On 09/05/10, deputies responded to a call regarding a subject that had been assaulted during a gathering. On arrival, deputies discovered the victim had been stabbed. The victim advised he had been attacked by three to four men. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Violent Crimes Unit responded and conducted the investigation. The victim was transported and admitted to a local hospital and is being treated for his non- life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Det. Cesar Fernandez at the Violent Crimes Unit (559) 733-6218 or (800) 808-0488

Detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff Department’s South County Gang Violence Suppression Unit, Tulare County Sheriff Department’s Community Based Officers, Tulare County Probation, Porterville Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Dinuba Police Department, Tulare Police Department, Tulare County District Attorney Investigative unit and US Marshals conducted a series of warrant, probation and parole searches in a high profile suppression operation in the South county towns of Porterville, Strathmore, Poplar, Woodville, Terra Bella, Ducor and Richgrove areas.

During the operation Porterville patrol received a service call regarding a drive by shooting that just occurred in the 20900 block of Ave 8 Ave in the town of Richgrove. Detectives were just arriving in the area and quickly responded. The suspect was located and taken into custody without an incident.

Agents involved in the operation attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Union and Villa for a traffic violation. The subjects discarded several plastic bags of narcotics out of the vehicle window and attempted to flee on foot. They were quickly apprehended. One of the subjects had a loaded firearm in his waistband. All the subjects were validated gang members. Also during the operation a wanted high risk sex offender was located. It was discovered that this subject had removed their electronic monitoring device.

As a result of the gang operation conducted, approximately forty gang members identified and thirty one people were taken into custody, on the below listed charges.

They also issued seven citations and towed four vehicles. Detectives also seized several items of gang indicia and approximately three ounces of narcotics during the operation.

Taken into custody were:

1) Steven Viveros 18Yrs.      Strathmore resident

Charges: 246, 245, 186.22/ PC/ shooting in a dwelling/assault with a deadly weapon/gang enhancement

2) Robert Gomez 34Yrs.        Richgrove resident

Charges: 246, 245, 186.22/ PC/ shooting in a dwelling/assault with a deadly weapon/gang enhancement

3) Jose Alvardo 23 Yrs.          Porterville resident

 Charges: 11377 H&S/ Possession of narcotics

4) Jose Ruelas 23 Yrs.           Terra Bella resident

Charges: 11550 H&S/ under the influence

5) Tomas Juarez 45Yrs.          Terra Bella resident

Charges: Outstanding warrants

6) Karla Gudino 28 Yrs.           Porterville resident

Charges: 11377 H&S/ possession of narcotics/outstanding warrants

7) Anthony Cobarruviaz 24Yrs. Porterville resident

Charges: Outstanding warrants

8) Samuel Sierra 29Yrs.           Porterville resident

Charges: 11550 H&S/ under the influence / possession of narcotic parphernaila

9) Male Juvenile 15Yrs.            Porterville resident

Charges: Outstanding warrants

10) Michael Federighi 47 Yrs.    Strathmore resident

 Charges:14601 VC/suspended license

11) Ralph Yorba 22 Yrs.            Porterville resident

 Charges: 23152 VC/ driving under the influence

12) Anthony Ignacio 19 Yrs.       Lemoore resident

Charges: 11550 H&S/ under the influence

13) Manuel Soto 25 Yrs.            Porterville resident 

Charges: 11377 H&S, 3056 PC/ Possession of narcotics/ Parole violation

14) Johnnie Ramos 25Yrs.         Poplar resident

Charges: 647 (f)/ under the influence

15) Cindy Roberts 49Yrs.           Poplar resident

Charges: Outstanding warrants

16) Sherri Daniel 38 Yrs.            Porterville resident

Charges: 3056 PC/ Parole violation/Outstanding warrants

17) Sergio Estrda 30 Yrs.           Porterville resident

Charges: 23152 VC/ driving under the influence

18) Rene Rodriguez 21 Yrs.       Delano resident

 Charges: 11377 H&S,/ Possession of narcotics

19) Steven Rodriguez 23 Yrs.     Terra Bella resident

Charges: 11377, 11379 H&S,/ transportation and Possession of narcotics for sales

20) Guadlupe Lira 38Yrs.           Lindsay resident

Charges: Outstanding warrants 

21) Luiz Roa 30 Yrs.                 Terra Bella resident

 Charges: 23152 VC/ driving under the influence

22) Armando Ceballos 26 Yrs.   Porterville resident

Charges: 11379, 11370.1 186.22/ PC/transportation and Possession of narcotics for sales/ possession of firearm //gang enhancement

23) Christian Tapia 22 Yrs.       Porterville resident

Charges: 11379, 11370.1 186.22/ PC/transportation and Possession of narcotics for sales/ possession of firearm //gang enhancement 

24) Mason Navarro 18 Yrs.       Porterville resident

Charges: 11379, 11370.1 186.22/ PC/transportation and Possession of narcotics for sales/ possession of firearm //gang enhancement

 25) Richard Guzman 28 Yrs.   Porterville resident

Charges: 11379, 11370.1 186.22/ PC/transportation and Possession of narcotics for sales/ possession of firearm //gang enhancement

26) Male Juvenile 15Yrs.         Terra Bella resident

Charges: 148 PC/ resisting and delaying

27) Male Juvenile 16Yrs.         Terra Bella resident

Charges: 148 PC/ resisting and delaying

28) Male Juvenile 16Yrs.         Terra Bella resident

Charges: 148 PC/ resisting and delaying

29) Male Juvenile 17Yrs.         Terra Bella resident

Charges: 148 PC/ resisting and delaying

30) Male Juvenile 15Yrs.         Terra bella resident

Charges: 148 PC/ resisting and delaying

31) Male Juvenile 17Yrs.         Strathmore resident

Charges: 12101 9a)/ violation of probation/ possession of ammunition

This case remains under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department’s - 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’s Department’s - Gang Violence Suppression Unit at the toll free number of :

1-888-END-GANG (1-888-363-4264) 

In Custody:
Kimberley Renee Griffin, age 39 of Exeter
Eric Jayson Walker, age 49 of Exeter

On 09-02-10 the Inter Agency Narcotic Enforcement Team (I.N.E.T.) consisting of personnel from Exeter Police Department, Visalia Police Department, Lindsay Police Department, Farmersville Police Department, Tulare County Probation and the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department concluded a three week narcotic investigation by serving a search warrant in the 300 Block of South Crispi Street, Exeter.
Detectives searched the residence and located methamphetamine, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia. Suspect Griffen, Kimberly Renee was arrested for possession of a controlled substance,  under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Suspect Walker, Eric Jayson was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of prescription pills, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Suspect Griffen was booked into the Tulare County Bob Wiley Detention Facility and Suspect Walker was booked into the Tulare County Main Jail with their bail set at
$ 10,000.00.
 

This Case is still under investigation.

SUSPECT: Carbajal, Miguel Angel 18 Yrs old

While conducting gang suppression in the Traver Area, Tulare County Sheriff Gang Detectives contacted (S) Miguel Angel Carbajal at the above listed location. Carbajal was carrying a concealed weapon in his shorts pockets. He was taken into custody and booked at the main jail.

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

On the above date and time Deputies were contacted by the victim on Ave 416 and Rd. 104, Sultana. The victim stated an unknown person(s) entered her residence while she was sleeping and took miscellaneous items and cash.

Case is still currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff's Department.  Anyone with any further information, contact the North End Property Detectives at (559) 735-1877.

On Friday, 8-27-10 at 1130hours, Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff's Tactical Enforcement Personnel were at a residence in the 37400 block of Road 156, Visalia investigating the cultivation of marijuana. Detectives came in contact with the suspect identified as Abel Murillo Morales, who was tending to 68 marijuana plants. The suspect was taken into custody and booked at the Tulare County Main Jail.

On Saturday 8-28-10 at approximately 0240 hours, Tulare County Sheriff Deputies responded to the 36300 block of Burke Street in Traver regarding a report of a shooting. Upon arrival Deputies contacted Mary Agurrie who advised she observed an unknown male suspect in her back yard who fled the scene. She advised moments later, she heard approximately 3 gunshots which struck her residence causing no injuries.

Case remains active with TCSO Gang Unit.

Detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Departments South County Gang Violence Suppression Unit, Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Community Base Officers, Tulare County Probation, Visalia Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Dinuba Police Department, College of Sequoias Police Department, Tulare County District Attorney Investigative unit and US Marshals conducted a series of warrant service, probation, parole searches and high profile suppression operation in the South county towns of Pixley, Earlimart, and Tipton area. As a result of the gang operation conducted, approximately twenty six gang members identified, ten people were taken into custody, on the below listed charges.

They also issued four citations and towed three vehicles. Detectives also seized several items of gang indicia during the operation.

Taken into custody were:

1) Saul Esparza 26Yrs. Earlimart resident

Charges: Outstanding warrants

2) Maria Ruiz 40Yrs. Tipton resident

Charges: Outstanding warrants

3) Armando Padilla 29 Yrs. Earlimart resident

Charges:14601 VC/suspended license

4) Christopher Reeder 19 Yrs. Pixley resident

Charges: 11550 H&S/ under the influence

5) Carlos Eudave 19 Yrs. Tipton resident

Charges: 647(f)PC/ under the influence

6) Male Juvenile 17 Yrs. Pixley resident

Charges: 11550 H&S/ under the influence

7) Pedro Soto 22Yrs. Pixley resident

Charges: Outstanding warrants

8)Ambruce Sierra 29Yrs. Tipton resident

Charges: 148/273A, PC / resisting arrest/ child endangerment/ Outstanding warrants

9) Jamone Williams 31Yrs. Pixley resident

Charges: Outstanding warrants

10) Danny Rodriguez 21 Yrs. Earlimart resident

Charges:14601 VC/suspended license

This case remains under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department’s - 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’s 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.

Detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit patrolled the towns of Orosi, Cutler, Ivanhoe, Traver and London. Detectives arrested 9 people for various Penal Code, Vehicle Code and Health & Safety Cade violations. Detectives also seized an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine and three handguns. They also towed 4 vehicles and served a felony and misdemeanor arrest warrant. All arrested subjects were booked at the Tulare County Main Jail or the Bob Wiley Detention Facility.

AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED:

On 08/22/10 at 0255 hrs Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Pixley Substation were dispatched to the area of McNeely and Church for a report of a man down. Upon their arrival the deputies found the victim bleeding from a wound from the upper torso area. The victim was airlifted to a local hospital where he was admitted for treatment of his injuries. The Sheriff’s Departments Violent Crimes Unit was called to investigate the incident.

NEW INFORMATION

The victim died of his injuries and was pronounced dead on Tuesday, 08/24/2010. He has been identified as Francisco Campana Zazueta, 20 years old, from Alpaugh.

During the investigation, it was discovered the victim and suspect Humberto “Junior” Vasquez had been at a party together in Alpaugh earlier in the evening. They left together with several other subjects. At one point they got out of the vehicle and Vasquez shot Zazueta because of a disagreement.

On 08/26/10 at approximately 0900 hours, Detectives located Vasquez at his residence in Alpaugh and detained him without incident for investigation of murder. 3 search warrants were then served in the Alpaugh area and evidence was seized that was related to the case.

Vasquez was booked into the Tulare County Main Jail on the above listed charges.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Det. Francisco Zaragoza or Sgt. Gary Hunt at (800) 808-0488 or (559) 735-1898

Autopsy results:
On Friday, August 27, 2010, an autopsy was conducted. The cause of death was determined exanguination due to penetrating gun shot wound to the head.

On 8-23-10, detectives from the Tulare County South End Investigation Unit were assigned a case involving Assault with a Deadly Weapon. During the investigation, it was determined unknown suspects shot a gun from a moving vehicle and struck the victim. He was transported to the hospital with non life threatening wounds.

The case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department South End Investigation Unit. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Polk with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department at 733-6218.

On 8-23-10, detectives from the Tulare County South End Investigation Unit were assigned a case involving Possession of Illegal Firearms. During the investigation, a search warrant  was served in the 17000 block of Lynch Road in Porterville.  Detectives assisted patrol deputies with the recovery of several illegal firearms. 

Daniel Jose Arias was arrested for 12020 PC and later booked into Tulare County Jail.

The case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Tulare County Sheriff’s Department.

Suspect Information:
Daniel Jose Arias (51 Years old)
Porterville

NEWS ITEM

Case Number-10-80257 to 10-80269

Crime- Possession of a Controlled Substance/ Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale/Transportation of a Controlled Substance/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance/Driving Under The Influence/Resisting a Peace Officer by Force/Resisting Arrest/ False Information to a Peace Officer/Public Intoxication

Date and Time Occurred- 8-19-10 to 8-22-10

Victim-State of California

 Narrative:

In-Custody:

1. Aguirre, Alberto 19 years Orosi 11550 HS, 11364 HS

2. Pinedo, Pedro 28 years Yettem Felony Warrant, Misdemeanor Warrant

3. Ploneda, Rosa 32 years Yettem Misdemeanor Warrant

4. Barajas, Lorenzo 27 years Orosi 11377 HS

5. Cerda, Armando 27 years Cutler 11378 HS, 11377 HS

6. Martinez, Guadalupe 19 years Ivanhoe 23152 CVC

7. Ramirez, Maria Ritchie 52 years Ivanhoe Misdemeanor Warrant

8. Parra-Martinez, Antonio 22 years Orosi 23152 CVC

9. Martinez, Maria 41 years Orosi 69 PC

10. Racicot, James 51 years Cutler 11377 HS

11. Ledesma-Amezquita, Jose 20 years Orosi 647 (f) PC

12. Ceballos-Martinez, Leonel 24 years Orosi 647 (f) PC

13. Razo, David 20 years Orosi 647 (f) PC

14. Hernandez de la Cruz, Silverio 21 years Orosi 647 (f) PC

15. Garza, Desiree Monique 22 years Sultana Misdemeanor Warrant

16. Villagomez, Armando 40 years Orosi 11378 HS, 11379 HS

17. Moreno, Miguel 35 years Cutler 11550 HS, 11364 HS

18. Wilson, Emilia 51 years Woodlake 11377 HS & Misdemeanor Warrant

19. Ramos, George 44 years Woodlake 3056 PC, 148 PC, 148.9 PC

20. Whited, Christina 28 years Visalia Misdemeanor Warrant

21. Florez, Sylvia 28 years Woodlake 6 Misdemeanor Warrants

22. McDaniels, Lewis 60 years Ivanhoe 2 Misdemeanor Warrants

 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).

On 08/22/10 at 0255 hrs Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Pixley Substation were dispatched to the area of McNeely and Church for a report of a man down. Upon their arrival at 0300 hrs the deputies found the victim bleeding from a wound from the upper torso area. The victim was airlifted to a local hospital where he was admitted for treatment of his injuries. The Sheriff’s Departments Violent Crimes Unit were called to investigate the incident.

The ensuing investigation determined the victim had sustained a gunshot wound to his upper torso area. The victim is in critical condition at the undisclosed hospital. The victims name is not being release pending contact with his relatives. The investigation is continuing, no suspects are in custody and no other information is being released at this time.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Det. Francisco Zaragoza at (800) 808-0488 or (559) 735-1898

Narrative:

On 8/20/10 at 1700 hrs. detectives of the Sheriff’s Tactical Enforcement Personnel (S.T.E.P.) Team completed a month long investigation of illegal marijuana gardens located in wilderness areas near Three Rivers, Posey and in the Giant Sequoia National Monument near Kennedy Meadows These cases were tied to ongoing investigations from Operation Trident. Operation Trident is a three county, multi-agency operation, aimed at investigation and eradication of marijuana from public lands

No suspects were located at the scenes, the cases are under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Franks of the STEP Unit. 559-713-2990

Plants counts are

Posey Garden - 2,661 plants eradicated

Three Rivers Garden - 3,603 plants eradicated

9 mile Rd/Kennedy Meadows - 9,963 plants eradicated