Tulare
Exeter High School Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Molesting Student
VISALIA – Police arrested a high school teacher who allegedly molested an underage student last year in his home. Matthew Varpness, 36, is accused of molesting the high school girl
School Janitor Suspected of Selling Drugs on Campus
VISALIA – Thanks to a tip from a student, a custodian at a charter high school was arrested for allegedly possessing illegal drugs for sale. Police arrested 22-year-old Christopher Dean
Man in Custody for Setting Off Explosives in Marshalls
VISALIA – Police have arrested the suspect believed to be responsible for setting off a chemical explosive device at Marshalls and robbing the store last week. Around 6:21 p.m. last
Tulare Native Wanted by FBI
TULARE – The U.S. State Department is offering up to $5 million for a Tulare native they believe is commanding a faction of a Mexican drug cartel. The federal officials issues
Standoff Suspect Wields Sword in Faceoff with Visalia Police
VISALIA – A man who allegedly hit a family member with a sword and then swung it at officers through a door was placed under arrest on Wednesday. Officers with
Brothers charged with violent football stadium assault
SANTA CLARA, Calif – According to the Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office, “two Tulare County brothers were arraigned on felony assault charges [yesterday] for an unprovoked attack on two men in
Man Allegedly Hit Sheriff Pilot’s Eye with Green Laser
VISALIA – A man was may face criminal charges for allegedly pointing a green laser light at a Tulare County Sheriff’s Office patrol aircraft and hitting both the pilot and
Alleged Lottery Ticket Thief Arrested in Visalia
VISALIA – A man who allegedly stole hundreds of lottery tickets from at least two convenience stores has been apprehended. The first incident happened at the Valero gas station on
Preschool Volunteer Arrested on Molestation Charges
VISALIA – A man was arrested for allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl while volunteering as a child care worker at the Road Church. Police arrested 34-year-old Dan Sisk after the
Suspect Brought Back to California to Face Nine Murder Charges
TULARE – A man accused of nine counts of homicide and one count of attempted homicide in Tulare County, Kern County and Santa Barbara County was extradited from Alabama to