Location: 500 Block of Kaweah

Incident Date: 2/21/24

Incident Time: 0700

City: visalia

Posted by: Media Relations

Gang Member Busted with Drugs, Guns

Just after 7 a.m. on 2/21/2024, Detectives from the Tulare Area Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (TAGNET) made a traffic stop in Visalia. During the stop, they found 34-year-old Juan Placencia in possession of a gun and drugs for sale. Detectives then went to a home in the 500 Block of Kaweah in Visalia and served a warrant related to Placencia. As a result of the investigation, Detectives found a loaded 9mm gun, cocaine, methamphetamine and illegal prescription pills for sales. Placencia was also found to be a previously convicted felon and was later booked into jail.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective E. Garcia with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office at (559) 733-6218. Or, they can remain anonymous by calling or texting (559) 725-4194 or through email at tcso@tipnow.com.