(Jan 27 2009) - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release
by Sgt. Larry Rodriguez - Porterville Police Dept :
On January 27, 2009, Porterville Police Officers responded to the 600 block of Fourth Street regarding a group of male subjects with bats and knives in a physical altercation.
Officers contacted Victim’s who reported they were approached by 18 year old Gerardo Quintero, 19 year old David Luna, 20 year old Ignacio Calderon, and 20 year old Alfredo Gonzalez, confronting the Victims about their gang affiliation.
The Victims related they were not gang affiliated at which time two of the suspects brandished bats and a knife. A physical altercation broke out between Alfredo Gonzalez, who instigated the fight with one of the Victims. Gonzalez received minor injuries to his face as a result of the victim who was defending himself.
All four suspects were identified as associated southern gang members and were arrested on assault and illegal weapon charges. Ignacio Calderon was later charged with vandalism to a Porterville Police Department jail cell during the booking process.
All four suspects were booked at Tulare County Jail.
For more info regarding this case contact Investigating Officer(s)
K. Smith and Supervising OIC S. Garcia at (559) 782-7400.
