Tulare Times

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, a multi-agency gang enforcement operation coordinated by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office TAGNET resulted in a significant crackdown on criminal activities in Tulare, Tipton, Pixley, and Earlimart. The collaborative effort involved various law enforcement agencies including TCSO Deputies, Visalia Police, Tulare Police, Porterville Police, Woodlake Police, Lindsay Police, the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office, the Tulare County Probation Office, and the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Parole.

As a result of the operation, 38 individuals were arrested, and law enforcement officers successfully seized two firearms, a substantial quantity of cocaine, a significant amount of fentanyl, and a sum of money. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office emphasized its dedication to establishing secure communities devoid of violent crimes and gang-related incidents.

Detective R. Hoppert and Detective K. Flaherty from the Tulare County Sheriff's Office are leading the investigation. Individuals with any pertinent information are urged to contact them at (559) 733-6218. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be provided by calling or texting (559) 725-4194 or via email at tcso@tipnow.com.