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Vehicle Crashes Into Visalia Business, No Injuries ReportedAt approximately 5:58 p.m., Visalia Police officers and Visal...
10/23/2026

Vehicle Crashes Into Visalia Business, No Injuries Reported

At approximately 5:58 p.m., Visalia Police officers and Visalia firefighters responded to the 3300 block of South Fairway Street after a vehicle crashed into a business.

The investigation determined that the driver’s foot slipped off the brake pedal and onto the gas pedal, causing the vehicle to accelerate into the building.

Fortunately, no one was injured, and officers determined that alcohol and drugs were not factors in the collision.

Visalia, PLEASE turn your headlights on when it rains! Our officers are seeing way too many of you driving around with t...
10/22/2026

Visalia, PLEASE turn your headlights on when it rains!

Our officers are seeing way too many of you driving around with them off.

We’ve attached a picture to show you where your headlights are located. You’re welcome.

Investigation Into Illegal Gun Sales Leads to Two Arrests in Tulare On October 21, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the...
10/21/2026

Investigation Into Illegal Gun Sales Leads to Two Arrests in Tulare
 
On October 21, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Visalia Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit served a search warrant at a home in the 900 block of Belmont in Tulare. The investigation began about a month ago after detectives received information that 21-year-old Fernando Sanchez Medrano was attempting to sell fully automatic fi****ms.
 
The search warrant was carried out by the Visalia Police Department’s SWAT Team, with assistance from the Tulare Area Regional Gun Violence Enforcement Team (TARGET), Narcotics Unit, and Special Enforcement Unit (SEU).
 
As officers arrived, Medrano and 18-year-old Alyse Fernandez ran out the back of the home. Both were later found hiding in a neighboring backyard and taken into custody without further incident.

During the search, detectives recovered numerous fi****ms, including weapons modified to fire fully automatically, high-powered ri**es, and stolen fi****ms. They also discovered equipment and materials used to manufacture fi****ms and convert weapons into fully automatic fi****ms.
 
Detectives also found that the home was being used to grow ma*****na.
 
Medrano was arrested on multiple fi****ms-related charges and for resisting arrest. Fernandez was arrested for resisting arrest.

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗Wear pink. Show your support. Make a difference!The Visalia Police Departme...
10/21/2026

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗

Wear pink. Show your support. Make a difference!

The Visalia Police Department’s Pink Patch Project shirts are available for purchase! 💕

Even better? All proceeds will benefit a local cancer organization, helping support individuals and families in our community affected by cancer.

🎀 Shirt Sizes & Prices:

Small–XL: $20
2XL–3XL: $23

đź“Ť Where to Buy:
Visalia Police Department Headquarters
303 S. Johnson Street, Visalia

🕗 Monday–Friday | 8 AM–4 PM

Visalia, let’s show our support and stand together because no one fights alone! 🎀

39 Citations Issued For Hands-Free Cell Phone Violations  39 drivers were cited for violating California’s hands-free ce...
10/16/2026

39 Citations Issued For Hands-Free Cell Phone Violations
 
39 drivers were cited for violating California’s hands-free cell phone law during a distracted driving enforcement operation on October 15, 2026. California’s distracted driving laws have been in place since 2008. Under current law, drivers cannot hold a cell phone or other electronic device while driving. This includes talking on the phone, texting, or using apps.

Drivers caught using a handheld cell phone while driving can face a fine. A second conviction for the same offense within 36 months will also result in a point being added to the driver’s record.

Help keep our roads safe. If you need to make a phone call or enter directions into your navigation app, pull over to a safe place and park first. Before you hit the road, silence your phone or put it somewhere you can’t reach while driving.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Happy National Boss’s Day!Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank Chief Salazar for his incredible leader...
10/16/2026

Happy National Boss’s Day!

Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank Chief Salazar for his incredible leadership and dedication to the Visalia Police Department.

Chief, we are truly grateful for the way you lead, the support you give our team, and the genuine care you have for the people who work alongside you. You believe in your officers and staff, lead by example, and always want the best for this department and our community.

We are so thankful for your leadership, guidance, and everything you have done for our department. Your impact goes far beyond the badge, and we appreciate you more than you know.

Happy Boss’s Day, Chief! Thank you for everything! 💙

Our Hearts Are With the Bend, Oregon CommunityThe Visalia Police Department extends our deepest condolences, thoughts, a...
10/15/2026

Our Hearts Are With the Bend, Oregon Community

The Visalia Police Department extends our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the victims, their families, the Bend Police Department, and the entire Bend, Oregon community following today’s heartbreaking shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.

According to preliminary information from a law enforcement source, three children and one adult lost their lives in Thursday’s shooting. The suspected shooter, reportedly a 16-year-old male, was also killed.

No parent should ever have to send their child to school and worry whether they will return home safely. Schools should be places of learning, laughter, and childhood memories, never scenes of unimaginable heartbreak.

Our hearts are with the families who have lost loved ones, the children and educators affected, and the first responders who answered the call.

We stand with the Bend Police Department and the entire community during this devastating time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Two Arrested After Guns, Am******on and Drugs Seized in Tulare On October 6, 2026, the Tulare County Agencies Regional G...
10/14/2026

Two Arrested After Guns, Am******on and Drugs Seized in Tulare

On October 6, 2026, the Tulare County Agencies Regional Gun Violence Enforcement Team (TARGET), with help from the Tulare Police Department SWAT Team, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Community Compliance Unit, and California Department of Justice, served a search warrant at a home in the 800 block of East Apricot Avenue in Tulare. During the search, officers seized three ri**es, two sh****ns, one pistol, 99 rounds of am******on, 24 grams of methamphetamine, and three digital scales. The pistol was reported stolen in 2023 from a location in Visalia.

As a result of the investigation, two people were arrested.

71-year-old Robert Carvalho of Tulare was arrested on suspicion of being a prohibited person in possession of a fi***rm, possessing a loaded fi***rm while in possession of a controlled substance, allowing a convicted felon to have access to a fi***rm, possession of stolen property, and possession of a controlled substance for sale.

59-year-old Shawn Fox of Tulare was arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance, possessing a controlled substance with qualifying prior convictions, and violating parole.

The TARGET task force includes personnel from the California Department of Justice Bureau of Fi****ms, Visalia Police Department, Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives. The task force works with law enforcement agencies across Tulare County to help reduce gun violence in the community.

Our hearts are with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department as they mourn the loss of Sergeant Mike Chea.On behalf o...
10/14/2026

Our hearts are with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department as they mourn the loss of Sergeant Mike Chea.

On behalf of the Visalia Police Department, we extend our deepest condolences to Sergeant Chea’s family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

May his legacy of service, kindness, and the countless lives he touched never be forgotten.

Rest in peace, Sergeant Chea. Your service and dedication will always be remembered. 🖤💙

Los Angeles Police Department LA County Sheriff's Department Press Release:

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sergent Mike Chea, a 19-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Throughout his career, Sergeant Chea served at the Inmate Reception Center, Pico Rivera Sheriff’s Station, and Industry Sheriff’s Station. We honor his years of dedicated service and his commitment to the communities he served.

Sergeant Chea had a gift for lighting up every room he entered. His sense of humor and warm personality brought laughter and joy to those around him, leaving memories that his colleagues and friends will always cherish.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fellow Department members during this difficult time. We stand alongside them as we mourn the loss of one of our own.

Sergeant Chea will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

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Visalia, CA
93291

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