Photo: confisctaed from the couple
Originally published as a Porterville Police Department Facebook post –
“On December 2, 2021 at approximately 9:17 A.M., Officers of the Porterville Police Department were in the 900 Block of West Morton Avenue when they contacted a wanted subject and Parolee, Reymond Tanguma, and his girlfriend, Sara Llamas, in a hotel room.
During a search of the room shared by Tanguma and Llamas, Officers discovered Tanguma was in possession of approximately ¼ pound of methamphetamine, a loaded firearm, and drug paraphernalia. Officers determined Tanguma was under the influence of a controlled substance and a previously-convicted felon.
During a subsequent search of Llamas’ vehicle, Officers discovered an additional ounce of methamphetamine, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia. Officers also determined Llamas was under the influence of a controlled substance and a previously-convicted felon.
Tanguma was arrested and later booked at the South County Detention Facility on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine for Sales; Possession of a Firearm while in Possession of Methamphetamine for Sales; Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance; Previously-Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm; and Previously-Convicted Felon in Possession of Ammunition.
Llamas was arrested and booked at the South County Detention Facility on charges of Previously-Convicted Felon in Possession of Ammunition; Possession of Methamphetamine for Sales; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; and Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance.”
