Visalia Police Dept.

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. facebook.com/photo/?fbid=48…

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. facebook.com/photo?fbid=464…

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. facebook.com/photo/?fbid=43…

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. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid…

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. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid…

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

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.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid…

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. facebook.com/photo/?fbid=40…

****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!

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.

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. facebook.com/photo/?fbid=39…

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. facebook.com/photo/?fbid=39…

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. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid…

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. facebook.com/10006467839161…

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.facebook.com/photo?fbid=387…

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. facebook.com/visaliapd/post…

***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.

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. facebook.com/photo/?fbid=37…

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. facebook.com/photo/?fbid=37…

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. facebook.com/photo/?fbid=37…