Visalia Police Conduct Citywide Operation, Arrest Eight and Seize Firearms and Drugs
“Multiple Arrests and Seizures in Visalia Police Operation
This morning, the Visalia Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit, Special Enforcement Unit, Property Crimes Unit, Narcotics Unit, and Youth Services Unit carried out a targeted operation across the city. A total of eight individuals were arrested, and four firearms were seized during compliance checks at 29 locations. The following individuals were taken into custody on various charges, and significant evidence was recovered:
18-year-old David Casarez
* Charges:
* HS 11351 (Possession of Controlled Substance for Sale)
* PC 29800 (Felon in Possession of a Firearm)
* HS 11360 (Transportation of Marijuana)
* HS 11366 (Maintaining a Place for Drug Activity)
* PC 182(a) (Conspiracy)
* Evidence Seized:
* Handgun
* Cocaine packaged for sale
* Marijuana
20-year-old Juan Rivera
* Charges:
* HS 11350 (Possession of Controlled Substance)
* HS 11366 (Maintaining a Place for Drug Activity)
* PC 182(a) (Conspiracy)
18-year-old Luis Arredondo
* Charges:
* HS 11350 (Possession of Controlled Substance)
* HS 11366 (Maintaining a Place for Drug Activity)
* PC 182(a) (Conspiracy)
36-year-old Bobby Lee
* Charges:
* HS 11350 (Possession of Controlled Substance)
* PC 273A (Child Endangerment)
* PC 3056 (Violation of Parole)
* Evidence Seized:
* Controlled substance
27-year-old Daniel Flores
* Charges:
* PC 29800 (Felon in Possession of Firearm)
* PC 30305 (Felon in Possession of Ammunition)
* PC 3056 (Violation of Parole)
* Evidence Seized:
* Guns
* Ammunition
28-year-old Jimmy Briones III
* Charges:
* PC 29800(a) (Felon in Possession of Firearm)
* PC 30305(a) (Felon in Possession of Ammunition)
* PC 25850 (Carrying a Loaded Firearm in Public)
* PC 3056 (Violation of Parole)
* Evidence Seized:
* One loaded 9mm handgun with a high-capacity magazine
* Rifle ammunition
47-year-old Armando Arellano
* Charges:
* PC 25850(C)(6) (Carrying a Loaded Firearm in Public)
20-year-old Andrew Leyba
* Charges:
* HS 11351 (Possession of Controlled Substance for Sale)
* HS 11366 (Maintaining a Place for Drug Activity)
* PC 148 (Resisting Arrest)
* PC 135 (Destruction of Evidence)
* Evidence Seized:
* Cocaine packaged for sale
* Cash
* Packaging materials
The Visalia Police Department is dedicated to reducing crime and strengthening safety in our community. We will continue to conduct operations like this to address violence and ensure a safer environment for all residents.”
