Posts From Maria Medina
Woman Arrested for Smuggling Drugs into Jail
Photo: Tammy Gomes and Raymond Durham The fight to keep drugs from coming into detention facilities nets another arrest. 54-year old Tammy Gomes was apprehended on February 15th. She is
Two Men Arrested for Armed Robbery Spree in Porterville
Photo: Edgar Emigdio and Luis Nunez The morning of February 15th, during a walk with his child on Date Avenue and Plano Street in Porterville, a man was approached by
Man Accused and Arrested for Molestation
Photo: Lucas Pete Mitchell A Strathmore man has been arrested and charged for the molestation of a 14-year old boy. The investigation was the collaborate effort of the Tulare County
Man Attempts to Dump Evidence as Police Search Home
Photo: what law enforcement confiscated The Tulare Area Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team completed a search on February 7th at a Visalia residence located on the 100 block of Northeast
Four Men Arrested During Undercover Human Trafficking Operation
Photo: Rodrigo Baez Solis and Joan Ramos “Operation Second Chance” took place on February 9th as part of Tulare County Sheriff’s Office continued fight against human trafficking. The operation was
Banker Gives Herself a $114,000 Raise
Photo: Jennifer Silva 35-year old Jennifer Silva of Porterville turned herself in to authorities on February 4th. She was wanted for embezzling $114,000 from her employer, Bank of the Sierra.
Crop Duster Hit by Bullet While In Flight
Photo: Roy Vander Velde It was Saturday February 2nd, when a Crop Duster owned by Ag Aviation Spraying Business caught a bullet while in the air. They called Tulare County
Inyo’s Major Investigations and Narcotic Taskforce Round Off January with Multiple Arrests
The first arrest was of Cody Brown on the morning of January 30th. The 33-year old Big Pine resident was wanted on a no-bail felony warrant. When Brown was approached in
Students Report Boy Who Said He Was Bringing AR-15 to School
Photo: Tipton Elementary TIPTON,CA – Words matter, and always have. However, these days, the words one speaks can lead to jail time. A group of Tipton Elementary School students utilized
Two Women Arrested for Attempting to Mail Drugs into Detention Facility
Photo: Arlene Villa It is common knowledge that incoming mail at correctional facilities is searched for contraband but people continue to attempt to beat the system. Two women found themselves
