Location: Through an on-going investigation, detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department arrested two brothers in connection with the homicide of Nelso Martinez. They have been identified as Daniel West 22 years and Anthony West 21 years. On 8-18-14, personnel arrested Daniel West for his participation in the homicide. Daniel was currently in custody at the main jail on unrelated charges at the time of this arrest. On 8-19-14, detectives served a search warrant upon the brothers’ residence in the 14500 block of R192 Poplar, Ca. During the service of the warrant, Anthony West was arrested for his involvement of the homicide. Both brothers are being held in custody with the sheriff’s department for the charges of homicide, conspiracy and criminal street gang activity with bail for each set at $1,000,000.00 Detectives of the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, Violent Crimes Unit, upon further investigation served searched warrants and subsequently arrested two suspects in connection with the homicide of Nelso Martinez. Suspects: Daniel Ramos-West, 22 YOA Anthony Ray West, 21 YOA Photos available through main jail. Victim: Nelso Martinez, years old On 08-08-2014 at approximately 1113 hours, Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 1700 block of E. Springville Ave in Porterville for a report of a gunshot wound victim. Upon arrival, Deputies located Nelso Martinez, who suffered a fatal gunshot wound. This case remains under investigation and anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to call Detective Sgt. Parker or Detective Florence Cotton at (559) 733-6211 or send anonymous information by sending a text message or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call 1-800-TIPNOW On 08-08-2014 at approximately 1113 hours, Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 1700 block of E. Springville Ave in Porterville for a report of a gunshot wound victim. Upon arrival, Deputies located Nelso Martinez, who suffered a fatal gunshot wound. This case remains under investigation and anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to call Detective Sgt. Parker or Detective Florence Cotton at (559) 733-6211 or send anonymous information by sending a text message or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call 1-800-TIPNOW

Incident Date: 8-8-14

Case Number: 14-09894

Victim: Nelso Martinez

Posted by: Media Relations

Through an on-going investigation, detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department arrested two brothers in connection with the homicide of Nelso Martinez.  They have been identified as Daniel West 22 years and Anthony West 21 years.  On 8-18-14, personnel arrested Daniel West for his participation in the homicide.  Daniel was currently in custody at the main jail on unrelated charges at the time of this arrest.  On 8-19-14, detectives served a search warrant upon the brothers’ residence in the 14500 block of R192 Poplar, Ca.  During the service of the warrant, Anthony West was arrested for his involvement of the homicide.  Both brothers are being held in custody with the sheriff’s department for the charges of homicide, conspiracy and criminal street gang activity with bail for each set at $1,000,000.00 

Detectives of the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, Violent Crimes Unit, upon further investigation served searched warrants and subsequently arrested two suspects in connection with the homicide of Nelso Martinez. 

Suspects:

Daniel Ramos-West, 22 YOA

Anthony Ray West, 21 YOA

Photos available through main jail.

Victim: Nelso Martinez, years old

On 08-08-2014 at approximately 1113 hours, Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 1700 block of E. Springville Ave in Porterville for a report of a gunshot wound victim. Upon arrival, Deputies located Nelso Martinez, who suffered a fatal gunshot wound.  

This case remains under investigation and anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to call Detective Sgt. Parker or Detective Florence Cotton at (559) 733-6211 or send anonymous information by sending a text message or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call 1-800-TIPNOW 

On 08-08-2014 at approximately 1113 hours, Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 1700 block of E. Springville Ave in Porterville for a report of a gunshot wound victim. Upon arrival, Deputies located Nelso Martinez, who suffered a fatal gunshot wound.  

This case remains under investigation and anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to call Detective Sgt. Parker or Detective Florence Cotton at (559) 733-6211 or send anonymous information by sending a text message or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call 1-800-TIPNOW