Location: Tulare, Porterville

Incident Date: 3/5/19

Case Number: 19-20369

City: Tulare, Porterville

Posted by: Media Relations

Arrest Made In Murder of Tulare Teen

On Tuesday, Detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit arrested 52-year-old Dale William Watson of Porterville for the murder of Dynasty Alexander. 

Dynasty’s body was discovered in an orchard near the 19700 Block of Hosfield Drive in Tulare. Over the last 48 hours, investigators have followed up on numerous leads and obtained evidence, including video surveillance of Watson offering the victim a ride. He was under constant surveillance for 12 hours and was take into custody during a traffic stop in Porterville.

This case is still an active investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit Det. Brandon VanCuren or Sergeant Gary Marks at (559) 802-9563 or (800) 808-0488.  Anonymous information about this crime can be reported via Tipnow email tcso@tipnow.net, text or voicemail at 559-725-4194, or download the Tipnow app for Android or Apple phones.