Location: Porterville

Incident Date: 3-12-14

Case Number: 14-600011

Victim: State of California

Posted by: Media Relations

After an approximate two (2) week investigation into the sales of illegal narcotics in the Porterville area, Investigators from Sheriff’s Department’s Narcotics Division and the Inter Agency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET) consisting of personnel from Farmersville P.D., Lindsay P.D., and Exeter P.D were led to a residence in the 1450 blk. of S. Plano. The ensuing investigation and search revealed methamphetamine and heroin package for sales. Also located were scales and packaging material.  

Taken into custody were:

1) Monica Johnson    48Yrs.     Porterville resident                Date of arrest: 03-12-14

Charges: 11350/1177/11378/11366 H&S   possession of a controlled substance for sales/maintaining a place for the sales of narcotics

The investigation is continuing.  Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division (559) 713-2950.