Wanted Flyer and photo of suspect are available by e-mailrequest to cdouglass@co.tulare.ca.us .

UPDATE:

A suspect has been identified as Rigoberto Hernandez, also known as Rigo Herrera, age 28 from Bakersfield. Detectives are attempting to locate the suspect. Information has been provided that the incident occurred regarding a domestic dispute between the suspect, the victim and a female adult. Official cause of death pending autopsy scheduled for Monday, June 14, 2010.

PRIOR RELEASE:

On the above date and time, Deputies responded to a call of a stabbing victim at the 300 block of East Marin in Earlimart.  Upon arrival subject was transported by ambulance to Delano Hospital.  At 1359 hrs he was pronounced deceased. 

Violent Crimes and Forensic Investigations Units have been called out to investigate the case.  Additional information will be relased as investigation continues.

Anyone with information please contact Det. Joe Torres or Sgt. Gary Hunt at (559) 735-1898 or (800) 808-0488. 

On today's date, after a two week investigation, detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff's Department Sheriffs Tactical Enforcement Personnel (S.T.E.P.) Unit. Eradicated 23,625 live marijuana plants from the Lewis Creek area near Lindsay. If allowed to grow to maturity the harvest would have been worth an estimated $94,500,000

 During the operation a camp site was located in the garden area with signs of having been recently occupied. One firearm was located within the grow site.  This case is under investigation  the Tulare County Sheriff's Dept. STEP unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Gabe Macias at (559)713-2990 or (800) 808-0488.

Mr. Anderson was seen at his home on 06/08/10 at approximately 1700hrs. Mr. Anderson left his home to an unknown location and has not been seen since. Mr. Anderson frequents Indian Casinos in the area. Mr. Anderson drives a 2007 Honda CRV, four doors, silver to grey in color. Mr. Anderson suffers from medical issues and is without his medication.

Anyone with information regarding Kenneth Anderson whereabout is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office (800)808-0488.

A flyer is available by e-mail request to cdouglass@co.tulare.ca.us .

On 6-8-10 at approximately 0500 hours, Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Gang Violence Suppression Unit and Agents from the Department of  Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms conducted a Narcotics Search Warrant at a residence in the City of Earlimart.  
 
Upon execution of the search warrant, quantities of Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Marijuana were located along with other items consistent with the sales and distribution of Narcotics.   A 17 year old male juvenile was taken into custody and charged with Possession of Narcotics for Sales and Distribution.  The juvenile was booked at the Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility, pending formal charges by the District Attorney’s office.

    
    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.

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office is actively seeking the suspect on this case.  If anyone has information regarding the location of this subject or information regarding the case please contact the Sheriff's Office immediately.

Suspect:  Jose Fedrico Ruiz Jr. , age 23 of Woodlake.  Also know to have lived in the areas of Visalia and Orosi.  The suspect has a mole on his face under his right eye and a tattoo on his right forarm with the letters OGS.  The suspect is wanted for homicide.

On 6-5-10, 1934 hours, deputies were dispatched to a gun shot victim at a convienience store in the 15600 block of Ave 384, Seville.  Upon arrival the deputies found the victim unconsious and suffering from apparent gun shot wounds.  He died at the scene.  An autopsy will be performed by the Coroner's Unit.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit and Gang Unit were called in to investigate.  It was discoverd the suspect saw the victim at the store.  The suspect shot at the victim and left the scene on foot.  The incident occurred outside.  Surveillance video is being reviewed.  The incident appears to be gang related at this time.  Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Det. Joe Torres or Sgt. Gary Hunt at the Tulare County Sheriff's Department, Violent Cimes Unit at (559) 733-6211 or (800)808-0488.

Photos of the suspect will be evailable upon request by e-mail to cdouglass@co.tulare.ca.us

On 6-7-2010 at 0939 hours, Tulare County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding a possible home nvasion.  Upon arrival deputies were advised at approximately 0845hours, three hispanic male adults entered an occupied residence displaying firearms and demanding money.  The victim was detained in one area of the house while two suspects searched through the rest of the residence.  The victim was retrained and the suspects left the residence.  Detectives from the North County and Forensic Investigations Units were called in to investigate the incident.  An inventory of the home is still being conducted to determine property loss.  The victim did not sustain any notible injuries other than a small abrasion to the wrist from the restraint. 

The three suspects were described as hispanic, male adults approximately 21 years of age.  A vehicle was described as a white, 1990's model  Honda Accord or Nissan.

Anyone with information regarding the case should please call Det. Marks or Sgt. Moore at (559) 735-1877 or (800) 808-0488.

This case is still under investigation.

On Saturday, 06/05/2010, 1934 hours, Deputies were dispatched to a gun shot wound victim at a convenience store in the 15600 block of Ave 384 in the town of Seville. Upon arrival, deputies found the victim, listed above, unconscious and suffering from gun shot wounds. He died at the scene.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit and Gang Unit arrived to investigate. During the investigation, it was discovered that the suspect saw the victim at the store. The suspect fired at the victim and left the scene on foot. The incident appears to be gang related at this time. Anyone with information about this case is should contact Detective Joe Torres or Sgt. Gary Hunt at the Tulare County Sheriff's Department Violent Crimes Unit at (559)733-6211. The case remains under investigation.

On 06/05/10 the Tulare County Sheriff's Department's SAFE Team along with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilityation Visalia Parole Office conducted a sex registrant compliance detail for registered sex offenders in the unincorporated communities (areas) of Southeast Tulare County around Porterville.  The detail focused on registered sex offenders from the Megan's Law web site.  Parole and probation contacts were also conducted.  During this detail 53 registered offenders were identified.  Of these 53 Offenders, One (1) of them was found to be possibly out of compliance and this case is being investigated and prepared for forwarding to the Tulare County District Attorney's Office.  One (1) subject was arrested for a violation of his parole requirements and was booked at the Porterville substation. 

Arrested: Johnathon Preston 24 years old, Porterville, CA.

The investigations are ongoing and continuing and anybody with information is encouraged to contact Detectives of the Tulare County Sheriff's Department's SAFE Team at (559)735-1970.

The Tulare County Sheriff's Departments SAFE Team is funded by a state grant from the California Emergency Management Agency. 

05-04-10/2130 Hours: Deputies responded to Possible gun shots traffic in the Strathmore area. While en route deputies were advised one subject was struck by gun fire and was being transported to the Hospital by private vehicle. The victim was treated at the Hospital for non life threatening injuries.

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)

.

Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff's Department South End Investigation Unit responded to A112 in Pixley regarding a burglary.  The investigation revealed unknown suspects broke into a vehicle and stole jewelry totaling over $21,000.

The case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff's Department South End Investigation Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Det. Nathan Polk with the South End Investigation Unit at (559)757-3527.

On 6-3-10 The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department continued searching for the missing boater at Kaweah Lake.   Search efforts included the use of two scent canines that were provided by the State Office of Emergency Services based out of San Diego, CA. 

The US Army Core of Engineers who has continuously helped provide their underwater SEABOT, which is a submersible unit with video and sonar capabilities.  The SEABOT has been used for several days.   In addition, The Tulare County Boat Patrol Unit assisted as vessels scouted the lake.     

Members of the Sheriff’s Department Dive Team searched multiple locations and made specific dives in various areas of the lake.  But, so far all efforts to locate the victim have been unsuccessful.  The Sheriff’s Department will resume the search operation tomorrow. 

On Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at approximately 1115 hours, Mrs. Victoria Porter, Charter Alternatives Academy Principal, notified the School Resource Officer of several students that had been slashed multiple times with a small edged weapon.  The student assailant managed to assault, causing superficial lacerations to their arms, to three (3) student victims during the course of one (1) hour prior to victims notifying school officials.   The three (3) victim students were treated on scene by EMT personnel and released to parents.  The suspect juvenile was arrested, transported and booked into the Tulare County Juvenile Hall charged with three (3) counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

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

Detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit conducted routine patrol in the Orosi & Cutler area. Detectives made several contacts and arrested 6 subjects for various Penal and Vehicle Code violations, Towed 2 vehicles, issued 3 citations and seized one illegal weapon.

All subjects arrested were transported and booked into the Tulare County Main Jail in Visalia.

On 05/30/2010 at approx. 1845 hrs. Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, Visalia Patrol Division as well as Lake Patrol officers from the Department of Parks Boating Safety unit responded to a reported boating accident on Lake Kaweah, Greasy Cove area.

The ensuing investigation revealed that a collision occurred between two vessels and as a result of the collision an occupant of one of the vessels is missing.

The investigation is continuing as to the cause of the collision and no other information is being released at this time.

A search and rescue effort is under way to locate the missing boater.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Detective Maria Garcia or Sgt. Steve Kennedy at (800) 808-0488 or (559) 735-1898