Location: Allen Avenue/Main Street, Pixley

Incident Date: 12/25/16

Incident Time: 1316-1325 hours

Case Number: 16-15948

Victim: State of California

City: Pixley

Posted by: Dispatch

Suspect:  Velasco, Jose

Narrative:

On 12/25/2016 at approximately 1316 hours, Deputies from the Pixley Substation observed a stolen vehicle being driven in Pixley.  Prior to Deputies attempting to stop the vehicle, the driver, identified as Jose Velasco, stopped and fled on foot. 

Deputies chased and caught Velasco however he actively resisted and fought their attempts to arrest him.  Velasco was subsequently taken into custody and booked at the Porterville Substation.  An arresting Deputy sustained a minor injury to his hand during the fight and was treated and released from the hospital.

Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the Tulare County Sheriff's Office at (559) 685-2666 or they can remain anonymous by calling or texting (559) 725-4194 or through email at tcso@tipnow.com.