Location: 600 Block of Success Avenue, Porterville

Incident Date: 04-23-2015

Incident Time: 1700

Case Number: 15-5116

Victim: Isaias Balbuena

Posted by: Media Relations

On 04-23-2015 Deputies were dispatched to Sierra View Hospital regarding an apparent assault with a deadly weapon report. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered the victim had two lacerations from an unknown bladed object to the top of his head.  The victim was not willing to provide information pertinent to the investigation.  The crime scene was located, however no witnesses could be found. The victim was treated and released. 

The case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department and anyone with information is urged to contact the Porterville Substation.