Four Arrested on Suspicion of Illegal Narcotics Sales in Tulare
Originally published 3-24-23 via Facebook
by the Tulare Police Department:
“Over the course of the last month members of the Tulare Police Department’s Crimes Specifics Unit, received information that illegal narcotics were being sold from 2 separate addresses in the 1500 block of E Birch.
On 3-23-23, a vehicle was seen leaving one of these addresses. A stop was conducted which resulted in the recovery of 2 firearms and over 150 fentanyl pills. One of these firearms was a “ghost gun” with no identifying information. The firearm was converted to a fully automatic handgun. Arrested were 34 year old Jose Delgado from Pixley and 31 year old Amanda Martinez of Tulare.
On 3-24-23, the Crimes Specifics Unit, with the assistance of Tulare PD SWAT and other TPD department members, served search warrants at both addresses.
As a result, narcotics (fentanyl and methamphetamine) were recovered from both addresses. In addition, two sawed off shotguns, and pharmaceuticals were located. Evidence indicating subjects are involved in the manufacturing of fictitious checks and fictitious gift cards. Items located included card readers, laptops, skimmers, printers and a large box of blank Visa and Mastercard gift cards.
Arrested were the following:
- 54 year old Martin Martinez
- 45 year old Robert Chapman
- 34 year old Aaron Carpenter
- 20 year old Anthony Welch
It should be noted that during the execution of these search warrants, the two subjects that were arrested the day prior during the traffic stop, were contacted again and found to be out on bail.”
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