Tulare News Now

28/07/2022

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office is dealing with yet another armed robbery in Earlimart.

The latest one happened just about an hour ago at the Valero gas station on State Street at Armstrong Avenue, right by Freeway 99.

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The sheriff's office says 2 men had walked into the store with handguns, demanded money from the clerk, then took off.

If you know who did this, you can call the sheriff's office at 559-733-6218.

This is the second armed robbery of a gas station in just the last couple weeks.

Earlier this month -- on July 13th -- the sheriff's office went to the Gas Wars Market gas station for an armed robbery. It's just across the street from today's robbery.

In that case, the sheriff's office says two men walked in, one with a handgun, and took two cash registers. It says a gunshot was even during the incident.

The next day, TCSO announced its detectives had arrested 2 brothers from Porterville -- both of whom were booked for attempted murder, robbery, and other charges.

21/07/2022

If anyone in Tulare or nearby knows who this man's family is, the Tulare County Sheriff's Office would like to hear from you.

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find family members of a man who died in a crash.

The sheriff's office says Maurice Thompson was involved in the crash on July 15, 2022, and that a friend told deputies that he was from the Central Valley, but wasn't sure exactly where.

The sheriff's office is now asking family members of Mr. Thompson to get in touch with them at 559-687-7002 or 559-733-6218.

01/07/2022

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office is hoping you can help them find family members of a woman who passed away.

67-year-old Jeanne Martinko-Grizzle died in her Alpaugh home in June.

"There was no evidence of trauma, and her death is being considered natural at this time," said the Tulare County Sheriff's Office in a news release.

If you are a family member, or know of a family member, you can call 559-687-7003; ask for Detective Webb or Sergeant Perryman.

24/06/2022

NEW POLICE CHIEF: Tulare City Manager Marc Mondell has chosen Capt. Fred Ynclan to serve as the city's next chief of police. Ynclan will fill the role last held by Wes Hensley, who retired. The appointment goes into effect Saturday, July 2, 2022.

17/06/2022

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: A gang of armed robbers is captured on surveillance video taking over a store in Ducor, part of what authorities believe was a crime spree that included a carjacking and two other armed robberies.

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office says the Ducor robbery happened at the Handy Mart early Wednesday morning. WATCH the full surveillance video here: www.stewawel.com/r/1655444593

It says the other incidents included armed robberies in both Porterville and Delano, as well as a woman who was carjacked.

Two people have been arrested. The sheriff's office says they're both 16-year-olds from Porterville with "extensive and violent criminal histories". The other two people have yet to be caught.

SHARE this video with anyone who you think may be able to recognize the robbers.

If you know who anyone in this video is, you're urged to call the sheriff's office at 559-733-6218. If texting is easier, you can text info to 559-725-4194. You can also send an e-mail to: [email protected].

14/06/2022

As you get dressed for the day, consider red, white, or blue clothing or accessories in honor of Flag Day, which is today. It is celebrated every June 14th.

The Tulare Chamber of Commerce is honoring Flag Day by unveiling newly restored/updated items at the Tulare County Vietnam War Memorial. That'll be at 9:00 this morning, and you're welcome to attend. The memorial is at Tex Drive and K Street, on the southwest side of the airport.

Learn more about the history of Flag Day in this Stewawel News video: www.stewawel.com/r/1655210345