Location: MILLER/R128

Incident Date: 01-01-2015

Incident Time: 1615

Case Number: 15-038

Victim: State of California

City: Orosi

Posted by: Media Relations

On 01/01/2015 at approx. 1615 hours, A Deputy from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Cutler/Orosi Substation was on patrol in the area of Miller Ave and Rd 128, in the community of Orosi. The Deputy observed a female driving a silver Honda who appeared to be speaking on her cell phone and was swerving within her lane. 

The Deputy performed a traffic stop and upon contacting the subject found she was driving on a suspended/revoked California Driver’s License. The subject was asked to step out of the vehicle and the Deputy received permission to search the vehicle. Subsequent to the search a loaded handgun was located in the center console along with a methamphetamine pipe which was located in the back seat of the vehicle. The driver was arrested on the afore mentioned charges and booked at the Adult Pre Trail Facility. 

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Tulare County Sheriff's Department at (559) 733-6218 or send anonymous information by sending a text message or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call 1-800-TIPNOW.   

SUSPECT:  Melissa Gutierrez, 37 years old