Location: 42000 block of Sierra Drive, Three Rivers

Incident Date: 8/1/16

Incident Time: 1926 hours

Case Number: 16-09713

Victim: State of California

City: Three Rivers

Posted by: Media Relations

On Aug. 1, 2016 at approximately 1719 hours, Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 42000 block of Sierra Drive for a speeding violation. During the stop, the driver, Thomas Liefveld, age 39, from Three Rivers, was contacted.

During the subsequent investigation, Liefveld was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance and was taken into custody. He was later transported to the Adult Pre-trial Facility and booked for 11550(a) H&S. 

The case remains under investigation and anyone with information is urged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 1-800-808-0488 or anonymously at tcso@tipnow.com or by text or voicemail at 559-725-4194.