Location: Saint Anthony's Mission Church in Tonyville

Incident Date: 5-13-22

Incident Time: 1330HRS

City: Tonyville

Posted by: Media Relations

Just before 1:30 p.m. today, TCSO Deputies were called to the Saint Anthony's Mission Church in Tonyville for a burglary.

When Deputies arrived, they found personal items left inside belonging to 50-year-old Christopher Medina and about $300 in damage to the church.

Deputies caught up with Medina, who was not far from the church, and arrested him on burglary charges. Medina also had four existing warrants for charges including DUI, Battery of Another Person, Criminal Threats and Being Under the Influence.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 559-733-6218. Or send anonymous information via text or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call 1-800-TIPNOW.