Six Arrested in Three Separate Overnight Incidents in Downtown Visalia
VISALIA, CA – Visalia Police Department officers responded to three separate overnight disturbances in the downtown district, resulting in the arrest of six individuals on various charges.
The first incident occurred at approximately 10:22 p.m., when officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Santa Fe Street and Main Street. A subsequent search revealed marijuana and a loaded firearm concealed in the waistband of the driver, identified as 21-year-old Luis Lomeli of Dinuba. Lomeli was arrested on charges of carrying a concealed firearm. A passenger in the vehicle, 18-year-old Carlos Gordillo, also of Dinuba, was taken into custody for a probation violation.
Just after midnight, police responded to a disturbance at Republik, a downtown establishment where security personnel were attempting to escort several individuals off the property following a verbal dispute. Authorities reported that three men physically resisted officers during the removal process. Aaron Granado, 22, Stevie Murrieta, 22, and Erik Gonzales, 28, were arrested for trespassing as well as resisting, delaying, or obstructing peace officers.
At approximately 1:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the vicinity of Court Street and Main Street regarding a man reportedly challenging another individual to a physical altercation. Responding officers made contact with 21-year-old Eric Oregon of Visalia. A search of Oregon’s vehicle yielded approximately half a pound of marijuana, Xanax pills, around $1,400 in cash, and two cellular phones. Oregon was arrested on suspicion of possession of narcotics for sale.
