Incident Date: 7/17/23

City: Richgrove

Posted by: Media Relations

Richgrove Gang Member Arrested for Assault With a Deadly Weapon, Parole Violation, and Participation in Criminal Street Gang

On July 10th, Deputies responded to a shooting in Richgrove. During their investigation, they found that two brothers were confronted by an unidentified person, later identified as 31-year-old Francisco “Chico” Pantoja. On July 17th, TAGNET Detectives were able to make contact and detain Pantoja while he was leaving his home. He was arrested and booked at the South County Detention Facility for Assault With a Deadly Weapon (firearm), Parole Violation, and Participating in Criminal Street Gang.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218 or anonymously through our TipNow Program at (559) 725-4194