Location: 300 BLOCK OF VINEYARD, RICHGROVE

Incident Date: 07/25/2015

Incident Time: 1800

Case Number: 15-90054

Victim: STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Posted by: Media Relations

Suspects in Custody:

Suspect #1: Edgar Zamudio Sotelo   (22 years)
Address: Richgrove, Ca

On 7-25-15 at approx. 1800 hours, Detectives from TCSO Gang Violence Suppression Unit conducted a Probation compliance check in the 300 block of Vineyard at (S) Edgar Sotelo’s residence.  Upon arrival Detectives conducted a search of the residence and located live ammunition, which was believed to belong to (S) Sotelo.    (S) Sotelo was subsequently arrested and transported to Porterville substations for booking on the following charges: PC-3056 Parole Violation; PC-30305A1 Felon in possession of ammunition.  

This case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Gang Violence Suppression Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Miguel Franco at (559)733-6218 or (800) 808-0488.

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