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10/02/2025

Press Release regarding shooting homicide that occurred on 2/7

On 02-07-2025 at approximately 2251 hours, the Tulare Police Department communication center received a call regarding shots heard in the area of W. San Joaquin Ave and N. California Street in the City of Tulare. When officers arrived, they located several casings in the roadway. In addition, they located 31-year-old male, Solomon Ponce of Tulare, nearby suffering from a gunshot wound.

Solomon Ponce was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. While on scene, the Tulare Police Department communication center received an additional call regarding a 39-year-old male of Tulare, who had self-transported to the hospital. The male was suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Detectives quickly determined the male was on scene at the time of the shooting.

Through the investigation detectives learned there was a physical altercation between Solomon Ponce and several other males, in the area of W. San Joaquin Ave and N. California Street. After the physical altercation one of the suspects fired shots at Solomon Ponce.

Detectives identified a location for one of the suspects and obtained a search warrant for the residence. During the search warrant detectives arrested a 17-year-old Hispanic male juvenile, in connection with the shooting. Detectives believe the motive for the shooting is gang related.

***Update****
On 2/14/2025 at 1148hours, the Tulare Police Department arrested a second suspect in connection with the homicide of Solomon Ponce. Tulare Police Department SWAT served a high-risk search warrant on the 300 block of N. A Street in the City of Tulare. Officers contacted the primary suspect a 17-year-old male juvenile, during a traffic stop and arrested him in connection with the homicide. The juvenile's name will not be release due to his age.

05/02/2025

Traffic Collission. School Bus vs. Vehicle. Minor occurred approx. 4pm. in the area of Blackstone St. and Bardsley Ave. Minor injuries reported to one juvenile. Juvenile was transported by medical. Please avoid the area.

24/01/2025

What a spectacular morning for space exploration! Today’s launch lit up the skies with an awe-inspiring display of power and precision. The rocket soared flawlessly, leaving a trail of fire and wonder as it carried its payload into orbit. Whether you’re a space enthusiast or just love a good show, this mission was a reminder of humanity’s endless curiosity and innovation. Here’s to more breakthroughs as we reach for the stars! 🚀✨



Photo courtesy of Julia Maze

23/01/2025

🚨 Hughes Fire Update: Stay Safe, California! 🚒

The Hughes Fire near Castaic is burning rapidly, with over 9,400 acres scorched and 0% containment. Strong winds are pushing the flames southwest, and approximately 31,000 residents are under evacuation orders, while another 23,000 are on alert.

If you’re in the area:

🚧 Road Closures: I-5 is closed from the Junction of SR 126 in Santa Clarita to 5 miles south of the SR 99 Junction at Grapevine Rd due to the wildfire. Use alternate routes.

https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadscell.php?roadnumber=5

➡️ Evacuation Info: https://lacounty.gov/emergency/

➡️ Shelters and Support: Contact the American Red Cross or call 211 for local resources.

➡️ Animal Evacuation Help: https://www.vcas.us

Stay safe and support our brave firefighters! 💛

(Photo courtesy of John Berumen)

22/01/2025

Please watch CHP Alerts for any updates.

This post will not be updated.

20/01/2025

PRESS RELEASE regarding vehicle vs pedestrian fatality in Tulare, Sunday evening.

On January 19, 2025, at approximately 8:15 PM, the Tulare Police Department received a 911 call reporting a deceased individual on the roadway near Cross Avenue and Mooney Boulevard in Tulare. Officers and emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene, where they found the victim. Despite attempts to administer life-saving measures, the victim succumbed to her injuries. The deceased was identified as a 32-year-old woman from Tulare.

Through their investigation, officers determined that the woman had been walking back from a store when she was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on Mooney Boulevard. The driver of the vehicle initially fled the scene but later returned and confessed to striking the woman. The driver, identified as 26-year-old Dominick Nunez of Visalia, explained that he fled due to fear. He was cooperative with authorities, and there was no indication that alcohol played a role in the incident.

Because Nunez left the scene of the accident, was arrested for Felony Hit and Run and transported to the Tulare County Jail, South County Division. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Officers believe the woman was struck by additional vehicles that fled the scene. We would like to encourage anyone with information on the identity of the drivers to contact the Tulare Police Department.

While this is a tragic event, it is important to note that it appears to have been an accident. Had the driver remained at the scene, it is likely that he would not have been arrested. The Tulare Police Department urges the community to stay on the scene in the event of an accident to avoid further legal complications.

11/01/2025

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On 1-09-25, the Tulare Police Department received a call regarding a possible scam. The elderly male victim had already lost $130,000 and suspects were actively trying to get him to provide another $90,000. A family member found out and immediately contacted the Tulare Police Department.

The suspects convinced the victim they were some type of "Trading Company" and offered the victim an opportunity to invest and make money. The victim was instructed to download a phone application, officers believe to be fictitious. With this application the victim could keep tabs on his account and see his money grow. It appeared he was making money so he continued to invest. He originally made a wire transfer but because of the victim having mobility issues, the suspects agreed to send someone to his house to pick up cash. The face to face transactions occurred on two different occasions at the victim's residence.

The third face to face transaction was scheduled to occur on 1-10-25. Suspects told the victim he had to provide $90,000 to close his account and retrieve the $990,000 he was owed according to the phone application. The suspects told the victim the $90,000 was to pay some fines because of some illegal trading he had done. Once the fines were paid he could close his account and collect his money.

This investigation was referred to the Tulare Police Department's "Crimes Specific Unit". Members of this unit set up on surveillance at the victim's residence and took a suspect into custody when he arrived to collect the money. He was transported to the Tulare Police Department for booking and interview. He was later transported to the Tulare County Jail where he was booked on several charges including; Financial Elder Abuse, Theft Under False Pretenses, and Grand Theft.

The suspect is identified as 28 year old, Hailong He, who provided an address in Canada.

We want to remind the citizens of Tulare to check on their loved ones and have conversations with them regarding scams such as this.

01/01/2025

Press release regarding attempted home invasion.

On Monday December 30, 2024, at approximately 2151hrs, The Tulare Police Department communication center received a call in the 2000 block of E. Cross Ave regarding a subject banging on the door of an apartment, demanding entry. The caller advised the subject was in possession of a pipe and was unknown to the tenants. The caller told dispatch the subject broke the window to the apartment and were unsure if he made entry because they had locked themselves in a bedroom. Additional neighbors called and told dispatch the subject was screaming in the apartment complex. Officers arrived on scene but the subject, who was later identified as 40 year old Isaac Herrera, had gone back into his apartment.

Herrera did not make entry into the residence and the homeowners were not injured. Officer quickly learned Herrera had been acting erratically over the past few days and had vandalized property and threatening tenants. Officers also learned Herrera had been an employed as an armed security guard however, it was unknown if he was currently in possession of a firearm.

Crises Negotiation Officers were called to the scene and attempted to negotiate a safe surrender of Herrera, but he refused to come outside. Tulare Police Department SWAT was called to the scene, while negotiations continued. At approximately 0316hrs the SWAT team left the scene in the interest of public safety.

This morning at approximately 1033hrs, Tulare Police Department Detectives responded to Herrera’s residence and took him into custody without incident. A search of Herrera’s apartment was conducted and no weapons were located.

Isaac Herrera was arrested and transported to South County Detention Facility for charges of attempted Home Invasion and Criminal Threats.

18/12/2024

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16/12/2024

According to scanner traffic she turned herself into Tulare County Sheriffs.
***This AMBER Alert has been deactivated. The subjects have been located.***
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GAGE AND PAIZLEE MORRELLI WERE ABDUCTED FROM S. FRONT STREET AND AVENUE 48, ON DECEMBER 16, 2024, AT APPROXIMATELY 0033 HOURS, IN EARLIMART, TULARE COUNTY.

MAKENZIE MORRELLI WAS LAST SEEN DRIVING A DARK BLUE OR BLACK COLORED SEDAN
WITH PARTIAL CALIFORNIA LICENSE PLATE 6SAO.

12/12/2024

11/12/2024

UPDATE to stabbing at the Christmas parade. Tulare Police Department

The Tulare Police Department’s “Crimes Specific Unit” has been actively investigating this case since the night of the incident.

As of today, five juveniles and one adult have been arrested. The juveniles ages range from 14 to 17 years old, and they are from both Tulare and Visalia. All juveniles face charges of fighting in a public place while one has the additional charge of conspiracy to commit a crime.

The only adult reported to have been involved in this incident was identified as 21 year old, Jason Delatorre of Tulare. Delatorre was booked into Tulare County Jail on charges of conspiracy, fighting in a public place, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

The suspect of the stabbing has been identified but his name will not be released at this time. Detectives are still actively working this case, and more arrests are expected. This altercation was confirmed to be gang related.

06/12/2024

06/12/2024

🎙️Be a good person, If you have any items dropped by band children last night please take them to the district office on Cherry Ave.

06/12/2024

Press release from Tulare Police Department.

On 12-5-24 7:41 PM The Tulare Police Department received calls of shots heard in the area of K Street and San Joaquin Ave in the City of Tulare. There were several officers in the area and were able to quickly determine no shots were fired. After further investigation it was determine there was a physical altercation among a large group of males. People started to run in different directions because of the fight. A male adult was located at the scene with a stab wound. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His injuries appear non-life threatening. At this time detectives suspect this may have been a gang related fight. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tulare Police department. The name of the victim will not be released at this time and there is no suspect in custody.