On 3-9-10 at approx. 2256 hrs. Deputies patrolling the Orosi area were contacted by a male juvenile who advised that he had been shot.  Detectives with the Violent Crimes division were called to assist in the investigation.  The juvenile was treated at a local area hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

    This case is under investigation by TCSO.   Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Det. Molyneux at (559) 735-1965 or (559) 733-6218.

Victims:
State of California 

Suspects:
Melba Redmon (52 years) 24800 block of Ave. 236 Lindsay, Ca.
Vincent Nino (46 years) 24800 block of Ave. 236 Lindsay, Ca.
Thomas Yarbro (23 years) 24800 block of Ave. 236 Lindsay, Ca.

     On 3-09-10 at about 1:00 p.m., detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division, along with personnel from the Interagency Narcotic Enforcement Team concluded an investigation by serving a search warrant upon suspect Melba Redmon (52 years) and her residence in the 24800 block of Avenue 236 Lindsay, Ca.
     During the search, detectives located crystal methamphetamine, processed marijuana and other controlled substances in pill form.  Suspect Redmon was arrested for possession and possession for sale of methamphetamine, marijuana and other controlled substances that were in pill form.  Redmon was transported and booked into the Bob Wiley Detention Facility with bail set at $30,000.00.
     Suspect Vincent Nino (46 years) was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and booked into the sheriff’s Porterville substation with bail set at $5,000.00.
     Suspect Thomas Yarbro (23 years) was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and for two outstanding arrest warrants.  He was also booked into the sheriff’s Porterville substation with bail set at $25,000.00.

Suspect Joseph Lee Mills (36) Tulare

On 3/7/2010 at 0814 hours a Tulare County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop in the area of Rd 140 and Ave 228 in Tulare for a California Vehicle Code violation.  Subsequent to investigation the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle identified as Joseph Lee Mills (36) from Tulare was found to be in possession of a crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine.  Joseph Mills was transported and booked at the TCSO Main Jail for violating H&S 11377(A)  possession of a controlled substance and for violating CVC 14601.1(A) driving with a suspended license. 

Case under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff's Department

On Saturday, 03-06-10 at approximately 1253 Hrs, Deputies were dispatched to the 12700 Block of Ave 416 in regards to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival Deputies contacted the victim who stated an unknown male suspect attempted to rob him at gun point and struck him over the head with the firearm during the incident. Suspect fled from the scene and his identity is unknown.  


Case currently under investigation by T.C.S.O

Suspect: Howard Raydean Brown (24), Exeter

    On 3/6/10 at approximately 1432 hsr a Tulare County Sheriffs Deputy conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation in the area of Ave 264 and Highway 99.  Subsequent to investigation the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle identified as Howard Raydean Brown (24), Exeter, was found to be in possession of a controlled substance.  Howard was arrested and booked at the Tulare County Main Jail for violating H&S 11377(a), possession of a controlled substance.

Case under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriffs Department.

On Saturday, March 06, 2010 at approximately 2112 hrs. The victim, a 15 years old male, was walking home in the area of the 12200 block of Avenue 408. He was confronted by an unknown subject in a vehicle. The victim claims the subject in the vehicle fired at least one round from an unknown type of firearm at him, striking him once in the abdomen. The subject in the vehicle then fled the area.

The victim flagged down another vehicle and got a ride home to his residence in Orosi. The victims family then notified the Sheriff’s Department. Orosi Patrol deputies and Detectives from the Gang Violence Suppression unit responded to investigate the incident.

The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. His condition is unknown at this time. It is also unknown if this incident is gang related or not. No suspect information is available at this time.



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).
Persons giving information can remain anonymous.                        Prepared by: Sgt. E. Villalobos

On the above date and time deputies responded to a residence in Poplar to contact suspect Monica Rivera (37 years) regarding confirmed active warrants for her arrest.  Rivera was contacted at the residence and arrested on the warrants.  After Rivera's arrest, bindles of a clear crystal-like substance were located on her person.  The crystal-like substance later tested presumptive positive for methamphetamine.  Rivera was evaluated and found to be under the influence of a controlled substance.  Rivera was booked at Bob Wiley Detention Facility on the above charges as well as the warrants.

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

SUSPECT:        Ramirez, Julio Mosqueda    DOB:        45 yrs.                
   
   

    On 03-05-10 at approximately 1035 hrs., the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division, along with personnel from the Interagency Narcotic Enforcement Team concluded an investigation by serving a search warrant in the 12800 Block of Ave. 412, Orosi.
    During the search of the residence, detectives located approximately 2.4 ounces of crystal methamphetamine packaged for sale, packaging material, a digital weight scale and $ 3,100.00 of Illicit drug proceeds and a stolen firearm.
    Suspect Ramirez was arrested for possession and possession for sale of a controlled, maintaining a place of narcotic use/sales, Possession of a firearm in a commission of a felony, possession of a stolen firearm and booked into the Tulare County Sheriff’s Main Jail with bail set at $30,000.00.

Suspect Russel Havner, age 43 or Exeter, has been located in Flagstaff Arizona and arrested.  Tulare County Sheriff's Detectives contacted the Arizona Highway Patrol with an investigative lead regarding Russel Havner's possible direction of travel.  Arizona Highway Patrol Officers identified the suspect and attempted to detain.  A pursuit of the suspect ended with the suspect being taken into custody.

Tulare County Sheriff's Office has obtained a warrant for the suspects arrest.  Bail is listed at $2,000,000 with charges of Robery and Buglary. The suspect is pending extradition process.

Media questions:  TCSO 735-1825 Sgt. Douglass,  Arizona Highway Patrol (602)223-2743  Sgt. Kevin Wood

PIOR RELEASE:

Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff's Dept. Headquarters Patrol Unit were dispatched to the Exeter area in regards to a armed robbery.  Upon arrival in the area the deputies contacted the victim and were advised that a subject had robbed him of US Currency.  Tulare County Sheriff's Dept. Northend Investigations was contacted and requested to respond and assist.  Upon their arrival the suspect was identified and is currently being sought for questioning.  Anyone with information in regards to this investigation is asked to contact Det. Mark Wallace at 559-735-1877.    


This case currently under investigation by TCSO Northend Investigation Detectives. 

Suspect: James Sellers 37 yrs of age, of Tulare

On 03/05/2010 : Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Agricultural Crimes Unit were assigned the follow up investigation regarding a robbery of two dairy employees. The robbery had occurred during the evening hours of 03/04/10. During the initial investigation by the responding deputies they were able to determine the identity of the suspect.

During the follow up investigation information was developed that the same subject was also wanted by the Tulare Police Department for investigation of some incidents which had occurred in the City of Tulare.

Detectives from the Agricultural Unit were contacted by the Tulare Police Department and informed Sellers had been located and arrested.

Sellers was subsequently booked into the Tulare County Jail for Robbery on the Tulare County Sheriff’s Departments case.

Any one with information regarding this case is asked to contacted Detective Michael Rubalcaba at (24 hours) 559-733-6218 or (730 AM to 5 PM) 559-735-1853.

Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff's Dept. Headquarters Patrol Unit were dispatched to the Exeter area in regards to a armed robbery.  Upon arrival in the area the deputies contacted the victim and were advised that a subject had robbed him of US Currency.  Tulare County Sheriff's Dept. Northend Investigations was contacted and requested to respond and assist.  Upon their arrival the suspect was identified and is currently being sought for questioning.  Anyone with information in regards to this investigation is asked to contact Det. Mark Wallace at 559-735-1877.    


This case currently under investigation by TCSO Northend Investigation Detectives.      

Suspect: Gerardo Vargas Garnica, 35 years, of Porterville

On 3-04-10 at about 7:00 a.m., detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, along with personnel from the Interagency Narcotic Enforcement Team concluded an investigation by serving a search warrant upon suspect Gerardo Garnica at his residence in the 150 block of South Maston St. Porterville, Ca.
    

During the search, detectives located about 1 ½ ounces of crystal methamphetamine packaged for sale, packaging material, a digital weigh scale and more than $1,000.00 of illicit drug proceeds.
    

Suspect Garnica was arrested for possession and possession for sale of a controlled substance and booked into the sheriff’s Porterville substation with bail set at $30,000.00.

On the above date and time, three male subjects entered the Subway on Bette Drive in Goshen, brandished a weapon and demanded money.  Two employees, a male and a female were present at the time.  The suspects took an unknown amount of cash and fled the scene eastbound on bette drive.

Detectives were called to investigate the insicedent.  Anyone with information should call (800) 808-0488. 

The case is still active and under investigation.

Suspect #1:  Steven Fresnch, age 47 of Visalia
Charges: 290.12 PC - Failure to update sex offender registration
Bail: $10,000

Suspect #2: Mark McClure, age 48 of Dinuba
Charges:  290(b) PC - Failure to register change of address within five days, 290.13 PC - Failure to update registration/residence status, 11377(a) H&S - possession of methamphetamine
Bail: $25,000

On March 2, 2010 members of the Tuare Conty SAFE Team contacted Steven French and Mark McClure during an unrelated investigation.  French and McClure were found to be in violation of the sex offender registration requirements as mandated by California law.  They were taken into custody without incident and booked at the Tulare County Main Jail on the listed charges.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact DA Inv. Brandon Hall or Sgt. Steve Kennedy of the Tulare County SAFE Team at (559)735-1970.

The Tulare COunty SAFE Team is funded by a grant from the California Emergency Management Agency.

On 03-02-10 the Inter Agency Narcotic Enforcement Team (I.N.E.T.) consisting of personnel from the Tulare County Probation Department, Exeter Police Department, Farmersville Police Department, Lindsay Police Department and the Tulare County Sheriffs department concluded a two month narcotic Investigation by serving a search warrant in the 40700 Block of Rd. 124, Cutler. During the initial search detectives located a moderate amount of methamphetamine and a scale on the premises. Suspect Ruben Gonzalez, age 40 of Cutler, was arrested for the following charges.

11377 H&S     Possession of a controlled substance.   
11378 H&S     Possession of a controlled substance for sales.
11368 H&S     Maintaining a location for narcotic Use/sales.

This case is still under investigation.