Porterville Man Arrested for Felony Home Invasion and Assault with a Deadly Weapon
PORTERVILLE, CA — November 23rd 2025 — Porterville Police officers arrested a resident late Sunday night on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and felony home invasion following an incident at a local residence. The department’s patrol officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of West Henderson Avenue at approximately 9:05 P.M. on November 23, 2025, in response to a report of a physical altercation occurring inside the home.
According to police, the suspect, identified as 35-year-old Porterville resident Gabriel Adrian Pizano III, allegedly forced entry through the residence’s front door. Pizano reportedly bypassed other occupants before locating the victim inside and conducting a physical assault, after which he fled the location.
Upon their arrival, officers located the victim, who was observed to have sustained significant facial injuries during the unprovoked assault. Medical personnel were called to the scene to provide treatment to the victim. Police searched the West Henderson Avenue residence but did not locate Pizano.
Through follow-up investigation, officers learned that Pizano resided in the sub-100 block of South B Street. Officers responded to that location, where Pizano was located and taken into custody without incident.
Pizano was transported and booked into the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office South County Detention Facility on suspicion of Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Felony Home Invasion. His bail has been set at $100,000.
