Visalia Police Arrest Three, Seize Ghost Gun and Drugs in Search Warrant Operation
VISALIA, CA — This morning at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Visalia Police Department’s Narcotics and Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), in coordination with the Tulare County Agencies Regional Gun Enforcement Team (TARGET), carried out a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of NW 4th Street in Visalia.
During the operation, officers discovered a privately manufactured short-barreled rifle, commonly known as a “ghost gun,” along with high-capacity magazines. Authorities identified 21-year-old Andrew Remigio as being in possession of the firearm. Additionally, 25-year-old Abel Remigio was found with a quantity of marijuana intended for distribution while a young child was present in the home.
Following the investigation, Andrew Remigo was taken into custody on charges of possessing an assault weapon, an undetectable firearm, and criminal storage of a firearm. Abel Remigo was arrested for child endangerment and drug-related offenses. Also arrested was 26-year-old Caressa Castro, who faces child endangerment charges. Records show that all 3 suspects have multiple prior arrests.
The Visalia Police Department remains committed to addressing illegal firearm possession and narcotics-related activity through ongoing collaboration with regional law enforcement partners.
