Location: 21800 block of Ave 296

Incident Date: 6-25-14

Incident Time: 2230

Case Number: 14-7871

Victim: Ray Beery

City: Exeter

Posted by: Media Relations

Deputies were dispatched to above mentioned address regarding a burglary. Upon arrival at the scene it was determined entry was made into a detached garage and the main residence which was vacant. The property was found to be vandalized with numerous tagging type graffiti spray paint throughout the interior and exterior portions of the residence and detached buildings.

Physical evidence was located and processed at the crime scene.  After processing, follow up investigation revealed the following additional victims: 

21600 block of Avenue 296 / (V) Pinky’s Produce

P.C. 594 / Damage Approximately $200.00

21600 block of Avenue 296 / (V) Sierra Sporting Goods 

P.C. 594 / Damage Approximately $400.00

21800 block of Avenue 296 / (V) Waste Management Co. 

P.C. 594 / Damage Approximately $200.00

SR 198 / Avenue 220 / (V) Tulare County 

P.C. 594 / Damage Approximately $400.00

During the course of the investigation it was determined the person possibly responsible for the vandalism / burglary was Justin Velasquez (01/19/83).

(S) Velasquez was later contacted at his residence and found to be in possession of numerous items used for tagging. Additional evidence was also located which linked (S) Velasquez to the crime scenes.  He was arrested and booked at the Tulare County Main Jail for felony vandalism and burglary. 

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Deputy K. Jones at (559) 733-6218.