Visalia Police Arrest One Following Report of Vehicle Burglary and Narcotics Discovery
VISALIA, CA – Officers with the Visalia Police Department responded to a report of a possible vehicle burglary at 9:42 a.m. during the holiday season. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement officials located four adult individuals inside a parked vehicle. During the encounter, officers observed the occupants using substances inside the vehicle, a practice commonly referred to as “hotboxing.”
In the course of the investigation, one passenger, identified as 51-year-old Moses Hernandez, allegedly attempted to discard several items. Authorities recovered 5.2 grams of methamphetamine from the scene, along with a digital scale, plastic baggies, and drug paraphernalia including pipes. The evidence collected led officers to conclude that the items were intended for the distribution and consumption of illegal narcotics.
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Hernandez was subsequently arrested and transported to the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Facility. He faces charges related to the possession of methamphetamine and the possession of items for the purpose of sale or distribution. The department utilized the incident to remind the public that such activities result in incarceration at the county facility. No other injuries or suspects were reported in connection with the initial burglary call or the subsequent narcotics discovery.
