Location: 12700 block of Alta Dr.- Cutler

Incident Date: 08-26-14

Incident Time: 1110

Case Number: 14-10707

Posted by: Media Relations

SUSPECT 1:  Andres P. Barros CITY: Cutler, Ca.

 CHARGES:

148 .5 pc = False report of a crime.

647(i) pc = Peeking while loitering

646.9 (a) pc = Stalking  

653y (a) pc = Misuse of the 911 emergency system

11377 HS = Possession of a controlled substance

11550 HS = Under the influence of a controlled substance

11364 HS = Possession of narcotic paraphernalia

On 8-26-14 at approx. 1110 hours, Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, Cutler/Orosi Substation, were dispatched to an address located in the 12700 block of Alta Dr, in the community of Cutler, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon.  

Upon arrival, Deputies made contact with (S) Andres Barros who had dialed 911 to file a criminal complaint against another. As a result, an investigation commenced in which it was determined Barros had misused the emergency police line to file a false police report against another. During contact, Barros was observed to be under the influence of a controlled substance, to be in possession of narcotics and narcotic paraphernalia. Barros was subsequently booked into the adult Pre-Trial facility without incident. 

Contact was made with two female victims who claimed to have been continuously followed, stalked and harassed by Barros. They reported Barros was continuously trespassing into private property and caught looking into bedroom windows.  

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