Shotgun, nunchucks found in Pixley home

Two men were arrested Thursday evening after they were found to be under the influence of a controlled substance, authorities report.

The arrest followed a report of a gunshot heard in the area of the 600 block of East Compton Avenue. At 7:08 p.m., Tulare County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area. They contacted Charles Stapleton, 42 and Paul Ojeda, 36, at Stapleton’s residence.

The deputies determined that both men were under the influence of a controlled substance.

In addition, Ojeda had an active arrest warrant, was on parole and possessed ammunition.

The deputies searched Stapleton’s residence and reportedly found a shotgun and a pair of nunchucks.

Both men were booked into the Tulare County Main Jail.

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