Location: Avenue 264/Demaree Street, Visalia

Incident Date: 02-02-2016

Incident Time: 2310 hours

Case Number: 16-01444

Victim: State of California

City: Visalia

Posted by: Dispatch

Suspect Information

Morel, Bridgett (36), Visalia

On 02/02/2016 at approximately 2310 hrs, Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation at Demaree Street and Avenue 264, Visalia. 

Subsequent to an investigation and based on a consensual search, the driver and lone occupant, Bridgett Morel was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and a loaded handgun.  Morel was transported and booked at the Adult Pre-Trial Facility. 

The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department at (559)733-6218 or send anonymous information by sending a text or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call 1-800-TIPNOW. Reference TCSO case 16-01444 and ask for Dep. J. Melendez.