11377-Possession of a controlled substance
LOCATION:  Road 120/Ave 432          DATE:  6-23-12          TIME:  2143 Hrs
CASE NUMBER:  12-8032         VICTIM:  State of California          CITY:  Orosi

Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff's Dept. conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and during the consent search of the vehicle,  Deputies located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. The driver was taken into custody and booked at the Tulare County Jail Facility. 

 

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

 

Taken into custody were:

Jorge Martinez - 24 yrs

 

 

 

Charges:  HS 11377, HS 11364 

 
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11360 HS, 11359 HS-Transportation and Sales of Marijuana
LOCATION:  Road 159/Ave 327          DATE:  6-21-12          TIME:  1703 Hrs
CASE NUMBER:  12-80098         VICTIM:  State of California          CITY:  Ivanhoe

On Thursday, 6-21-12 at about 5:03 pm, personnel from the Tulare County Sheriff Department’s Gang Unit made an enforcement stop upon a vehicle for a moving violation in the area of Road 159 and Avenue 327 in Ivanhoe.  

Through further investigation, detectives located about two pounds of processed marijuana, approximately 100 marijuana cigarettes, numerous “pay/owe” records and some packaging materials all within the vehicle. 

Dora White (50 years) was then arrested for the transportation and sales of marijuana without incident and subsequently booked into the Bob Wiley Detention Facility. 

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.

 
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Cultivation of Marijuana/ Possession of Marijuana for Sales
LOCATION:  Dinuba, Ca.          DATE:  06/21/2012          TIME: 
CASE NUMBER:  BI-CT-2012-0         VICTIM:  State of California          CITY: 

Suspect #1  Rosendo Pacheco                52 yrs                  Dinuba, Ca

                     Charges: 11358/ 11359 H&S  182 PC 12035 PC 12022 PC 273(a) PC

Suspect #2  Beatrice Pacheco                 32 yrs                  Dinuba, Ca

                     Charges: 11359 H&S 273(a) PC

Suspect #3  Julio Pacheco                     21 yrs                  Dinuba, Ca.
                    Charges: 11358/ 11359 H&S  182 PC  148 PC
Suspect #4 Hector Rodriguez                22 yrs                  Dinuba, Ca.
                     Charges:  11358/ 11359 H&S  182 PC  148 PC
Suspect #5 Leonardo Pacheco               21 yrs                   Dinuba, Ca.
                     Charges: 11358/ 11359 H&S  182 PC  148 PC

After an approximate six (6) month investigation into illegal sales and cultivation of Marijuana trafficking in the unincorporated Dinuba area, investigators from the Sheriff’s Department’s STEP Team and Central Valley Marijuana Investigation Team (CVMIT) were lead to a residence in the 41600 Blk of RD 68 where a search warrant was served.  The ensuing investigation and search revealed approximately 100 pounds of processed marijuana,  1500 live Marijuana plants being cultivated, a stolen handgun was recovered, another handgun and a shotgun were also seized and indicia related to the sales and Cultivation of Marijuana,. The Marijuana plants being cultivated under the guise of Medical Marijuana.
There were several children present and exposed to the activities at the residences and the weapons were with in reach of the children.

The suspects were booked at the respective Tulare County Jail facilities on the  listed charges.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division (559) 713-2950.

Photos available through the Main Jail.

 
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Arrests Made on Narcotics Case
LOCATION:  1600 block of N. Goddard, Visalia          DATE:  06-20-11          TIME: 
CASE NUMBER:  12-70095         VICTIM:  State of CA          CITY:  Visalia

After an approximate two (2) week investigation into illegal narcotics trafficking in the Visalia area, investigators from the Sheriff’s Department’s Narcotics Division were lead to a residence in the 1600 Blk of N. Goddard where a search warrant was served.  The ensuing investigation and search revealed that the listed suspects were in possession of approximately 2.11 ounces of Methamphetamine, 1.25 ounces of Marijuana, indicia related to the sale of illegal narcotics, maintaining a residence for illicit narcotic sales, destruction of evidence, delaying an officer as well as child endangerment and a felon in possession of ammunition.

Richard Frausto Medina, age 29 of Visalia: 11377/ 11378/ 11379/ 11366 H&S 135 PC/ 273(a) PC/ 148 PC 30305 PC
Yvette Leyba, age 30 of Visalia: 11377/ 11378/ 11366 H&S 148 PC 273(a) PC

All suspects booked at their respective Tulare County Jail facilities on the listed charges.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division (559) 713-2950.

 
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WANTED FOR QUESTIONING
LOCATION:  1600 block of S. Crestview, Porterville          DATE:  06-11-12          TIME:  1219
CASE NUMBER:  12-07456         VICTIM:  N/A          CITY:  Porterville

On 6-11-12 at 1219 hrs, Deputies responded to a residential burglary in the 1600 block of S. Crestview in Porterville. 

The investigation revealed Jose Martinez and Dustin Sheldon committed a burglary at the residence.  They were confronted by a neighbor and fled in an older model red Jeep Cherokee.  The vehicle crashed just south of the scene, rolling over, but landed upright and resumed its flight.  The vehicle became disabled at Plano and H190, where Dustin Sheldon and Jose Martinez were seen with the vehicle.  Jose Martinez fled, but Dustin Sheldon was contacted and detained near the vehicle.  The ensuing investigation has also linked Jose Martinez and Dustin Sheldon to a burglary which occurred in the 20000 block of Rd 256 in the Strathmore area on 6-10-11.

Jose Martinez is currently wanted for questioning on several burglaries in county areas. Any one with information is encouraged to contact Det. Joe Rodriguez or Sgt. Jim Mckay at T.C.S.O. South County Property Crimes Office (559)782-9674.

24 hours (559) 733-6211
Toll Free (800) 808-0488

You may also send an anonymous tip to the Sheriff's TipNow Program.  You can send a voicemail, text or e-mail to (559) 725-4194  tcso@tipnow.com

Photo of Jose Martinez available  at: 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tularecountysheriff/7408870820/in/photostream                              

 
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245PC/422PC/148PC/2800.1CVC
LOCATION:  200 block of N Thompson Tipto          DATE:  06/19/12          TIME:  1745 hrs
CASE NUMBER:  12-7807          VICTIM:  Rodriguez, Martha          CITY:  Tipton

Narrative:

Suspect: Rodriguez, Andy 10/14/87

At the aforementioned mentioned time, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of North Thompson Street in Tipton regarding a subject who was threatening to kill his mother. Upon arrival they learned that the suspect had attempted to strike the victim in the head with a brick, but she was able to move out of the way, escaping injury. The suspect then fled the area in his vehicle. Utilizing support from the Sheriff's Air Unit, the suspect's vehicle was discovered near the town of Woodville. A traffic stop was initiated, however the suspect refused to stop leading deputies on a short pursuit. The suspect eventually abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot. Again the Sheriff's air patrol directed ground personnel to a location where the suspect was eventually apprehended by members of the Sheriff's K9 unit.

 
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Arrest made on narcotics case
LOCATION:  16800 Blk of Theresa, Farmersville          DATE:  06-19-12          TIME: 
CASE NUMBER:  12-60772         VICTIM:  Stae of CA          CITY:  Farmersville

Eufemio Gonzalez, age 45 of Shingletown, CA

After an approximate six (6) week investigation into illegal narcotics and cultivation of Marijuana trafficking in the unincorporated Farmersville/ Visalia area, investigators from the Sheriff’s Department’s STEP Team were lead to a residence in the 16800 Blk of Theresa where a search warrant was served.  The ensuing investigation and search revealed that Eufemio Gonzalez of Shingletown, Ca.  was in possession of approximately 200 pounds of unprocessed marijuana, 40 pounds of processed Marijuana ,8 ounces of concentrated Cannabis and indicia related to the sale and transportation of Marijuana,. There were 385 Marijuana plants being cultivated at the time all under the guise of Medical Marijuana.

Gonzalez was booked at the Tulare County Main Jail on the above listed charges.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division (559) 713-2950.

Photos available through the Main Jail.

 
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PC 594(b), Vandalism
LOCATION:  12400 block Avenue 416          DATE:  06-17-12          TIME:  0730
CASE NUMBER:  12-7701         VICTIM:  Benavidez, Consuelo          CITY: 

On 6/17/2012 at 0730 hours deputies responded to the 12400 block of Avenue 416 regarding a report of a vandalism following a dispute over property. The victim reported that Mario Delacruz, her ex-boyfriend, had smashed her vehicle with a block of concrete, shattering windows and causing body damage estimated at $1000.
Mario Delacruz was arrested at the scene and booked on charges for vandalism.

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

Taken into custody were:    Delacruz, Mario 27 yrs

 

 
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11377(a)-Possession of Methamphetamine
LOCATION:  26000 block of Ave 138          DATE:  06-16-12          TIME:  1815 Hrs
CASE NUMBER:  12-7687         VICTIM:  State of California          CITY:  Porterville

On 06-16-12 deputies contacted a female subject at a residence in the 26000 Block of Ave 138, Porterville during a felony warrant service. The female was contacted during the warrant service on another female and was found to be in possession of  Methamphetamine. Female was arrested HS 11377(a) Possession of Methamphetamine and booked at the Bob Wiley Detention Facility. 

 

Case under investigation by T.C.S.O. 

 

 

 
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11377(a)-Possession of Methamphetamine
LOCATION:  26000 block of Ave 138          DATE:  6-16-12          TIME:  1815 Hrs
CASE NUMBER:  12-7679         VICTIM:  State of California          CITY:  Porterville

On 06-16-12 deputies contacted a female subject at a residence in the 26000 Block of Ave 138, Porterville who was wanted on a Felony and Misdemeanor warrants. The female was located in the residence hiding. In addition to the Felony and Misdemeanor warrants, The female was also arrested for new charges of HS 11377(a) Possession of Methamphetamine and booked at the Bob Wiley Detention Facility. 

 

Case under investigation by T.C.S.O. 

 

 
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30305(A), 496(a) Felon in poss of ammunition and stolen property
LOCATION:  26000 block of Ave 138          DATE:  6-17-12          TIME:  0100 Hrs
CASE NUMBER:  12-7696         VICTIM:  State of California          CITY:  Porterville

On 06-17-12 deputies contacted a male subject at a residence in the 26000 Block of Ave 138, Porterville during a suspicious vehicle incident. The male subject in the vehicle was later determined to be a convicted felon who was in possession of approximately six boxes of ammunition. The male subject was also in possession of six EBT cards not belonging to him that had previously been deactivated and reported as lost or stolen. The male subject was arrested and booked at the Porterville Substation.  

 

Case under investigation by T.C.S.O. 

 

 
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187 PC-Homicide Suspect Arrested
LOCATION:  Road 144/Ave 424          DATE:  2006          TIME:  2200 Hrs
CASE NUMBER:  06-15928         VICTIM:  Aqulino Moreno          CITY:  Goshen

Suspect: Cruz Barajas 30 years old, resident of Orosi  

 

 

 

On 6/16/12 at approximately 2200 hours, Tulare County Sheriff Office Gang Suppression Unit conducted a traffic stop in the area of Rd 144 and Ave 424 in Orosi. Detectives subsequently contacted the driver Cruz Barajas who was wanted in connection to a 2006 murder of Aqulino Moreno. During the 2006 incident, the victim had been shot while attending a wedding in the 30700 Block of Rd 71 in Goshen. Cruz was arrested and booked at the Tulare County Main Jail on murder charges. 

 

 

 

The incident is still under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department.  Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Jose Torres from the Violent Crimes Unit at (559)733-6218.  

 

 

 
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597 PC- Animal Cruelty
LOCATION:  800 block of West Compton          DATE:  6-15-12          TIME:  2050 Hrs
CASE NUMBER:  12-7650         VICTIM:  Three yr old canine          CITY:  Pixley

On 6-15-12 at about 8:50 pm, deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to the 800 block of West Compton in Pixley for a report of a canine that had been shot with a firearm.  Through investigation, it was learned that a next door neighbor, identified as Edgar Mora (22 years) had become irritated with his neighbors three year old canine, at which time he shot it with a pellet gun causing injury to its neck.  Tulare County Animal Control also responded to the scene and took possession of the dog for transport to a veterinary clinic for treatment.  Mora was arrested without incident for cruelty to an animal and booked into the Sheriff’s Porterville substation.

 

 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.

 

 
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11377 HS
LOCATION:  Road 159/Azalea          DATE:  06-15-12          TIME:  1615 Hrs
CASE NUMBER:  12-80093         VICTIM:  State of California          CITY:  Ivanhoe

On 6-15-12 at about 4:15 pm, personnel from the Tulare County Sheriff Departments Gang Unit made an enforcement stop upon a vehicle for a moving violation at Road 159 and Azalea in Ivanhoe, Ca.  During the investigation, suspect Jaime Lopez (36 years) was found to be in possession of a small amount of purported methamphetamine.  Lopez was arrested without incident and booked into the Tulare County main jail.

 

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.

 

 

 
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11377 HS, 11364 HS, 11550 HS
LOCATION:  Chinowith/Goshen Ave          DATE:  6-14-12          TIME:  1330 Hrs
CASE NUMBER:  12-80092         VICTIM:  State of California          CITY:  Visalia

On 6-14-12 at about 1:30 pm, personnel from the Tulare County Sheriff Departments Gang Unit stopped a vehicle for a moving violation on Goshen Avenue near Chinowth and made contact with Kabarega Frazier (31 years).  Through investigation, Frazier was found to be in possession of a small amount of suspected methamphetamine, narcotic paraphernalia and also under the influence of a controlled substance.   Frazier was arrested and booked into the Tulare County main jail without incident.  

 

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.

 

 

 
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