Law enforcement makes safety presentations for Tule Reservation after-school program
By SARAH DE CRESCENZO
Fire trucks, a K-9 unit and an ambulance roared into the Tule Reservation Indian Study Center on Thursday morning. No — no one had been hurt; all 90 kids were safe. It was the Center’s annual fire safety training in expectation of the July... Full story
A few years ago Porterville resident Gerry Quinn’s dog “Lady” jumped the backyard fence after hearing Independence Day fireworks. Quinn, 65, found 55 pound “Lady.”
Now it is Independence day again. This year Quinn has other... Full story
Local citizens see July 4 as a historically meaningful holiday
By SARAH DE CRESCENZO
While many think of firework displays and neighbors barbecuing on the long July 4 holiday weekend, the historical reasons Americans are celebrating are sometimes lost in the enjoyable time spent with friends, good food and festivities.
July 4 was originally... Full story
CAMP NELSON — An unknown suspect, or suspects, allegedly entered a Camp Nelson cabin Thursday and removed a television valued at $400.
The confidential victim reportedly told deputies, who responded to a burglary report at 4:23 p.m. that their... Full story
TIPTON — A confidential victim, 18, was reportedly forcibly disrobed and raped by an unknown Hispanic suspect on Thursday.
Deputies responded at 10:34 p.m. in response to a report of a rape in the Delano area. The suspect remains at large.
Contact... Full story
SPRINGVILLE — Springville man Christopher Brock, 32, contacted deputies at 9:18 a.m. on Thursday to report a vehicle burglary.
Brock told deputies that an unknown suspect broke his car window in the area of the 35200 block of Pine Drive and... Full story
LINDSAY — Lindsay man Jose Sanchez Lukin, 54, allegedly made threats of death or great bodily injury Thursday toward victim Fermin Campus Arizpe, 42, also of Lindsay.
Tulare county deputies responded to a call concerning a report of criminal... Full story
LINDSAY — Deputies discovered a deceased man at 8:22 a.m. on Thursday with no visible signs of trauma.
Authorities reportedly found the body in the area of Road 222 and Avenue 206. Because no clear signs pointed to the cause of death, the case... Full story
WOODVILLE — A man was arrested on Thursday after allegedly firing a stolen shotgun.
The shotgun was illegally altered, authorities report.
Deputies responding to a disturbance call at 10:30 p.m. in the area of the 16000 block of Road 168 were... Full story
The July 4 holiday weekend is a wonderful time to relax with family and friends, but keeping safety in mind can help ensure that celebrations remain nothing but fun and games for all involved.Law enforcement officers want to make sure that revelers make... Full story