Porterville Police say they've arrested & booked a 34-year-old man for attempted murder. They also say he had a "ghost gun" at the time of his arrest & now have it as evidence.
Porterville P.D. says Joshua Schwenn was arrested for not just one, but two shootings this past Sunday (May 28, 2023).
Police say one shooting happened at 11:33 A.M., and the other happened about 12 hours later at 11:24 P.M.
Investigators say the morning shooting was a drive-by in the area of Highway 65 and North Grand Avenue, and that no one was hurt. However, a vehicle with someone in it was shot in the process.
The nighttime shooting happened near Putnam and Villa. Police say the male victim who was being shot-at "sustained a bullet graze to the rear of his head."
THE ARREST
Police say their investigation ended up taking them to a section of Main Street near Porterville College, where they arrested Schwenn. That was around 11:00 A.M. Tuesday morning (May 30).
Police say Schwenn, who is a convicted felon, "was found to be in possession of an un-serialized firearm loaded with (12) live rounds and was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance."
A gun without a serial number is commonly referred to as a "ghost gun" because they are meant to be untraceable.
Police say Schwenn was booked on 8 different charges, and that he's currently unable to bail out.
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The Porterville Police Department says a 16-year-old boy has been arrested for the recent killing of a 68-year-old man, and has been booked for murder.
Police say the teen was arrested Friday evening, around 7:30.
Investigators believe the boy -- who is not being named -- killed Michael Haddox this past Wednesday (September 21st).
Police say Mr. Haddox was found "unresponsive" along Olive Avenue between 4th & Plano, had a wound to his abdomen, and was taken to a hospital where he died.
Following yesterday's arrest, police say they also served two search warrants -- one at a home on East Date Avenue (in the general area near B & C Streets), and another on West Mulberry Avenue (near Howland).
Police say they have video surveillance of the suspect, and add that they collected even more evidence during Friday's searches.
Police say the teenager is currently being held without bail at the Tulare County Juvenile Custodial Facility.
Police have not said what prompted the violence.
Breaking News: Plane crash near Porterville
BREAKING NEWS: The Tulare County Sheriff's Office is confirming that multiple agencies are investigating a plane crash that happened around 2:55 P.M. today, south of Porterville -- in the area of Highway 65 and Avenue 120. The sheriff's office also released two photos of the area, which indicate the crash also started a fire.
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.
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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].