VISALIA, CA – An individual was arrested on Saturday morning in Visalia following a police contact that led to the discovery of cocaine and cash.
At approximately 9:50 AM, Visalia Police Department officers responded to a 7-Eleven located on Mineral King Avenue. Upon arrival, they contacted a driver who displayed signs of being under the influence. According to department reports, the driver provided a false identity to the officers and refused to exit the vehicle.
Officers successfully removed the individual from the car and conducted a search. During the investigation, authorities located cocaine, narcotics packaging materials, and approximately $1,000 in cash.
The suspect, identified as Ethan Moore, was taken into custody and booked into the county jail. The incident occurred during a period of routine community activity in the city, concluding the suspect’s weekend plans with criminal charges related to the items found in his possession.
