exchanged fire.  During the shooting an officer from the Tule Indian Reservation Department of Public Safety arrived and also engaged the suspect.  No officer's were injured

The suspect was injured.  The suspect ceased fire, was taken into custody and transported by air to an area hospital.  He is in stable stable condition with non-lifet hreatening injuries.

Per normal protocal, the Deputies were placed on Administrative Leave during the investigation. 

The suspect a male adult, age 33 from the Porterville area.  The suspect name is not being released at this time. 

Media questions should be addressed to Sgt. Douglass at cdouglass@co.tulare.ca.us 559-735-1832.

Photos are avalialbe on the "Tulare Sheriff" Flickr page  under case #11-12217  http://www.flickr.com/photos/tularecountysheriff/sets/72157627634618128/

Video is available on the "Tulare County Sheriff" YouTube channel under case #11-12217
http://www.youtube.com/user/TulareCountySheriff?feature=mhee

PRIOR RELEASE:
Sheriff's Office investigating officer involved shooting.  PIO is on scene at Avenue 138 and Road 284.  will post more as information is made available.  'edia may contact Sgt. Douglass at 735-1832 or cdouglass@co.tulare.ca.us.

Suspect: Liza Marquez Gomez         FH Age: 44
City of Residence:  Goshen, Ca
Suspect: Rogelio Mendoza       MH Age: 41
City of Residence:  Goshen, Ca.
After an approximate Three (3) week investigation into illegal narcotics trafficking in the unincorporated town of Goshen, Ca., investigators from the Sheriff’s Departments Narcotic Task Force served a search warrant in the 30700 blk of Rd 68. The focus of the investigation was Liza Marquez Gomez and Rogelio Mendoza. The ensuing investigation and search revealed approximately 3 grams of ICE ( Methamphetamine) packaged for sales, 4.8 grams of Ephedrine,  indicia related to the sales of illegal narcotics and scales. It was also determined that Marquez Gomez and Mendoza were maintaining a place for the sales of narcotics.
Marquez Gomez was transported and booked at the Sheriffs Department’s Bob Wiley Detention Facility and Mendoza was booked at the Tulare County Main Jail on the listed charges Marquez Gomez is being held in lieu of $35,000.00 bail and Mendoza is being held in lieu of $50,000.00 bail.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division (559) 713-2950.

Photos available through the Main Jail.

Crime: 459 PC (vehicle burglary)
Location of Occurrence: 19840 Orange Belt - Strathmore

Suspect: Barrientos, Luis Orlando     1/5/76
               22889 Lawson - Strathmore
          

Associated Tulare County Sheriff's Department Cases:
     11-9700: 459 PC (vehicle burglary)
      Location of Occurrence: 23200 block of Ave 198 - Strathmore

     11-11412:  459 PC (vehicle burglary)
     Location of Occurrence: 12000 block of Ave 128 - Tipton

     11-11629:  459 PC (vehicle burglary)
     Location of Occurrence: 1500 block of N. Main St - Porterville

    
On 9/8/11 the Tulare County Sheriff's Department was contacted by Porterville Police Department in regards to a fraudulent credit card use that had occurred in the city of Porterville. Through investigation it was determined the credit card had been stolen from a vehicle in the city of Strathmore and the suspect was identified as Luis Barrientos. Tulare County Sheriff's Department Detectives and Porterville Police Department Detectives arrived at Barrientos' residence in Strathmore. He was detained on (5) active warrants and it was discovered he was on felony probation. A search of Barrientos' residence revealed numerous identification cards, Ca driver's licenses, credit cards and checks that belonged to several different people. After further investigation Detectives were able to locate the owners of several of those items and determined they were stolen from vehicles in city and county areas (four from county areas and one from the city of Porterville). Barrientos was arrested on four counts of vehicle burglary by Tulare County Sheriff's Department. One count of vehicle burglary, one count of fraudulent credit card use, and one count of possession of methamphetamine by Porterville PD and the five active warrants. He was booked at the Porterville Substation.

08/26/11, a Tulare County Sheriff Deputy responded to the 30000 block of Hamilton Dr., Exeter, regarding the fraudulent use of an access card.  Upon arrival, the Deputy learned that Jessica Andrade and Nikki Fox of Visalia took this card and used it without authorization.  The Deputy located both women and recovered the stolen card. 

08/30/11, the same victim in this case reported to a Tulare County Sheriff Detective that she recently discovered that Jessica Andrade and Nikki Fox had taken over $10,000 worth of her jewelry from her home and sold it to a local Visalia Jewelry Store.  The jewelry in question was located and recovered at the Visalia Jewelry Store. 

Jessica Andrade and Nikki Fox were located on 09/07/11 and arrested for the selling of the stolen jewelry.  They were booked at the Tulare County Bob Wiley Detention Facility.  Andrade is being held on bail in the amount of $20,000.  Fox was found to have three misdemeanor arrest warrants and is being held on bail in the total amount of $100,000.

This Case is still being investigated by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department. 

After an approximate one (1) month investigation into illegal narcotics trafficking in the unincorporated town of Poplar investigators from the Sheriff’s Departments Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement Unit served a search warrant in the 19600 blk of Ave 132. The focus of the investigation was Sergio Barragan Anaya. The ensuing investigation and search revealed approximately 7.1 grams of ICE ( Methamphetamine) packaged for sales, indicia related to the sales of illegal narcotics as well as the transportation of a controlled substance for sales. It was also determined that Anaya was a previously deported felon and Immigration and Customs Enforcement was contacted.
Anaya was transported and booked at the Sheriffs Department’s Porterville substation on the listed charges and is being held in lieu of $50,000.00 bail. He has a hold issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division (559) 713-2950.

Photo available through the Main Jail.

On 9-6-2011 the victim reported an unknown person broke into three storage sheds and stole video camera’s and DVR’s. Evidence at the scene indicated the suspect utilized a bicycle and small trailer during the theft.

While investigating the theft, Detectives located a subject riding a bicycle with a small trailer in tow on highway 190 near Lake Success. A traffic stop was conducted and the subject was contacted. The subject was found to be in possession of the stolen video equipment and camera’s. The subject was arrested and booked at the Porterville substation for burglary, grand theft and possession of stolen property.

The case is currently being investigated by the Tulare County Agricultural Crimes Unit. For any information please contact the Sheriff’s Department at 559 733-6218.

Suspect Information:
Chad Armstrong, age 32 of Porterville

UPDATE:
The victim has been identified as Cesar Ramirez, age 39 of Hayward, California.  Ramirez was staying on the property where the crime occurred although he is listed as a resident of Hayward, California. 

Numerous shots were heard when a call was made to 911.  Ramirez was located in the grow site he was tending. The grow site had approximately 316 plants. The property was being rented for this grow site and there were additional separate grow sites on the property.

The Sheriff's Office is looking for two subjects who may have information on the case and were last seen leaving the area on Road 64 and Avenue 384.  They were last seen in a black 2004-2005 Dodge pickup truck, four doors with stock body.

The first person was identified by the name of Gregorio, with an unknown last name.  He was also known as "Goyo" or "Gollo".  He is a hispanic, male, adult  approximately 38 years of age with a medium build of 5' 9", black hair and brown eyes.  He was last seen wearing a white long sleeve shirt, blue-green jeans and boots.

The second person was identified by a nickname of "Toricato".  He is a Hispanic, male, adult approximately 25-27 years of age with a medium build of 5' 6", black hair and brown eyes and moustache. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap with a logo, blue t-shirt, blue jeans and white shoes with a black stripe.

If anyone has information regarding this case, the vehicle or subjects please contact the Sheriff's Office at 800-808-0488.  You may also remain anonymous by sending a text, call or e-mail to 559-725-4194, tcso@tipnow.com.  This information is passed through a server that removes identifying information before it is sent to the Sheriff's Office.  Any information is useful.

The Sheriff's Marijuana Suppression Program / STEP Team were called to investigate the legality of the grow site.

An autopsy is scheduled for Ramirez on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011.  Additional information will be released after the autopsy is completed. 

PRIOR RELEASE:
On 09-05-11 approx 1545 hrs Tulare County Sheriff Department received a 911 call reporting a shooting at the above listed location. Deputies arrived on scene to find a victim of a gun shot wound.  The victim succumbed to injuries on scene. Case is still under investigation.

When additional information is available for release an update will be issued. 

During a routine traffic stop (S) Robert Glispey was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine, a glass pipe (drug paraphernalia) and marijuana.  (S) Glispey was subsequently taken into custody and booked at the Tulare County Main Jail. 

This Case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department.

NEWS  ITEM
Case Number: 11-80194, 80195, 80196, 80197, 80198, 80199, 80200, 80201, 80202
Crime: 11358 HS, 11377 HS, 11364 HS, 11550 HS, 11357(c) HS, 182 PC, 272 PC, 166.4 PC, 3056 PC, along with two felony & two misdemeanor warrant arrests.

Area Occurred: Cutler, Orosi, Ivanhoe, Goshen
Date and Time Occurred: 8-31-11 through 9-03-11
Victim: State of California
 
During the week of 8-31-11 through 9-03-11, personnel from the sheriff departments North End - Gang Violence Suppression Unit concentrated their efforts in the communities of Cutler, Orosi, Ivanhoe and Goshen.  In addition to enforcement patrol, they conducted several Parole and Probation searches in the above communities.  Overall, (13) subjects were arrested and booked into the Tulare County Main Jail, Bob Wiley Detention Facility and Juvenile Justice Center. 

Miguel Cruz (18 years) violation of preliminary civil gang injunction / court order.  No Bail

Eddy Alvarado (18 years) violation of preliminary civil gang injunction / court order.  No Bail

Nancy Calixto (21 years) cultivation and possession of marijuana, conspiracy to commit a felony and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.  Bail $20,000. 

Luis Sanchez (18 years) cultivation and possession of marijuana, conspiracy to commit a felony and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.  Bail $20,000.

Cesar Frias (18 years) cultivation and possession of marijuana, conspiracy to commit a felony and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.  Bail $20,000.

Male Juvenile (15 years) cultivation and possession of marijuana, and conspiracy to commit a felony.

Steve Sanchez (44 years) cultivation of marijuana, under the influence of a controlled substance with accompanying parole hold.  Bail $20,000 with Hold.

Jimmy Cook (55 years) possession of a controlled substance, possession of narcotic paraphernalia with accompanying parole hold.  Bail $20,000 with Hold.

Doyl Lloyd (27 years) under the influence of a controlled substance and two misdemeanor arrest warrants.  Bail $30,000.

Erick Razo (20 years) felony arrest warrant.  Bail $50,000.

Ricky Trevizo (33 years) felony arrest warrant.  Bail $25,000.

Gilberto Arellano (34 years) under the influence of a controlled substance.  Bail $10,000.

Stephanie Carmona (19 years) under the influence of a controlled substance.  Bail $10,000.

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.

 

NEWS  ITEM
Case Number- 11-11958
Crime- NEGLIGENT DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM

Area Occurred- CUTLER       
Date and Time Occurred- 09/03/2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 2115 HOURS       
Victim- JOSE ESQUIVEL

 On the above date and time Deputies responded to the Cutler area, regarding shots fired into a residence call. Upon arrival Deputies contacted the victim who stated an unknown suspect in a black vehicle fire approximately five shots at the residence. There were no injuries to the occupants at the residence. 






Charges: PC 246.3

On 09-02-2011, Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a residence west of the City of Tulare regarding an elderly subject located inside his residence. Upon arrival it was determined that the victim had been restrained and his home ransacked. The victim was transported to the Kaweah Delta Hospital where he is currently being treated for non life threatening injuries.

Detectives of the Investigation Bureau responded to the crime scene and took over the investigation.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 559-733-6218.

 

On 09-02-2011 at 0235, (V-1) Lopez was driving northbound on Road 104, in his silver Honda civic, when he approached the intersection at Road 104 and Avenue 400. Lopez stated two unknown suspects came from the shadows of the intersection and pointed what he believed were handguns at him and (V-2) J. Lopez. Lopez stated the suspects ordered them out of the vehicle and they complied.

The suspects took control of the vehicle and drove northbound on Road 104. Lopez lost sight of the suspect and could not provide any further information.

Case under investigation with TCSO