Off Road Motorcyclists located
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LOCATION: Rincon Trail at Sherman Pass DATE: 06-16-13 TIME: 1840 hrs
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CASE NUMBER: 13-7729 VICTIM: 2 adult males CITY: Posey
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Two adult male motorcyclists from Bakersfield CA were located today on the Rincon Trail near Sherman Pass. The subjects were located due to the diligent efforts of the Tulare County Sheriffs Department Search and Rescue Team, California Highway Patrol, and Sequoia Mountain Rescue.
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Cultivation of Marijuana for Sales, Operation of a Chop Shop, Possession of a Concealed Weapon
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LOCATION: A144/R208 DATE: TIME:
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CASE NUMBER: 13-7698 VICTIM: CITY:
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S1: Hulstine, Luke 01/07/1983
S2: Salais, Vanessa 06/22/1984
On 06/15/2013 at approximately 1130 hours Deputies from Porterville Division of the Tulare County Sheriff's Department observed a suspicious vehicle in the area of Avenue 144 and Road 208. The vehicle was parked in front of a residence that was known by Deputies to be unoccupied. Deputies made contact with a female who was sitting in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. Within the vehicle, Deputies located tewnty-nine live immature marijuana plants. The female initially provided false information to Deputies but was later identified as Vanessa Debrah Salais, 28 of Porterville. Salais had two felony arrest warrants, one of which was for vehicle theft. During the investigation, Deputies observed a male walk from the rear of the property. He was also detained. The male provided a false name and was later identified as Luke Hulstine, 30 of Porterville. Hulstine also had numerous active warrants for vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, possession of concealed weapons and burglary.
During the investigation, Deputies learned that the vehicle in possession of the suspects was stolen. In furtherance of the investigation, Deputies then located a clandestine chop shop in the rear of the vacant property containing an additional stolen vehicle which was in the process of being stripped. Detectives from the California Highway Patrol auto theft task force responded and assumed control of the stolen vehicle and chop shop portion of the investigation.
Both suspects were booked into the Tulare County Jail under the following fresh charges:
11358HS CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA
11360HS TRANDPORTATION OF MARIJUANA
148.9PC PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION TO A PEACE OFFICER
10851VC VEHICLE THEFT
10801VC OPERATION OF A CHOP SHOP
23210PC POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED WEAPON
This case is under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol.
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Search and Rescue
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LOCATION: Sherman Pass/Rincon Trail DATE: 06-16-13 TIME: 0530
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CASE NUMBER: 13-7729 VICTIM: 2 male motorcyclists CITY: Johnsondale
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Lt Micari with the Tulare Co Sheriff Dept Search and Rescue Team will be in the area of Rincon Trail at Sherman Pass attempting to located two overdue off road motorcyclists. No further information at this time and the Search and Rescue Team is out of cell phone range. Tulare Co Sheriff Dept will keep you updated as information becomes available.
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Arrest made on pursuit of stolen vehicle
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LOCATION: Road 124 at Avenue 440, Orosi DATE: 06-13-13 TIME: 1609
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CASE NUMBER: 13-80036 VICTIM: State of CA CITY: Orosi
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On 6-13-2013, at approximately 1609 hours, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Gang Violence and Suppression Unit located a subject driving a vehicle they were advised was stolen. Gang Unit Detectives attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop for the detectives initiating a pursuit. The subject entered an orchard at Road 124 and Avenue 440 in the Orosi area, crashing his vehicle. The subject attempted to run from the vehicle but was stopped by detectives who were on scene when he crashed. The subject also attempt to fight with the detectives. The subject was arrested and was treated for minor injuries from the crash. The vehicle did catch fire after the crash and after the subject fled. The subject was identified as validated gang member and parolee, Angel Alonzo, age 40 from the Orosi area. Angel Alonzo was taken into custody for a Parole hold, evading a Peace Officer, assault on a Peace Officer and possession of stolen property. California Highway Patrol is investigating the stolen vehicle portion of the case.
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460 PC, 245 PC, 422 PC, 182 PC
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LOCATION: 1000 block K Ave - Visalia DATE: 6/13/13 TIME: 0230 hours
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CASE NUMBER: 13-7596 VICTIM: CITY:
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VICTIM 1: Male adult
VICTIM 2: Female adult
SUSPECT 1: Male adult
SUSPECT 2: Male adult
SYNOPSIS:
On above date and time two suspects forced their way into the victim's residence and brandished handguns and demanded money. Victim 1 was struck in the face with a handgun but did not require medical attention. The suspects threatened to kill both victims if law enforcement was contacted. Nothing was taken from the residence and the suspects left on foot. No arrests have been made and the investigation is still on-going.
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11378 H&S, 11377(A) H&S, 11366 H&S, 11383.7(c) H&S
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LOCATION: 9000 Block of Avenue 144 Poplar 93257 DATE: 6/12/13 TIME: 2008 Hours
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CASE NUMBER: VICTIM: California, State of CITY:
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Taken into custody were:
S-1: Cline, James (48 Years) – 11550(A) H&S
S-2: Walker, Mark (54 Years) – 11378 H&S, 11377(A) H&S , 11366 H&S, 11383.7(c) H&S
11550(A) H&S, 11364(A) H&S
S-3: Franco, Tashina (29 Years) – 11550(A) H&S, Warrant
S-4: Garay, Fanny (39 Years) – Warrant
Crime:
After observing activity indicating sales of illegal narcotics was occurring, Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies from the Porterville Substation responded to a residence on the 19000 block of Avenue 144 in Poplar to perform a probation search. Upon deputies arrival, several people were contacted and detained. As a result of the search, deputies located approximately 10.5 grams of methamphetamine, indicia indicating the sale of illegal narcotics and illegal narcotics paraphernalia.
The homeowner, Mark Walker (54 Years), was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance and was arrested for the above charges. James Cline (48 Years) was contacted at the residence and found to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Walker and Cline were arrested and booked at the Porterville Substation. Tashina Franco (29 Years) was contacted at the residence and found to have an active warrant for her arrest. Franco was also determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance and she was booked at Bob Wiley Detention Facility. Fanny Garay (39 Years) (39 Years) was contacted at the residence and found to have an active warrant for her arrest. Garay was cited and released at the scene.
This case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff's Department.
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Narcotics Arrest
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LOCATION: Ave 384 x Hwy 99 DATE: 06-10-13 TIME: 2244 hours
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CASE NUMBER: 13-7450 VICTIM: State of California CITY:
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SUSPECT: Paul Reyna. 52 years old. CITY: Selma, Ca.
CHARGES: 11379 H&S – Transportation of a controlled substance. 11377 H&S – Possession of a controlled substance. 11364 H&S – Possession of paraphernalia.
On 6-10-13 at approximately 2244 hours, a Tulare County Patrol Deputy from the Orosi Substation initiated a traffic stop upon a vehicle due to an equipment violation. The single occupant and driver of the vehicle was found to be in possession of 6.9 grams of methamphetamine with associated narcotic paraphernalia.
The drug has an estimated street value of $200.00 dollars. Reyna was transported to the Tulare County Main Jail without further incident and booked on the listed charges.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Tulare County Sheriff's Department at (559) 733-6218 or send anonymous information by sending a text message or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call 1-800-TIPNOW.
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PC 245
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LOCATION: 15500 block of Ivanhoe Drive Visalia Ca DATE: 06/08/2013 TIME: 1755 Hours
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CASE NUMBER: 13-07392 VICTIM: Jeremy Garibay 30 YOA CITY: Visalia
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On the above date and time Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff's Office responded to the above Visalia location regarding a report of an assault. Upon arrival Deputies located a victim of an assault, which had been hit in the head . The victim was treated for non life threatening injuries.
During the course of the investigation Deputies located and arrested two adult males, Osbaldo Espinoza and Herbert Padilla in connection with this investigation. Both suspects were transported to and booked at the Tulare County Jail on charges of 245 PC Assault with deadly weapon.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff's Office at (559) 733-6218
Anonymous information about this crime can be reported via Tipnow email tcso@tipnow.net
txt or voicemail at 559-725-4194 or download the Tipnow app for Android or Apple phones.
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187 PC- Homicide and 664-187 PC Attempted Homicide
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LOCATION: 9000 Road 236 DATE: 06-08-13 TIME:
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CASE NUMBER: 13-7403 VICTIM: #1 Gabriel Alvarado (Deceased) #2 Hispanic Male 46 yrs old CITY: Terra Bella
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On the above date and time Deputies, as well as Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit responded to the above Terra Bella location regarding a report of an assault. Upon arrival, Deputies located two victims of an assault, both of which had been stabbed in the upper and lower torso. Both victims were transported to Sierra View Hospital in Porterville. Victim 1, Gabriel Alvarado, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. V-2 was treated for non life threatening stab wounds and was released from the hospital.
During the course of the investigation Deputies located and arrested two adult males, Hernan Salazar and Luis Alberto Leon Mejia in connection with this investigation. Both suspects were transported to and booked at the Tulare county Jail on charges of 187PC Homicide and 664-187PC Attempted Homicide.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit at (559)733-6218
Anonymous information about this crime can be reported via Tipnow
email tcso@tipnow.net
txt or voicemail at 559-725-4194
or download the Tipnow app for Android or Apple phones.
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PC 245, Assault with a Deadly Weapon
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LOCATION: Hwy 99 and Main St Pixley DATE: 06052013 TIME: 07:50 PM
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CASE NUMBER: 13-7258 VICTIM: 20 yr old male CITY:
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Deputies responded to the area of Hwy 99 and Main Street in Pixley regarding a subject who had been shot. Deputies determined the victim was a rear passenger in a vehicle when another vehicle began to follow. Hand gestures were exchange and shots were fired from the suspect vehicle. One of the bullets penetrated the trunk and back seat causing a superficial wound to the victim's back. He was treated and released from Kern Medical Center.
Anyone with information please contact the Tulare County Sheriff's Department.
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Assault with a deadly weapon
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LOCATION: Hwy 99 and Main St., Pixley DATE: 06-05-13 TIME:
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CASE NUMBER: 13-7258 VICTIM: 20 year old male CITY: Earlimart
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06-05-13 / 1950 hours:
Deputies responded to the area of Hwy 99 and Main Street in Pixley regarding a subject who had been shot. Deputies determined the victim was a rear passenger in a vehicle when another vehicle began to follow. Hand gestures were exchanged and shots were fired from the suspect vehicle. One of the bullets penetrated the trunk and back seat causing a superficial wound to the victim's back. He was treated and released from Kern Medical Center.
The suspect vehicle was described as possibly a red Dodge Neon, with three hispanic occupants.
Anyone with information please contact the Tulare County Sheriff's Department.
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Homicide in Porterville area
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LOCATION: 800 block of S. Prospect DATE: 06-06-13 TIME:
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CASE NUMBER: 13-07264 VICTIM: Juan Jesus Martinez, age 24 CITY: Porterville
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Update 06-06-13 / 0844 hrs:
A 24 year old female also sustained an non-life threatening gunshot wound to her arm during this incident and is being treated at a local area hospital.
06-06-13 / 0005 hrs
On the above date and time, Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 800 Block of S. Prospect in Porterville for a report of a gunshot wound victim. Upon arrival, Deputies located Jesus Martinez in front of a residence. Martinez suffered a gunshot wound and was deceased upon arrival. Detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene and took over the investigation.
This case remains under investigation and anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to call Detective Steve Sanchez or Detective Sgt. Parker at (559) 733-6211 or send anonymous information by sending a text message or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call 1-800-TIPNOW.
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PC 187 Homicide
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LOCATION: 800 Block of South Prospect St. Porterville DATE: 06062013 TIME: 0005 hrs
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CASE NUMBER: 13-07264 VICTIM: Martinez, Juan Jesus 24 years CITY:
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On the above date and time, Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 800 Block of S. Prospect in Porterville for a report of a gunshot wound victim. Upon arrival, Deputies located Jesus Martinez in front of a residence. Martinez suffered a fatal gunshot wound and was deceased upon arrival. Detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene and took over the investigation.
This case remains under investigation and anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to c
all Detective Steve Sanchez or Detective Sgt. Parker at (559) 733-6211 or send anonymous information by sending a text message or email to
TCSO@tipnow.com
or call 1-800-TIPNOW.
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273(d) -Corporal Injury to a Child
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LOCATION: Indian Reservation-Porterville DATE: 05-30-13 TIME: 1800
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CASE NUMBER: 13-7252 VICTIM: 13 Yoa female and 10 Yoa female CITY:
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Suspect: Ronnii Santos (34 years)
Deputies responded to the Reservation in Porterville regarding child neglect. Upon arrival Deputies contacted the suspect, Ronnii Santos. They also contacted her 13 year old daughter. The 13 year old stated her mother left her for several days without food or shelter. The child stayed at a nearby residence and no medical attention was required.
Deputies also searched the Reservation for her 10 year old sister who was later located at a residence in Porterville. There were no physical injuries on either child. Ronnii was arrested and booked for Child Endangerment.
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Possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for sales, maintain a pl
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LOCATION: Dinuba DATE: 06-05-2013 TIME:
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CASE NUMBER: 13-40039 VICTIM: CITY:
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Narrative:
On 06-05-13, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division along with the Inter-agency Narcotics task Force (Lindsay PD and Exeter PD and personnel from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Tactical Enforcement Personnel team concluded a two week narcotics investigation by serving two narcotic search warrants in the 700 block of E. Harvard Street and 600 Block of S. Kamm Ave, in the City of Dinuba.
Detectives secured the residences and detained five subjects. Detectives searched the residences and located approximately one (1) pound of methamphetamine, ten (10) marijuana plants, drug paraphernalia, scales and drug packaging material valued at $45,000. A large sum of currency, vehicle and a rifle related to the sales of narcotics were seized as well. Four children were located in the residence and exposed to the suspects actions and were able to access the narcotics. The Children were turned over to Child Welfare Service.
Suspect: Alejandro Torres: 39 YOA, was arrested, transported and booked into the Tulare County Sheriff's Department Main Jail for the following charges:
11378 H&S Possession of a controlled substance for sales.
11377H&S Possession of a controlled substance
11366 H&S Maintain a place for selling any controlled substance.
273 A Child Endangerment
Suspect: Yadira Torres: 35 YOA, was arrested, transported and booked into the Tulare County Sheriff's Department Bob Wiley Detention Facility for the following charges:
11378 H&S Possession of a controlled substance for sales.
11377H&S Possession of a controlled substance
11366 H&S Maintain a place for selling any controlled substance.
273 A Child Endangerment
Suspect: Israel Morales: 41 YOA was arrested, transported and booked into the Tulare County Sheriff's Department’s Main Jail for the following charges:
11377 H&S Possession of a controlled substance.
11378 H&S Possession of a controlled substance for sales.
11358 H&S Cultivation of Marijuana
11366 H&S Maintain a place for selling any controlled substance.
23900 PC Possession of firearm with the serial removed
Suspect: Lydia Laura Orozco: 22 YOA was arrested, transported and booked into the Tulare County Sheriff's Department’s Bob Wiley Detention Facility for the following charges:
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