On Thursday, April 12th 2012 at approximately 1555 hours, Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling northbound on Mooney Blvd., north of Ave. 264, regarding traffic violations.


During the traffic stop, Deputies discovered approximately 28 grams of methamphetamine in the vehicle and packaging material. Both the driver and passenger, Alejandra Calderon (33) and Manuel Ybarra (43), were arrested at the scene for transportation of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for sales. Both suspects were on active parole and parole holds were placed on the two suspects.


This case is still under investigation.  

Cont. Suspects:
Eads, Teresa                Age: 42 yrs.
Craig, Wiley Dean       Age: 48 yrs.
Jimenez, Jonathon       Age: 18

Narrative:
On 04-12-12 the Tulare County Inter Agency Narcotic Enforcement Team, consisting of personnel from Lindsay P.D., Exeter P.D., Farmersville P.D. and the Tulare County Sheriff's Department concluded a month long narcotic investigation by serving a narcotic search warrant in the 4700 block of West Crowley Court in the city of Visalia. Detectives secured the residence and detained five adults. Detectives searched the property and located approximately 3 ounces of methamphetamine, packaging material, digital hand scales, a small amount of processed marijuana and a stolen motorcycle that was located in the garage. A sophisticated camera system was located on the front two corners of the residence with the viewing monitor located in the master bedroom. All five suspects were arrested on the following charges:

Suspect Ford, Jeffrey was arrested, transported and booked into the Tulare County Main Jail Facility for the following charges:
11377 H&S     Possession of a controlled substance
11378 H&S     Possession of a controlled substance for sales
11366 H&S     Maintaining a location for sales/use of narcotics
11550 H&S     Under the influence of a controlled substance.

Suspect Eads, Teresa was arrested, transported and booked into the Tulare County Bob Wiley Detention Facility for the following charges:
11378 H&S      Possession of a controlled substance for sales.
182 P.C.           conspiracy to commit a felony
11550 H&S      Under the influence of a controlled substance.

Suspect Laski, Jim was arrested, transported and booked into the Tulare County Main Jail Facility for the following charges: 

11550 H&S        Under the influence of a controlled substance.
11377 H&S        Possession of a controlled substance.
135 P.C.             Destruction of evidence.

Suspect Craig, Wiley Dean was arrested, transported and booked into the Tulare County Main Jail Facility for the following charges: 
11550 H&S        Under the influence of a controlled substance.
10851 VC           Possession of a stolen vehicle.

Suspect Jimenez, Jonathon was arrested, transported and booked into the Tulare County Main Jail Facility for the following charges: 

11550 H&S        Under the influence of a controlled substance.


 
This case is still under investigation.



Case Agent: Det. Mark Frick        Supervisor: Sgt. John Gonzalez

Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Dept. Porterville substation were dispatched to a report  of  a subject bleeding in the area of Yates and Main Street, Porterville.  Upon arrival a male adult was located who had sustained injuries to his head.  The male was transported to Sierra View Hospital for treatment of the non life threatening injuries.  The male was able to identify who had attacked him.  Detectives from the South End Investigative Unit of the Sheriff’s Dept. assisted and a subject identified by the male was arrested at a nearby residence.  This subject was booked into the Porterville Substation on charges of assault with a deadly weapon. Anyone with additional information to this assault is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Dept. at 559-733-6218. 


(Suspect)
Carlos Sanchez 29 yrs


The case is under investigation by TCSO

Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Dept. Porterville substation and South End Investigation Unit Detectives were attempting to locate a suspect in regards to an assault with a deadly weapon.  Contact was being attempted at a residence on the east side of Porterville when subjects fled after seeing the uniformed deputies.  The subjects fleeing matched those of the suspect in question and the deputies gave chase. One of the subjects was able to elude the deputies, but one was arrested a short distance away.  This subject was found to be in possession of narcotics and had additional warrants for his arrest.  This subject was booked into the Porterville Substation for the possession of the narcotics, resisting arrest, and the additional warrants.  

(Suspect)
Michael Espinoza 30 yrs


The case is under investigation by TCSO

Victim 1: undisclosed male (19 years) 12500 block of Walnut Orosi, Ca.
Victim 2: undisclosed male (35 years) 12500 block of Walnut Orosi, Ca.
Suspect: Sergio Zavala (29 years) 12500 block of Albert Orosi, Ca.

On 4-07-12 at about 11:29 pm, two undisclosed male victims were at a party in the 12500 block of Walnut Orosi, Ca.  The victims, ages 19 and 35 were contacted by a group of subjects who wanted to attend the party, but they were refused entry.  A little later, the victims left the party on foot and were contacted by a larger group of subjects.  The victims were then assaulted by several of the subjects and ultimately stabbed.  The victims were able to flee to a safe area to report the crime.  The victims were treated and released with non life threatening injuries from a local hospital.

On 4-08-12 at about 1:00 pm, a victim observed one of the suspects in the area of Golden Valley Elementary, at which time he was detained by patrol.  Suspect Sergio Zavala (29 years) was arrested in connection to the crime for assault and booked without incident into the Tulare County Main Jail with bail set at $30,000.00.

The case remains under investigation.

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.
 

Deputies were dispatched to a possible fight in progress in the area of Road 127 and Ella Avenue in Orosi. Deputies responded and did not locate any subjects fighting, however, they were flagged down by citizens who reported a black Ford Mustang had driven Southbound on Road 127, and struck a parked vehicle, causing damage.  The suspects license plate was obtained by witnesses and from evidence at the scene.
At the same time, a motorist in the area, advised she and a male driver were driving in the area of Road 128 and Miller, when a black Mustang drove up along side them and almost struck their vehicle. A subject in the Mustang was reported to have brandished a pistol at the subjects.
Deputies responded to an address in Orosi, where the Mustang was possibly registered to. The Mustang was located at the residence, and the 19 year old suspect was also contacted at the scene. Investigation revealed  the suspect was the owner of the vehicle. A consent search was performed on the Mustang, which revealed  a loaded 9 mm handgun inside the vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. CHP responded for the traffic accident and hit and run portion of the case.

On 04-04-2012, a truck driver was in the bathroom at the Akal Truck Stop when he was approached by a male subject, later identified as David Danny Hernandez 26 y/o of Earlimart.  Hernandez brandished a knife and demanded the victims wallet.  The victim handed over the wallet and Hernandez ran from the area.

On 04-05-2012, a male victim encountered Hernandez in the Pixley area.  The male victim agreed to give Hernandez a ride to the Earlimart area.  While in route to Earlimart, Hernandez brandished a knife and took the victims car.

Hernandez is suspected of other Armed Robberies and Car Jacking in the Porterville, Delano, and Kern County area.

Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department conducted a 2 day investigation which led to the identity and location of Hernandez.  Combined efforts of Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department’s North and South County Investigations Unit, North and South County Gang Unit, and the Narc Unit converged on a residence on Locust Street, Porterville. Hernandez was located and captured without incident.  Hernandez was later booked into the Porterville Sub Station Jail.




This case is under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department.  Anyone with information should contact Detective Paul Gezzer at 559-733-6218.

S1. Raul Madrid,  54 yoa, Out of Sultana                 
S2. Gabino Sanchez Chavez, 18 yoa, Out of Orosi Ca.
S3. Mario Rodriguez Silva, 21 yoa, Out of Rialto Ca.

On the above date and time detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office S.T.E.P. Unit responded to the 42700 block of Rd. 104 for compliance check on reported marijuana grow. Local neighbors had called in to report that large plywood fences were being put up at the location and they feared subjects would be growing marijuana inside the enclosure potentially bringing violence into the area.

Upon arrival detectives observed subjects working inside the structure, when the subjects observed the marked Sheriff Patrol units several fled into the surrounding orange grove.  Subsequent investigation found that the large property contained three separate fenced enclosures being rented out, each had their own medical marijuana recommends posted inside; however the sites shared a common watering system. It was found that each enclosure had more than the allowed number of plants covered on the medical recommends present. A total of (1626) growing marijuana plants were counted within all three enclosures, medical recommends present only allowed for (457) plants. Upon questioning the above listed suspects it was determined that even (457) plants were excessive for their stated medical needs. It should be noted that the commonly accepted yield for an outdoor marijuana plant for court purposes is one pound per mature plant, however suspects themselves often brag about getting 3 to 5 pounds of bud per plant. If each plant yielded one pound the street value of the marijuana produced would be approx. $4,000 per pound, more when shipped out of state.

It should be noted that it has become common for Drug Trafficking Organizations to hide behind California’s poorly written medical marijuana laws which do not limit the number of plants a person can have or have a central register of who is growing marijuana at what locations. Large Drug Trafficking Organizations set-up these “Plywood Grows” on farmland around the valley. They make multiple copies of marijuana recommends and scatter them around many grow sites where an officer investigating has no mechanism to check if the recommend might be posted in other areas.

Due to the excessive amount of marijuana present all plants were eradicated and the above suspects arrested. They were transported and booked without incident at the Tulare County Jail.

The property owners who were renting out the space were also contacted and advised the Federal Government is starting a program to advise the owners of the property where marijuana is being grown that allowing marijuana cultivation is a Federal Felony, if the owner knowingly allows marijuana growing by a renter or grows marijuana themselves, their property can be seized by the Federal Government. California’s medical marijuana laws are no defense in Federal Courts and this notification by local law enforcement serves to eliminate the “Innocent Owner” defense for Federal Cases.

This case is still under investigation by the TCSO STEP Unit.

Narrative:

On 4/5/12, 1905 hour, Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 3300 block of N. Anderson regarding a subject trying to steal a vehicle. The Suspect was observed by the victims as only wearing a T-shirt and nude from the waist down. The Suspect fled the area on foot when confronted by the victims. While fleeing the scene the suspect jumped on top of another vehicle causing approximately $2000.00 in damage to the roof and body of the vehicle. The suspect fled once again and was quickly detained by other assisting officers. While the suspect was being transported to the Main Jail he became combative. The Deputy transporting the suspect attempted to gain control of him but as a result the Deputy injured his hand. The suspect was subdued and subsequently booked at the Tulare County Main Jail without further incident. The Deputy received medical attention at Kaweah Delta Hospital for his injured hand and was later released. The Suspect was booked on the charges of attempted auto theft, felony vandalism, indecent exposure, Felony resisting arrest and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

On 3-20-12, in the area of east Porterville, several residential burglaries were reported. The burglaries were all during the daytime, with similar entry points and during each, only jewelry and small items were taken. No suspects were immediately identified.
            During an unrelated traffic stop by Lindsay Police, three subjects were contacted and found with property matching the stolen items from the Tulare County burglaries, as well as one in the City of Lindsay.
            Sheriff’s Detectives with the South County Investigations Unit later arrived on scene and assisted with the investigation.  The 3 suspect’s were later booked into the Tulare County Main Jail for the above listed charges.
         

SUSPECTS:

Freddie Ariel Perez 21 yo
Juan Antonio Gonzalez 21 yo
Heriberto Nunez 19 yo

 

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

Suspect Tonette White of Reedley was arrested by the Tulare County Sheriff's Department Investigations Unit after Collections Clerks at the Tulare County Superior Court reported the suspect had called the courthouse identified herself and threaten staff. The suspect then stated  she was going to blow up the courthouse, and set fire to the employees, because she was angry over fines she was required to pay. During the course of the investigation the suspect was arrested in the Reedley area without incident. The suspect was booked at the Tulare County Bob Wiley Detention Facility for felony criminal threats, and is being held in lieu of $50,000.00 bail.

This case is currently under investigation anyone with information is encouraged to call the Tulare County Sheriff's Department Detective Katherine Garcia at 559-735-1970 or 559-733-6218

NEWS ITEM  ***UPDATE***
Case Number: 12-3434
Crime: 664-187 PC, 245 PC, 186.22 PC

Area Occurred: 8700 block of Elkway St. Elk Grove, Ca.
Date and Time Occurred: 3-23-12/1800 hours
Victim 1 – undisclosed male 18 years
Victim 2 – undisclosed male juvenile 17 years
 
On Friday, 3-23-12, detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff Departments North End Gang Violence Suppression Unit, along with members from the Elk Grove Police Department and the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department responded to the 8700 block of Elkway Street in Elk Grove Ca., and served a search warrant and arrest warrant for a suspect wanted in connection to the attempt homicide in Goshen on 3-16-12.

During the investigation in Elk Grove, detectives arrested Goshen resident, Andrew Analla (18 years) for attempted homicide, assault with a deadly weapon and criminal street gang activity.  He was later booked into the Tulare County Main Jail with bail set at $500,000.00.

The case remains under investigation by the gang unit and future arrests are anticipated.

Prior Release:
On Friday, March 16 at approximately 1451 hours, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office received a call of an assault that had just occurred in the area of Camp and Avenue 305 in Goshen.  Deputies were dispatched to the scene.  While in route a second call was received advising of the incident and the victims were being transported by private vehicle.

Deputies were flagged down on Highway 198 near Plaza Drive by the driver for the victims who were heading eastbound on 198.  Visalia Police and Fire also responded to assist.
The victims were transported to a local area hospital for treatment.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes and Forensic Investigations Units were called out to investigate the case.

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 ***UPDATE***
Case Number: 12-2682
Crime: 664-187 PC, 245 PC, 211 PC, 186.22 PC

Area Occurred: 8700 block of Elkway St. Elk Grove, Ca.
Date and Time Occurred: 3-23-12/1800 hours
Victim: undisclosed male (28 years)
 
On Friday, 3-23-12, detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff Departments North End Gang Violence Suppression Unit, along with members from the Elk Grove Police Department and the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department responded to the 8700 block of Elkway Street in Elk Grove, Ca. and served an arrest warrant for a juvenile suspect wanted in connection to the attempt homicide in Goshen on 2-29-12.

During the investigation in Elk Grove, detectives arrested a male juvenile (17 years) who was from Goshen for attempted homicide.  He was later booked into the Tulare County Juvenile Justice Center with bail set at $500,000.00.

The case remains under investigation by the gang unit.
 
Prior Release:
On 2-29-12 at about 2:46 pm, deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to the 30700 block of Rd. 70 for a subject who was assaulted by several suspects and stabbed in the area of Camp Drive and Ave. 308 Goshen, Ca.
Personnel from the departments Gang Violence Suppression Unit assumed the investigation with assistance from the Violent Crimes Unit and Patrol Division.  Several search warrants were served for residences in the 30600 block of Ivy Rd, 30800 block of Rd. 72 and 30600 block of Rd. 71 all in Goshen, Ca.
During the service of the warrants, suspect Juan Reyes (22 years) was located at a residence in the 30800 block of Rd. 72 and later arrested for attempt homicide, assault with a deadly weapon and criminal street gang activity.  A (16 year old) male juvenile suspect was located at a residence in the 30600 block of Ivy Rd and also arrested for attempt homicide, assault with a deadly weapon and criminal street gang activity.  Suspect Albert Romo (21 years) was contacted in the 30600 block of Ivy Rd and assaulted a deputy sheriff at the scene.  Romo was subsequently arrested for battery upon a peace officer with an accompanying parole hold.
Reyes was later booked into the Main Jail with bail set at 500,000.00.  Romo was also booked into the Main Jail with no bail, and the juvenile was booked into the Juvenile Justice Center with no bail.
The case remains under investigation and additional arrests are anticipated. 
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.

On Saturday, 3-24-12 at about 6:04 p.m. an undisclosed adult male was standing outside in the 12900 block of Sierra St. Cutler attending a family function when two suspects approached him.  The suspects then assaulted the victim with an unknown type of object and left the scene by vehicle.  The victim sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

The victim was treated for his injuries and later booked into the Main Jail for an outstanding felony warrant.  The sheriff department’s gang violence suppression unit has assumed the investigation, and future arrests are anticipated.
 
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.

UPDATE: (03-30-12)
An Autopsy has been conducted and additional testing an results are pending.The decedent is a male with the age range of late teens to early thirties.

The investigation is now classified as a homicide and there were obvious signs of trauma.  Cause of death and identification is pending.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 800-808-0488.

You may also send your tips anonymously through the Sheriff’s TipNow Program.  Send your text or voicemail to 559-725-4194 or email tcso@tipnow.com.

UPDATE:
The autopsy is scheduled for the morining of 03-30-2012.  Additional information will be posted upon completion.

PRIOR RELASE:
On Thursday, March 29, 2012 at approximately 0824 hours, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a fire in an abandoned shop in 24500 block of Ave 184.


Fire and Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the scene.  Upon arrival, burned human remains were located and a suspicious death investigation was started.  Detectives from the Violent Crimes and Forensic Investigations Unit are working on the case.


Cause of death, identity and gender will not be available until an autopsy has been completed.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 800-808-0488.


You may also send your tips anonymously through the Sheriff’s TipNow Program.  Send your text or voicemail to 559-725-4194 or email tcso@tipnow.com.