Location: Kernville

Incident Date: 11-13-18

Case Number: 18-14617

City: Kernville

Posted by: Media Relations

On 11/13/18, Tulare County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to a home in Kernville after receiving a report of elder abuse and sexual assault. 

Upon investigation, Deputies learned 54-year-old Kelly Garcia had gone into the home, pulled down his pants and exposed himself to the victim. When asked to leave, Garcia refused and proceeded to touch victim outside of her clothing. The victim called a local neighbor and Garcia ran off.

TCSO Deputies were able to catch up with Garcia and placed him under arrest. He faces charges of Elder Abuse, Lewd Acts and Sexual Assault. 

This case is still being investigated by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with more information is urged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 1-800-808-0488 or anonymously at tcso@tipnow.com or by text or voicemail at #559-725-4194.