Visalia Police Dept.

The Visalia Police Department is committed to service, safety, crime prevention, and enhancing public trust through professionalism and leadership.

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On 10/19/2022 at approximately 8:50 p.m., the Visalia Police Department responded to a Vehicle vs. Pedestrian traffic collision at Mooney/Tulare. https://t.co/XN8NuEDFSz

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Join us for our Pink Patch Project Kick-Off Event on Saturday, October 1, at the Sequoia Regional Cancer Center, 4945 W. Cypress, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pink Patches are available for purchase for $10 each.
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On 8-11-22 at 11:45 am, officers located Eli Perkins (28) in the City of Visalia. S- Perkins had two outstanding no bail warrants for his arrest. Perkins was in possession of an AK style rifle, high cap. magazine, and a quarter pound of Fentanyl.
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On 8/7/22 at 0134 hrs. Officers were dispatched to the Arco in the 600 blk. S. Lovers Ln. for a report of shots fired. Officers later located a deceased male in a nearby neighborhood. Contact Detective Max Navo, 713-4738, with any information.
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On 7-31-22 at 5:55 am officers were dispatched to Recreation Park regarding a victim with multiple gunshot wounds. (V) was transported to the hospital and is listed in stable condition.
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On July 16, 2022, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was shortened to 9-8-8.
If you are suffering a mental health crisis, please call or text 9-8-8 to speak to a trained mental health professional.
They are available 24/7 and it is free and confidential.
#988Can’tWait

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On 7-15-22 at 12:29 p.m. officers responded to a parental abduction in the 3100 blk of S. Court. Responding Detectives located the suspect and juvenile. (S) Juan Carlos Diaz-Zama, 28, abandoned the child and was caught and arrested after a short foot chase.https://t.co/e7JcTJDY7u

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On 7-6-22 at 0030 hrs. officers were dispatched to the 800 blk. of S. Watson for a report of a burglary in progress. Officers were successful in getting the suspect to surrender. Nathaniel Miranda, 26, was booked for suspicion of residential burglary. https://t.co/IosOXGMX5c

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****UPDATE****
The fire has been put out, all roads are now open. The Visalia Fire Department is remaining on scene for the investigation. Thank you for your cooperation!

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The Visalia Fire Department and Police Department are currently on scene of a fire in the area of Ben Maddox Way between Houston Avenue and St. Johns Parkway. The roads are closed. We ask the public to please stay out of the area.

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On 6-17-22 at 4:21 a.m. officers were dispatched to the 2100 blk. of N. Court for shots fired. Steven Palomino, 50, was arrested for negligent discharge of a firearm in his residence. https://t.co/wWGyP9Dbrw

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On 6-14-22 at 3:35 a.m. a VPD officer attempted a traffic stop and the driver Esteve Juarez (37), failed to yield. He drove to a residence in the 2700 blk of S. Tracy where he was taken into custody. Officers located two handguns and a stolen rifle.
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On 6-10-22 at 10:18 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious death in the area of Ave.288/ Rd. 68. As a result of the investigation, Detectives arrested Thomas Vanes (41) on suspicion of homicide.
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On 6/7/22 at 5:43 p.m. officers responded to a vehicle burglary in the 300 blk. S. Dollner. Officers followed leads and arrested Johnathon Vermeer (20). He was in possession of items stolen in multiple vehicle burglaries.
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On 6/6/22 at 11:40 p.m. officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon in the 100 block of W. Main. Robert Martinez (32), produced a knife and attempted to assault another male. Martinez was subdued by patrons and arrested by V.P.D.https://t.co/szkeayT0Au

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On 6-2-22 at 4:15 p.m. officers responded to a residence in the 1700 blk. of N. Oak Park and located evidence of marijuana cultivation. Narcotics Detectives responded and located a large grow inside the residence and a stolen firearm.
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***UPDATE***
Mr. Golden was located out of the area and safely returned to his family. Thank you to everyone that shared our post and helped locate Mr. Golden.

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We are asking for your help in locating a Missing/Endangered elderly adult. Joseph "Bob" Golden, 87, left his residence in a white Toyota Prius w/ CA license plate 7MUW780. If located please contact V.P.D. or your local law enforcement agency. https://t.co/m3f0sFW6rK

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On 5-22-22 at 5:57 p.m. officers were dispatched to investigate a shooting that occurred in the 500 blk. of N. Velie. The victim had non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital. https://t.co/3VdCx8axST

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On 5-16-22 at approx. 5:00 p.m. officers were sent to Mooney/Whitendale for an attempted kidnapping. Officers located and arrested the (S) on unrelated charges, but we need your help locating the original caller and victim. Please see the link below.
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